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New state? 11 Illinois counties to cast non-binding vote on separating from Chicago

There's a growing group of disgruntled Illinois residents who want to explore separating from Cook County and Chicago to form a brand-new state. In the Tuesday, Nov. 3 midterm elections, voters in 11 counties will find a non-binding referendum on their ballot that asks if they would like to consider creating a new 51st state.

Chicago police investigate attempted child abduction, vehicle theft in Bucktown

Could a White Sox move open the door for the Bears to stay in Chicago?

New details emerge about rapper killed by federal agents in Dixmoor

Chicago weather: Halloween rain could clear before trick-or-treating

Chicago school board election: Jessica Biggs lays out vision for CPS

US and World News

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death revealed: Reports

Nearly four weeks after his death, the cause of death for "Days of Our Lives" star Robert Kelker-Kelly has been revealed, according to reports.

Patrick Stewart dies: William Shatner, others remember legendary actor

Annual 'Day of the Dead' celebrations, once a Latin American phenomenon, gain popularity across the US

Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line

Personal information of thousands of DHS employees potentially leaked in data breach

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

Good Day Chicago

TMZ Live: Savannah Chrisley's new fiancé and Tyler Perry's fight over private texts

Michael Babcock from TMZ discusses Savannah Chrisley's Fiancé and his prison connection to her father and Tyler Perry's fight over private text messages with an assault accuser.

Vanishing Shoreline: The most endangered parts of Chicago's Lakefront

Chicago Aldermen seeking to take control of $75 mill from new parking meter deal

Flu season hits Chicago early: Learn about the vaccine and key symptoms

Etsy cracking down on AI-generated content

TMZ: Nick Carter sexual assault battle, 3-year-old soccer player kicked out

Health

Targeted drug shrinks tumors in 3 out of 4 patients with advanced breast cancer

There may be a promising new treatment on the horizon for advanced breast cancer patients, according to developing research.

HHS eases restrictions on certain unapproved peptides

Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

Weight-loss drug could help address nighttime sleep disruptions for millions

American Red Cross to offer free A1C test results for blood donors during November

Politics

New state? 11 Illinois counties to cast non-binding vote on separating from Chicago

There's a growing group of disgruntled Illinois residents who want to explore separating from Cook County and Chicago to form a brand-new state. In the Tuesday, Nov. 3 midterm elections, voters in 11 counties will find a non-binding referendum on their ballot that asks if they would like to consider creating a new 51st state.

Chicago school board election, new Bears stadium proposal | The Chicago Report

Chicago school board election: Jessica Biggs lays out vision for CPS

Why some Illinois counties want to separate from Cook County

Hegseth fires top Pentagon military planner - again

Entertainment

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek' and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the beloved English actor known for his roles in the “Star Trek" and “X-Men" franchises, has died.

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death revealed: Reports

Patrick Stewart dies: William Shatner, others remember legendary actor

How Post Malone became a Chicago ghost hunter

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek' and ‘XMen’ actor, dies at 86

Writers for new 'Avatar' show, 'Seven Havens', hail from Midwest

Money

Dollar General sued by FTC and 20 states, accused of overcharging customers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states filed a lawsuit on Monday against Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing practices.

Zillow Home Loans will cover your FHA down payment with zero interest in 43 states: How it works

Where does the Illinois job market rank compared to the rest of the US

Powerball payout breakdown: What a $716 million winner takes home after taxes

Video shows attempted smash-and-grab at Chicago business; 1 of at least 13 hit overnight

Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement

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.