U.S. News
‘The Wire’, 'Boardwalk Empire' actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC apartment
Williams, 54, was found dead in the living room of his Kent Avenue penthouse by his nephew, sources said.
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Chicagoland News
Need ID? Appointment needed in many spots starting this week
People who need a road test, REAL IDs, driver's licenses or ID cards must have an appointment. White's office said new appointment slots will be available each day on cyberdriveillinois.com or people can call (844) 817-4649.
Illinois News
Search for missing man includes body found in Illinois River
Day was last seen in a Bloomington cannabis dispensary on Aug. 24. His abandoned car was found Aug. 26 in a wooded area near the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru, located about 60 miles (97 kilometers) north of Bloomington in LaSalle County.
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.
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.”
Chicago Journal
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.
U.S. News
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.