Six businesses were burglarized on the 3100 block of South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, and police are seeking tips. Separate armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers in McKinley Park have also prompted police warnings.

The Chicago Transit Authority received $1.9 billion in federal funds for the Red Line extension to 130th Street, an anticipated project set to improve connectivity in the Far South Side.

Amazon workers, represented by the Teamsters, strike at seven facilities for a labor contract during the holiday season; Amazon claims no delivery disruption.

Sheriff Tom Dart in Cook County intends to end the Electronic Monitoring Program due to concerns about its effectiveness and public safety, especially since the SAFE-T Act. There's debate over the decision, with some officials opposing the move.

A body was found on a trail in Wheaton, sparking a death investigation by the Wheaton Police Department and the DuPage County Coroner's office.

The article discusses the tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0438 for Ford County, which may affect future property tax bills and is subject to a public hearing and potential adjustments.

A former nonprofit executive director is charged with embezzling millions from a Chicago housing nonprofit, facing seven counts of wire and mail fraud.

A wall collapse at Chicago's former Tribune Freedom Center, a future casino site, sent debris into the Chicago River, raising environmental concerns. Cleanup is underway, with perlite identified as the non-toxic substance involved.

USDA declared disaster in Alexander and Union Counties, Illinois, enabling emergency loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene, as announced by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul warned against unapproved GLP-1 weight loss drugs being sold by some establishments and urged the public to only use FDA-approved medications.

Chicago is expecting mixed snow and drizzle from Thursday afternoon with 50% chance of snow post-4 pm and Friday's snow showers before afternoon at an 80% chance, as per the National Weather Service.

The future of Chicago's Damen Silos is uncertain as plans for their demolition progress, awaiting city approval after Army Corps consent, with a requirement for historical markers.

Tuhan Waller has been arrested and charged with five felony counts of retail theft in Chicago, with each theft involving over $300 in merchandise. The incidents occurred at various locations throughout the city.