Chicago's 2nd District neighborhoods are on alert after a series of burglaries focusing on stealing coins from vending and laundry machines. A male suspect is sought, and residents are advised to secure properties and report suspicious activities.

Chicago Police issued a news release about missing 14-year-old Calvin Liggins, last seen in a blue school shirt, khaki pants, and black jacket, possibly needing medical attention.

Oak Park man Paul Ivery, charged with threatening an ICE agent, was released pending trial, with the judge dismissing severe restrictions, citing lack of support for such measures and acknowledging community support for Ivery.

A new measles case in Cook County, potentially exposing Aldi shoppers, prompts health officials to urge MMR vaccine checks, following recent outbreaks and a national trend of cases.

The Chicago Police are seeking public help to find 12-year-old Isabella McIntosh, who disappeared early on September 28, 2025. She was last seen walking on S. Michigan Ave.

Walmart commits to removing synthetic dyes and other additives from its store brands by 2027, responding to consumer demand for healthier and more natural food products.

Illinois' Governor JB Pritzker has designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging residents to enhance their cyber defenses, as DoIT leads educational efforts.

Illinois AG and IDOL filed an amicus brief to the state's Supreme Court against Amazon's attempt to limit state minimum wage law for warehouse workers' pre-shift screenings.

Chicago Police are searching for missing 58-year-old Earnest Jones, last seen on S. Jeffery Blvd. He has seizures, dementia, tattoos, and requires medical attention.

Two bodies were found in a Sycamore, Illinois home after a well-being check; both had blunt force trauma. The son of the deceased, Kevin Schmidt, faces first-degree murder charges.

A death investigation is underway after a 90-year-old woman's body was found in McKinley Park Lagoon, Chicago; an autopsy is pending to determine the cause.

Rockford man receives nine-year federal prison sentence for unlicensed firearm sales and possessing a gun with altered serial number.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 15 other attorneys general, opposes DHS's proposed limits on international student visas, citing potential harm to U.S. education and the economy.