Derek Rucker, 37, faces felony charges for multiple incidents of aggravated battery in Chicago, including attacks on transit employees, passengers, and an officer.

Illinois is investing $67 million to promote climate-friendly farming, offering incentives for no-till and strip-till practices. The initiative is part of the state's broader climate action, backed by a $430 million grant for various projects.

Illinois State Police arrested three people following a protest at the Broadview ICE facility, amid tensions over immigration operations and presence of law enforcement in riot gear.

The Tazewell County Health Department and Carle Health are offering free mammograms on Oct. 17 to help detect breast cancer early, targeting women aged 40-64 who are uninsured or underinsured.

Chicago police shot a robbery suspect in the leg during a confrontation in Roseland; officers were unharmed while the suspect was hospitalized. COPA is investigating the incident.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the cherished 106-year-old chaplain of Loyola University Chicago's men's basketball team, has died, leaving a legacy of faith, service, and spirited support.

Chicago Police shot an armed robbery suspect in the leg after he failed to comply during a confrontation. Two officers sought medical observation; the officer who fired the shot is on administrative duty.

A judge in Illinois issued a temporary order blocking Trump's planned National Guard deployment to Chicago, questioning the legal basis for the action. The state filed an appeal.

Mild weather is expected in Chicago, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and a chance of showers. The weekend should be partly sunny with similar temperatures.

Cook County announced a partnership with Grow with Google to offer no-cost Google Career Certificate scholarships to local adults through Project Rainbow.

A car struck a cyclist in Cary, resulting in critical injuries. The incident, involving a Honda Civic and a 69-year-old man, is under investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

IDNR is seeking vendors for a concession stand at Illini State Park and holds a pre-bid meeting on Oct. 21. Interested parties should register on BidBuy under NIGP code 961-15.

A Chicago woman, Andrea Thomas, faces felony child endangerment charges after the death of a 2-month-old boy, with her detention hearing set for October 10, 2025.