Suspect John Panaligan was arrested in Mexico for the 2016 murder of attorney Victor Jigar Patel in Chicago and has been deported to the U.S. for trial.

Justin Timberlake postponed his Chicago concert due to bronchitis and laryngitis, rescheduling for February 14, 2025. Other tour dates are also rescheduled.

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology announces its first Industry Day Event to connect with tech vendors and improve resident services, scheduled for December 10, 2024.

O'Hare Terminal 5 opens new dining and luxury retail options, highlighting local businesses and advancing economic diversity with increased ACDBE participation.

Illinois is accepting applications for the Next Gen Capacity Building Initiative, designed to diversify the affordable housing sector and provide training and support to emerging developers.

National Tavern-Style Pizza Day celebrates Chicago's unique pizza style, with Home Run Inn as the proclaimed founder, offering pizza deals and party contests.

Brian Jones was arrested and charged with armed robbery and criminal trespass in Chicago after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint on October 1, 2024.

Cook County faces a syphilis surge, prompting health campaigns focusing on at-risk groups, particularly Black or Hispanic women and infants, with efforts to provide information and free testing to curb the increase.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood; he was found with gunshot wounds in an alley. No arrests have been made, but investigations are ongoing.

A CTA worker was assaulted by a fare-evading passenger, causing facial injuries. The assailant fled and remains at large as the Chicago police investigate.

Illinois Attorney General warns of flood-damaged cars entering the market after hurricanes Helene and Milton, advising consumers to inspect vehicles and check histories before purchasing.

Two men were sentenced for rigging ALDI store construction bids in Illinois and Missouri, with 24 months in prison and 3 years' probation, plus a restitution of $2.8 million.

Latavion Johnson from Chicago is charged with illegal possession of a "Glock switch," a machine gun conversion device, after a federal complaint and search of his home.