Police say a man attempted to abduct a girl in West Woodlawn, Chicago, offering money for sex and trying to pull her into his car; a Safe Passage worker intervened, suspect fled.

Kennedy's vaccine advisory panel recommends restrictions on MMRV vaccines for children under 4, advocates for separate MMR and varicella vaccinations, stoking debate and concern among health professionals.

ABC suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live" amid First Amendment debate after Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk's alleged murderer, raising concerns of government overreach and potential constitutional violations.

Illinois' unemployment rate declined to 4.4% in August, despite a small drop in nonfarm payrolls. Some sectors saw job gains, while others faced decreases, indicating a complex job market. Overall, year-over-year payroll jobs have increased slightly.

Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan will stop offering maternity, OB/GYN services due to financial losses and low birth rates, despite community concerns.

A 9-year-old boy in Chicago was struck and killed by a vehicle on his way to school. The driver was released without charges, leading to calls for justice from the boy's family.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Anthony Artist, last seen on N. Sangamon, with distinctive tattoos, urging the public to assist in the search.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking help to find missing 20-year-old Nikhil Chandran, last seen on September 18, 2025, with autism and limited speech.

Chicago Police investigate an attempted child luring involving a 14-year-old girl in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The suspect tried to coerce and physically pull the girl into his black sedan.

Cook County in Illinois marks the two-year anniversary of abolishing the money bond system, highlighting a fairer legal framework and reduced crime rates.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster over alleged deceptive business practices and collusion with ticket brokers to inflate resale prices.

ICE operations surge in Chicago's Northwest Side, with advocates expressing concern over aggressive detainment tactics and community members distributing "Know Your Rights" flyers in response.

Chicago Police seek public help after a battery on a CTA Bus in the Near West Side. The incident involved a verbal dispute escalating to physical assault on two passengers.