Cook County officials celebrated Día de los Muertos, emphasizing the connection with ancestors and honoring the departed with an ofrenda and cultural performances.

Residents of East Albany Park and Albany Park face a string of armed robberies, with police alerting the community to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.

Chicago voters are facing long wait times during early voting, with reports of up to three-hour delays. The Board of Election is suggesting less crowded locations to alleviate the situation.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a $17.3 billion budget for Chicago, including a $300 million property tax increase, facing stiff opposition from City Council members.

The Illinois State Museum is hosting a Day of the Dead Family Day with art, dance, and cultural activities at the State Fairgrounds to promote cultural understanding.

Chicago anticipates a mix of weather in early November: sunny skies and highs near 59, shifting to rain and potential thunderstorms starting Sunday night. Conditions will moderate by Wednesday with the sun returning.

The FDA has expanded the recall of Dynacare baby powder to 35 states due to possible asbestos contamination, with no illness reports yet and consumers advised to seek refunds.

IDFPR launches CORE, a new online professional licensing platform to simplify the application process and accelerate review times for Illinois professionals.

A lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's by customers claiming health issues from E. coli linked to Quarter Pounders, as the restaurant chain apologizes and addresses the contaminated supply.

A fan's tickets for Usher's concert in Chicago vanished from her Ticketmaster account, with similar incidents reported nationwide, hinting at security issues despite the company's assurance of constant security investments.

Ricobene's, a Chicago eatery, was burglarized early Thursday; armed suspects stole a cash register. No staff inside were harmed. Police are investigating this and another nearby break-in.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 20-year-old Samuel Torres Pulido, last seen on October 29, 2024, urging the public to report any information.

Mayor Brandon Johnson presents Chicago's Fiscal Year 2025 budget focusing on affordable housing, mental health, public safety, and youth employment, while addressing a $986 million deficit without major layoffs.