McDonald’s acknowledges a national penny shortage affecting cash transactions, leading to rounded change at certain locations due to penny production cessation for economic reasons.

Illinois invests $31.5 million to prepare underused sites for industrial development, aiming to boost business and community renewal, as part of a larger $500 million initiative. Applications are open until March 31, 2026.

A Chicago woman is stranded in Jamaica without post kidney transplant medication following Hurricane Melissa, facing a life-threatening situation as local hospitals lack necessary resources.

Chicago Police seek help to find 62-year-old Kendall Wynne, missing for over four months, last seen on the 9100 block of S. Stony Island. He relies on a cane for mobility.

Illinois lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion transit funding bill, increasing sales taxes and tolls to fill a budget gap and finance infrastructure projects.

Oak Brook man, Ulises Mejia, faces multiple charges after a high-speed police chase following an alleged battery incident. No injuries were reported, and a judge ordered pre-trial detention.

A Chicago man, Donald Stoute, faces a felony charge for seriously injuring a male in a June shooting. His arrest and upcoming detention hearing were announced by police.

A fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway led to northbound lane closures and rush hour traffic disruptions after one fatality and one person fleeing the scene.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 77-year-old Arturo Hernandez last seen on S. Desplaines St. He's 5'6", 160 lbs., with brown eyes, white hair, and was wearing a brown hat, black jacket, and blue pants. Public assistance is requested.

Cook County has extended the Catalyst Grant application deadline to Nov. 14, 2025, offering $100,000 for established businesses to grow, focusing on industries like construction and IT.

Addison issued a shelter-in-place alert due to a serious situation on East La Porte Drive; schools heightened security, with no direct link to the incident.

Chicago Police Department alerts public about missing 25-year-old Mihkail Vilien since October 21, 2025, and seeks information to assist in his search.

A car chase involving federal agents and deportation fugitives ended with crashes and arrests at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, with no injuries reported.