Tickets for Christkindlmarket events in Chicago, including a new "Haus of Krampus" attraction, are on sale, with additional seasonal activities like ice skating and workshops at Gallagher Way.

Illinois advocates filed lawsuits against DHS over alleged inhumane conditions at Broadview ICE facility, claiming rights violations and lack of oversight.

The Illinois Department of Labor collaborates with the Illinois Fire Service Institute to enhance firefighter safety training, including a course on the line of duty death of Lt. Garrett Ramos.

Chicago's 18th District will see increased police activity targeting DUI and other traffic violations this weekend, with the use of the BAT Mobile Unit to facilitate on-the-spot processing.

Chicago neighborhoods create safe spaces for Halloween trick-or-treating amidst ICE raids, with community leaders coordinating events despite Homeland Security's stance to continue operations.

Shaquita Brown was arrested in Chicago for aggravated battery with a firearm, wounding a 21-year-old woman; her detention hearing is set for October 31, 2025.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reminds families to check the sex offender registry for safety before Halloween trick-or-treating, as state law restricts offenders’ activities.

McDonald’s acknowledges a national penny shortage affecting cash transactions, leading to rounded change at certain locations due to penny production cessation for economic reasons.

Illinois invests $31.5 million to prepare underused sites for industrial development, aiming to boost business and community renewal, as part of a larger $500 million initiative. Applications are open until March 31, 2026.

A Chicago woman is stranded in Jamaica without post kidney transplant medication following Hurricane Melissa, facing a life-threatening situation as local hospitals lack necessary resources.

Chicago Police seek help to find 62-year-old Kendall Wynne, missing for over four months, last seen on the 9100 block of S. Stony Island. He relies on a cane for mobility.

Illinois lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion transit funding bill, increasing sales taxes and tolls to fill a budget gap and finance infrastructure projects.

Oak Brook man, Ulises Mejia, faces multiple charges after a high-speed police chase following an alleged battery incident. No injuries were reported, and a judge ordered pre-trial detention.