A child was shot on the Bishop Ford Freeway in Chicago; authorities are investigating, with no suspects or motives yet disclosed. Traffic was affected but has reopened.

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site hosts annual candlelight walks in October with volunteers in period attire, free admission, and food available.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for Fengling Qi, a missing 90-year-old Asian woman who only speaks Cantonese and was last seen on September 28, 2025.

Attorney General Raoul leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block cuts to homeland security funding, which he views as coercive and politically motivated.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul supports Oregon's lawsuit challenging President Trump's use of the state's National Guard without local consent, decrying it as an unlawful federal overreach.

Border Patrol agents chased a cyclist in downtown Chicago after he claimed not being a U.S. citizen, drawing attention to the federal immigration authority presence in the city.

Illinois has opened a new temporary DMV in Orland Park with more services and extended hours, after an unexpected lease termination of the previous facility.

Gas prices in Peoria dropped slightly, reflecting a national trend, with seasonal factors such as winter gasoline formulations and lower demand influencing the decrease.

Chicago Police seek help finding Tony Sanders, 53, a missing double amputee last seen August 1, 2025. He requires a wheelchair and went missing from W. Franklin Boulevard.

Joliet police discovered a man and his wife dead from a murder-suicide, with their four unharmed children placed into a relative's custody. Authorities are investigating and highlighting support for those impacted by domestic violence and suicide.

Two Chicago restaurants, Smyth and Kasama, are celebrated on The World's 50 Best Restaurants North America list, earning the fourth and thirty-first spots, respectively.

The Chicago Police Marine Unit rescued a trapped pit bull, Faroe, from a drainpipe, after being alerted by a boater. The owner was reunited with Faroe using her squeaky toy during the rescue.

Cook County launches a $15 million Homeowner Relief Fund offering one-time $1,000 payments to residents facing property tax increases of at least 50% since 2021. Eligibility is based on income and household size, with applications opening soon.