Cook County uses a Halloween-themed map to educate on rabies prevention and document rabid bats found in the area, emphasizing the importance of vaccinating pets.

An unclaimed $250,000 Lotto ticket sold in Chicago is nearing its claim deadline. Winners have 364 days to claim, expiring October 2024. Other unclaimed prizes total nearly $4.5 million statewide.

A 7-Eleven in Chicago sold a Lotto ticket winning a $1 million jackpot, marking the 14th Lotto millionaire in Illinois this year. The winner has a year to claim the prize.

An Illinois resident won $2 million in Powerball by purchasing a ticket online and matching five numbers with the Power Play option. They have a year to claim the prize.

A convenience store in Berwyn, Illinois, sold a $650,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. The store owner, Mayurkumar Patel, plans to share the store's commission with his staff.

Chicago-area school districts ranked highest nationally by Niche, evaluating academic and community performance metrics from the U.S. Department of Education.

The article discusses a historic rise in antisemitic incidents in Chicago following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, with Jewish and Muslim communities facing increased hate crimes and stepping up security measures.

Chicago and Pittsburgh communities hold memorials and protests on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel and the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church in Chicago is raising funds for renovations to improve accessibility including a new ADA entrance, elevator, and modern bathrooms.

The University of Chicago received a $100 million donation for the Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, aiming to support free speech. However, some critics highlight the university's contradictory actions toward protesting students.

An Illinois lottery player won around $1.5 million with a ticket bought at a Des Plaines BP station, which also receives a $14,500 seller's bonus. The store owner plans to share the bonus with his employees.

Two Illinois universities climb the U.S. News "Best Colleges" 2025 rankings, with Northwestern entering the top 6 and the University of Chicago hitting number 11.

Former Illinois Attorney General Ty Fahner, a mentor to leaders like Chicago's Mayor Lightfoot, has died at 81. His work included investigating the Tylenol murders.