Chicago News
Chicago boy, 4, dead after stray gunfire hits him at home
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office said Mychal Moultry died Sunday night at Comer Children's Hospital.
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Cubs
Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row
"I'm just showing up every day,” Schwindel said. “I'm playing first base for the Chicago Cubs and you can't beat it.”
College Sports
Walker III runs for 264 yards as Spartans beat Wildcats 38-21
Walker III finished with the highest total for Michigan State since Le'Veon Bell ran for 266 against Minnesota on Nov. 24, 2012.
Chicago News
Gunfire strikes 4-year-old boy inside Chicago home
The boy is the second four-year-old child to be hurt by gun violence in the city this week.
Illinois News
Illinois to expand farmer mental health resources, services
The money will be used to build out a six-county pilot program that has connected farmers to mental health providers and resources through a telephone hotline.
Chicago Journal
CTA requiring all employees to receive COVID vaccinations
Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the Oct. 25 deadline will face discipline in accordance with the CTA guidelines, the agency said.
News
Kraft Heinz, former officials settle SEC charges for $62 million
The Chicago-based Kraft Heinz Co. did not admit or deny the SEC's findings but agreed to avoid future violations and pay a civil penalty.
Chicago News
Chase Bank employee dies after stabbing in River North
Victim identified as 24-year-old Jessica Vilaythong.
Chicago Journal
More than 46 dead after Ida's remnants blindside Northeast
Wednesday's storm ultimately dumped over 9 inches (23 cm) of rain in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and nearly as much on New York City's Staten Island.
Chicago News
4th Chicago cop in weeks arrested on excessive force charges
A 21-year CPD veteran faces charges of official misconduct during the arrest of a 17-year-old (who was charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint). The teen was not injured in the incident.
Chicago News
United Center requiring proof of vaccination, negative test
The policy announced Thursday by the venue takes effect immediately and applies to fans as well as arena and team employees.
Lifestyle
Sensors provide a real-time glimpse at Chicago River quality
Quality of the river system has improved in recent years, helped by multibillion-dollar construction of new reservoirs and underground tunnels. But when rain overwhelms Chicago's sewer systems, sewage and stormwater is diverted to the river, prompting warnings to stay off the water.