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After a long-awaited cooldown close to seasonal temperatures finally arrived in the Chicago area, warm and breezy conditions are returning for the start of the first weekend in October.

A Chicago high school’s homecoming was marred by tragedy on Friday as a student was shot a block away at a popular park.

A 10-year-old boy was placed in police custody after he drove a stolen vehicle recklessly across a crowded Minnesota school playground, authorities stated.

Joe Adkins, of suburban Wheaton, grows three giant pumpkins every year, and this year, one of his pumpkins exceeded all expectations.

Commuter rail agency Metra wants to permanently expand service between the Loop and O’Hare Airport despite a lackluster pilot that offered hourly service during the Democratic National Convention.

Authorities in suburban Kendall County on Friday released body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a man before leading police on a chase and opening fire toward officers, law enforcement said.

Recent details revealed by Romeoville police have provided shocking new light into the September 2023 killing of a family of four, unveiling a possible motive behind the horrific murders.

Two people in northwest Indiana were arrested after bone fragments were found in a residence’s backyard during an investigation into the possible murder of two undocumented children.

A teen was wounded in a shooting at a park on Chicago’s North Side Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Businessman, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announced that he will be holding a gas and grocery giveaway event on Saturday, with 13 gas stations and three grocery stores across Chicago participating.

Police documents revealed the findings of a yearlong investigation into a horrifying murder that stunned a suburban Chicago community, answering questions that have long remained a mystery — including the potential motive for the killings.

Members of the Chicago Board of Education are resigning from their positions ahead of the start of a hybrid elected and appointed School Board in January 2025, a joint statement from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education said.