Amber alert for pets
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According to FidoAlert, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Halloween is especially risky, as it’s the second most common holiday for pets to go missing. FidoAlert provides pet owners a way to be reunited with their furry family members.

Pilsen's 'Carrera de los Muertos' 5K celebrates culture, community amid immigration fears
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With 8,000 runners set to take part, founder Carlos Jaramillo shares how the beloved Day of the Dead race uplifts local businesses and supports CPS girls through the Girls MPowered program.

Border Patrol chief to face judge over use of tear gas on Chicago protests

The U.S. Border Patrol's top official is set to face a federal judge in Chicago on Tuesday after tear gas was again used over the weekend.

Border Patrol chief due in Chicago court for use of tear gas amid federal immigration enforcement
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Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino is due in federal court in Chicago Tuesday due to the repeated use of tear gas, which a judge said was only allowed if an agent is in imminent danger.

Chicago police investigating back-to-back ATM thefts

A pair of overnight burglaries hit the North and Northwest sides less than an hour apart — both involving stolen ATMs and black SUVs.

Chicago weather: Calm, cool and sunny week ahead

While Chicago stays mild, eyes are on Hurricane Melissa — now a Category 5 storm near Jamaica.

Des Plaines community honors beloved letter carrier retiring after nearly 40 years

In Des Plaines, neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop this tight-knit community from taking time out from their busy lives to honor their longtime letter carrier, Gary Connor, as he retires after spending nearly 40 years at the Postal Service. 

Community throws retirement party for letter carrier
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He delivered the mail in the same Des Plaines community for twenty years making lifelong friendships every step of the way. Today those on his route honored him as his career at the post office comes to an end.

Black-owned grocery store hosts food giveaway
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With SNAP benefit cuts looming, a local Black-owned grocery store is doing its part to get food to those who need it.

Jesús Bueno scores winner in PK shootout as Union hold off Fire in first-round opener of MLS Cup

Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout after Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead late and the top-seeded Union beat the Chicago Fire on Sunday in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.

Two men wounded in Grand Crossing shooting: police

Two men were injured in a shooting in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.