Interstate 80 westbound at Harlem Avenue was closed due to a pedestrian-related incident that resulted in critical injuries; the area experienced significant traffic delays.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 51 attorneys general have united to condemn post-election violence, urging a peaceful response to election outcomes and pledging to protect democratic principles.

An 18-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder for a July 2023 killing in Chicago; taken into custody and his detention hearing is scheduled for today.

The Art Institute of Chicago has launched its first gallery dedicated to Korean art, curated by Yeonsoo Chee and featuring a range of historical artifacts from over 2,000 years ago to contemporary works.

The Chicago Police have alerted the public about multiple armed robberies across various districts, advising caution and emphasizing community safety.

A construction worker was killed in a hit-and-run involving a semi on the Kennedy Expressway. The incident caused additional accidents and prompted an ongoing investigation.

An Illinois advisory referendum proposes a 3% tax increase on income over $1 million to aid property tax relief and signal future legislative actions.

Bishop Jeffrey S. Grob is appointed as the new Archbishop of Milwaukee, replacing the retiring Archbishop Listecki.

Illinois and North Carolina are each set to receive $40 million from Kroger as part of a national settlement, aimed at funding opioid crisis abatement programs.

The article reports on separate shootings in Chicago, one in Woodlawn injuring three, and another in East Chatham where a police officer was killed during a traffic stop.

Increased police presence in suburban Cook County polling places is planned to ensure voter and poll worker safety during elections, as announced by Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.

Revolution Brewing is closing its original Logan Square brewpub in Chicago on December 14th due to challenges after the pandemic, though their Kedzie Avenue location remains open.

Voters in Cook County will decide on the next State's Attorney, choosing between Democratic Eileen O'Neill Burke, Republican Bob Fioretti, and Libertarian Andrew Kopinski, amid discussions on crime and justice.