Illinois hunters saw a slight increase in the deer harvest during the first firearm season weekend with 54,661 deer taken, a bit higher than the previous two years.

A head-on crash in Beach Park killed a five-year-old and critically injured a toddler, with both adults involved sustaining serious injuries. The crash is under investigation with potential charges pending.

Fifteen Chicago City Council members challenge Mayor Johnson's fiscal plan, proposing cuts to pre-pandemic budget levels, aiming to reduce the $17 billion projection for 2025 to the 2020 level of $11.7 billion.

Leniere Clayton was killed in an apparent road rage-related shooting on Interstate 80, as reported by his family and confirmed by Illinois State Police.

An ambulance crash in McKinley Park, Chicago injured four, including two paramedics. The incident involved an SUV and occurred at 35th and Leavitt streets. No citations were issued.

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $514 million, with no winner in the prior draw. Two Californian tickets won $1 million, and one from Louisiana won $3 million. Ticket prices will increase to $5 in April 2025.

Judge Thomas Nowinski, criticized for decisions in a domestic violence case that preceded a murder, receives threats and no longer hears such cases. Measures for judge training and electronic monitoring review are underway in Cook County.

Hamidullah Tribble is sentenced to 100 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon, after a high-speed chase and subsequent arrest where a loaded gun was found on him.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, but tensions remain in Gaza without a ceasefire. Chicagoans demand further accountability and peace.

Chicago Police alert residents to be cautious after a robbery on the CTA Red Line in Rogers Park and seek information on two suspects involved in the incident.

EARRIOUS MOORE, 30, receives over 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of violent carjackings in Chicago, including a shooting on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Chicago Police seek public help to locate Mark Brown Jr., missing since February 27, 2022. He is a 34-year-old African American, last seen wearing a purple/black jacket and black jeans.

Chicago anticipates a cold, cloudy Thanksgiving with potential slick travel conditions and occasional snow showers, followed by a blustery, colder weekend.