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.

Chicago faces a heatwave with over 20 days of above-normal temperatures, with no rain forecasted, possibly setting new records for September heat and drought conditions.

Man, 38, was assaulted after trying to stop a robbery in Chicago; he sustained injuries but is in stable condition. The 22-year-old alleged robber was arrested.

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot while standing outside near a vehicle on Chicago's West Side. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Hillshire Brands Company recalls about 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage products due to possible wood contamination, with reported consumer complaints leading to the discovery.

Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for Julio Espada, 78, missing from a nursing home, with dementia, last seen wearing a striped shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Public assistance is sought.

Chicago experiences warm weather with highs in the 70s and 80s and persistent sunshine as September ends, according to the National Weather Service and WGN-TV.

A robbery occurred at an Ulta Beauty store in Chicago's Lake View East, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made.

A fatal crash in Lake County claimed a child's life and left others injured, with an ongoing investigation into the incident involving a head-on collision.