Shedd Aquarium workers voted to unionize, with over 75% in favor, aiming to address work conditions and animal welfare.

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

Illinois CMS won the Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for the third year in a row, highlighting its commitment to employee, retiree, and dependent health.

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.