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.

The Lake Street Bridge in Chicago is undergoing major rehabilitation from October 6th until January 2028, impacting vehicular and pedestrian traffic and involving CTA service adjustments.

A motorcyclist sustained severe injuries after a collision with an SUV in Libertyville; the incident is under investigation by local police and the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team.

Maurice Freeman was arrested after a standoff at a Gurnee senior facility for attacking his mother with a pipe; she is recovering. The SWAT team assisted with his arrest.

Gunfire on the Dan Ryan Expressway led to a closure of the outbound express lanes at 29th Street, with no injuries reported. Traffic was rerouted, and the lanes reopened by 7 a.m.

A 6-month-old girl, Kloe Sophia Bastos Bastillos, was pronounced dead from multiple injuries due to child abuse in Englewood. Her death is ruled a homicide, and an investigation is underway. No arrests have been made.

Border Patrol agents patrolled downtown Chicago, detaining individuals, sparking fear and criticism from local officials and residents over the aggressive federal presence.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking help to find Marcus Mullins Jr., a missing 16-year-old last seen on West Rice Street, described as a black male with a scar on his left forearm.