A fire damaged eight structures in Whiting, Indiana, leading to one hospitalization. The cause is unknown, and the area is notable for historic homes near schools.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faced a chorus of boos and was removed from a board meeting, amidst a legal dispute over her appointments and a federal investigation.

Early voting began in suburban Cook County and Chicago, with various locations available for residents to cast their ballots ahead of the general election.

A convenience store in Berwyn, Illinois, sold a $650,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. The store owner, Mayurkumar Patel, plans to share the store's commission with his staff.

An employee at JJ Fish & Chicken in Chicago fatally shot two customers after an argument, fleeing before police arrived; the victims died on the scene.

A teen was grazed by a stray bullet on a CTA bus in Chatham following a shooting that erupted from a dispute between two women. No arrests have been made.

Two pioneers of artificial intelligence, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions to machine learning.

A 7-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man were shot and critically injured in their home in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. No suspects are in custody.

The Chicago Transit Authority invites applications for its ADA Advisory Committee to improve inclusivity and accessibility for community members with disabilities.

Chicago businesses were alerted by police about a series of burglaries committed by a bicyclist breaking into shops to steal money and safes in the Deering area.

The Chicago Police issued an alert for residential burglaries in the 014th District, detailing forcible home entries and advising community vigilance.

The Chicago Police issued an alert for missing Micah Grady, 18, last seen on Leamington Ave. She is autistic and was wearing a pink jacket and grey pants.

Chicago is anticipating a week of consistent sunshine with temperatures above seasonal norms, peaking near 82 degrees on Friday, and a warning of elevated fire risk.