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First Measles Case in Illinois Since 2019 Identified in Cook County, State Public Health Department Confirms

The measles case involves an unvaccinated individual and was confirmed by public health officials on Wednesday.

Chicago City Council Condemns Attack on Israel by Hamas After Fractious Debate

Hamas’ attack, which began in the early morning hours of Saturday, has killed more than 1,300 Israeli civilians and soldiers, with the fate of more than 100 hostages, including a mother and daughter from Evanston, unclear, according to the Associated Press.

Ex-DCFS Worker Guilty of Endangerment in Death of 5-Year-Old AJ Freund

Lake County Judge George Strickland found Carlos Acosta, 57 of Woodstock, who was a case investigator for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, guilty of the child endangerment charge but acquitted him of a reckless conduct charge.

Chicago Police Not Aware of Active Threats, But Will Increase Patrols Across City in Jewish and Palestinian Community Areas

The Chicago Police Department says it will be deploying additional patrols this weekend to local mosques and synagogues as tensions continue amid the Israel-Hamas war.

FDA Proposes Rule to Ban Hair-Straightening Chemical Products Linked to Health Risks

Scientists have long identified an association between the use of hair-straightening chemical products with an increased risk of certain cancers. Research suggests that about 50% of products advertised to Black women contain these types of chemicals, compared with about 7% that are advertised to White women.

Deadline Extended to Oct. 30 for Cook County Residents Applying for Federal Help After Severe Storms

Cook County residents have until Oct. 30 to apply for assistance, including grants for temporary housing and home repairs and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, officials said.

Skokie Police Investigate Students’ Online Conversation About Niles North High School, Synagogue and a Bomb

“Thank you to our community partners who shared this information to assist with an expeditious investigation into this incident in light of recent events, including the current conflict in Israel,” the department said in a statement.

What to Know on the Seventh Day of the Israel-Hamas War: Ordered Evacuations in Gaza, Shelling on Border

The latest Israel-Hamas war has claimed at least 2,800 lives on both sides since Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Oct. 7.

Illinois State Legislators Push Measure Requiring Guns to be Temporarily Taken Under Certain Orders of Protection

The previously stalled measure that she said will help to protect future victims by requiring police to temporarily take guns from firearm owners under certain orders of protection.

Chicago Police Officer Who Threatened to Kill Romantic Partner and Their Family Won’t Be Fired: Watchdog

The inspector general’s probe found that while the officer’s former partner was moving out, the officer “told them to call everyone they loved and tell them goodbye” and told them they were going to kill them and their family if they appeared at the apartment later that same day.

Biden Awards $7 Billion for Clean Hydrogen Hubs Across the Country, Including Illinois

The Midwest hub in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan will use hydrogen in steel and glass production, power generation, heavy-duty transportation and sustainable aviation fuel. The hub plans to use renewable energy, natural gas and nuclear energy.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Oct. 12, 2023 - Full Show

How the mayor’s budget aims to fund migrant care. Student loan payments are resuming – what you should know. And some hip-hop tracks to round out your Hispanic Heritage Month playlist.

Steve Scalise Ends His Bid to Become US House Speaker After Failing to Secure the Votes to Win Gavel

Next steps are uncertain as the House is essentially closed while Republicans try to elect a speaker after ousting Kevin McCarthy from the job.

A Look at the Impact of Student Loan Debt on Illinois Borrowers as Payments Resume

The average student loan debt for Illinoisans is nearly $38,000. Almost 55% of the more than 1 million borrowers in Illinois are under the age of 35, according to the Education Data Initiative.

Hip-Hop Highlights for Your Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist

Since its beginnings in the Bronx, hip-hop has become an inextricable part of the musical landscape across Las Americas. For Hispanic Heritage Month, music journalist Sandra Treviño points to Latine artists who are weaving traditional music into their takes on the uniquely American genre.