In more news: Illinois wants to reunite several Purple Heart medals with veterans; Noose reportedly discovered at Obama Presidential Center site; Teacher identified as woman who died in Indiana car crash; Police release few details about shooting involving off-duty cop; and much more. 

And other trending stories: a man is shot in Humboldt Park; The final demolition of what's left of the General Iron metal-shredding company starts; Voters sent a clear message concerning trees to the Chicago Park District; and more.

Also in the news: Speculation continues that Governor Pritzker could seek a higher office; Rogers Park theater has launched a fundraiser to help performers bounce back after fire; More Latino, Asian Americans and Arab Americans are being elected to Illinois legislature and more.

Also in the news: 41.3% of Chicago turned out to vote yesterday; Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, announces win in Illinois' 1st District; Attorney General Kwame Raoul has won another term in office and more.

Also in the news: Voting going smoothly so far, city election officials say; Man accused of fatal stabbing, then dismembering and hiding body parts on West Side; City in a Snow Globe holiday exhibit is coming to Chicago Architecture Center and more.

Also in the news: Polling places are open in Illinois until 7 p.m. tonight; Convicted killer gets life sentence for 2016 mass murder; Raising Canes filing lawsuit over a roadblock in opening Indiana location and more.

Also in the news: Chicago alderman approved Lightfoot's proposed 2023 budget; Hyde Park man charged for wounding off-duty police officer and bystander; River Grove woman accidentally gave her wedding ring away with Halloween candy and more.

Also in the news: Vice President Kamala Harris made two appearances in Chicago yesterday; Limited parking at O'Hare Airport due to new parking construction beginning; Chicago's first karaoke competition crowned a winner and more.

Also in the news: New White Sox manager Pedro Grifol surprised hot dog customers with free lunch; Illinois Department of Public Health will distribute 1 million COVID rapid antigen tests; Christkindelmarket releases images of this year's souvenir mugs and more.

Also in the news: 7 University of Chicago students claim they were drugged at campus parties; Chicago's official Christmas tree has been chosen in Morton Grove; Chicago police superintendent wants to fire officers who allegedly lied about a deadly shooting and more.