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UIC student arrested after attempted stabbing forces evacuation of Student Center East

A University of Illinois Chicago student was arrested after an attempted stabbing Wednesday afternoon at Student Center East, officials said.

Man who attacked Chicago firefighter in viral video had PCP, cocaine in system: prosecutors

Chicago man accused of recording girls at Evanston Target now faces 20 more felony charges

Maps: How Illinois counties voted in 2026 election

Joliet man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Chicago woman at Hammond Walmart

Suburban police investigate Halloween candy tampering report

US and World News

Grandfather, grandson charged in violent crime spree involving kidnapping, carjacking

A Missouri grandfather and his grandson face federal charges after allegedly committing a series of armed robberies and a carjacking.

More than 1,100 chinchillas rescued from neglected Ohio breeding facility

Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months

Man charged in Mississippi police station fire after toddler’s death

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate seat, beating Mike Rogers

Abdul El-Sayed triumphs in bitter US Senate contest over Mike Rogers

Jocelyn Benson wins election for Michigan governor, beating John James

Good Day Chicago

Holiday flights, baggage fees may cost travelers more

Flighty aviation and travel correspondent Katy Nastro discusses what travelers can expect to pay for last-minute holiday flights and baggage.

Chicago poll finds many residents struggling to get by financially

What is ‘dark nutrition’? Inside the movement to eat raw meat and eggs

Poll finds local news stands apart as trust in media fades

Shelter gives update on dogs rescued from Lemont home: "They have no idea how to dog"

Why some people are choosing a raw meat and egg diet

Health

Popular kale and veggie chips recalled over dangerous metals

Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale products were pulled from store shelves due to the items possibly containing thallium, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

How extreme exercise can trigger a life-threatening condition, even in healthy runners

Child dies in NY’s first measles-associated death in over 30 years amid ongoing outbreak

Cinnamon recall issued in 14 states over possible lead exposure

Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes

Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test

Americans headed to the polls Tuesday in a pivotal midterm election that will reshape the balance of power in Washington and drastically change the political landscape for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.

Pritzker greets supporters in Bronzeville after historic third-term win

Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker

Iowa elections: Democrats flip seats, see who won key races

Who won Iowa's elections? See which seats Democrats flipped

How foreign policy, Iran war drove the midterm vote

Breaking down Pritzker’s historic third-term win

Entertainment

'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig’s cause of death revealed: Report

The cause of death has been revealed for "Star Trek" star Walter Koenig, who died at 90.

TMZ: Heidi Klum’s Halloween post sparks ‘Batman 2’ spoiler speculation

Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year

Nicole Taylor, country music star, dies at 35, sisters announce her passing

Troubled Duos: 8 pairings that just can’t make it work | ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time

Martha Stewart apologizes over Halloween costume: ‘Insensitive and not funny’

Money

Comcast planning major layoffs as part of its restructuring: Report

As part of the restructuring of its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses, Comcast Corp. is planning to cut a significant number of jobs, according to reports.

Chicago street vendors urge city to make it easier to earn a living

Disney planning to lay off thousands: Report

Outback Steakhouse franchisee files for bankruptcy

Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship Apeiron, targets commercial spaceflight return in 2027

Chicago poll finds many residents struggling to get by financially

Offbeat & Unusual

El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action

El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools.