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Daylight saving time will end soon. Here's how to get ready for the time change and what to know about 'falling back.'

President Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government.

An active-duty U.S. Marine has been arrested on accusations of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Indiana with the intent of sexually assaulting her, the FBI said Thursday.

Americans shelled out $7.4 billion in Halloween chocolate and candy sales in 2024, a 2.2% increase from 2023, the National Confectioners Association said.

Two million people in Illinois rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With the governor signing an executive order, $20 million in state funds will be directed to help food banks.

The Chicago Public Schools board has voted unanimously to approve a $175 million pension payment to the city of Chicago.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rejected Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's calls for DHS to pause immigration arrests for Halloween. Community organizers have mobilized nearly 200 volunteers to ensure children can enjoy the holiday.

A local man's SUV was in the shop for a repair. The problem? When he checked his vehicle's GPS app he saw it was being taken on "unauthorized rides" miles away from the dealership.

Rita Ferro was one of several honorees recognized for their contributions to elevating the Hispanic narrative and celebrating the work Latinos do each and every day.

It was an emotional day for Ruben Torres Maldonado as he was released from custody, and late Thursday he got home to hug his 16-year-old daughter who is battling stage 4 cancer.