A woman was shot and killed while in a funeral procession in Dixmoor, near Chicago; an incident potentially linked to her brother's recent shooting death.

Parents in the Chicago area are warning others after reports of silicone baby bowls from PandaEar suctioning to children’s faces and causing suffocation risks.

Two Chicago police officers were assaulted with a fire extinguisher while in their patrol car; they were treated on the scene and released. No arrests have been made.

Chicago experienced a weekend of gun violence with 24 shot, two fatal. The shootings were city-wide, with no immediate arrests made. Police investigations continue.

Chicago will have stable, sunny weather this weekend with temperatures around 60 degrees, but rain is expected to start on Sunday afternoon and last into early next week.

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.