Illinois election results • Tent communities grow in Chicago • Charges filed in the murder of a CPD officer

CHICAGO – Donald Trump won the presidential election on Tuesday, while many local offices were also up for grabs; Tent communities along DuSable Lake Shore Drive continue to grow; Charges have been filed against a convicted felon accused of murdering Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez.

These are the top stories from Fox 32's weekly recap.

Live Illinois 2024 election results

Donald Trump won the race against Kamala Harris and secured election as the 47th President of the United States with 270 votes.

Locally, Eileen O'Neill Burke secured a victory over Bob Fioretti to become Cook County state's attorney, replacing Kim Foxx.

Chicago also voted for its first-ever school board, selecting candidates in eight districts, with the final two races still too close to be decided.

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Tent cities continue to grow along Chicago's lakefront, raising concerns among residents

DuSable Lake Shore Drive is often praised as one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

But in recent months it has also become a scene of distress as tent communities of homeless people have sprung up along the northern part of the city's lakefront.

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Convicted felon fatally shoots Chicago police officer, then breaks into home and cuts off ankle, Monitor: CPD

The Chicago Police Department announced charges Wednesday afternoon in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer on the city's South Side earlier this week.

Darion C. McMillian, 23, faces multiple charges, including one count of first-degree murder of a police officer, one count of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder of a police officer, one count of residential burglary and one count of unlawful use of a weapon (machine gun). ) and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

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New details reveal chaotic moments that led to the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer

Authorities released additional information Thursday about the shooting that killed Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez, shedding light on the actions and criminal history of suspect Darion McMillian.

The 23-year-old was charged Wednesday with multiple counts, including first-degree murder of a police officer. Here's what we know so far.

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An Illinois woman buys a $1 million lottery ticket while grocery shopping

A trip to the grocery store netted one lucky Illinois woman $1 million after she bought a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket.

The woman purchased the winning ticket for the Oct. 20 evening drawing at Jewel-Osco at 153 Schiller St. in Elmhurst.

She matched all five numbers and won the $1 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 2-3-24-25-28.

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Body found in Busse Woods near Elk Grove Village, leading to death investigation: Police

A body was discovered in Busse Woods near suburban Elk Grove Village, sparking a death investigation by law enforcement, according to police.

According to Elk Grove Village police, the body was found by a motorist around 9:30 a.m. Saturday near Higgins Road, about a mile west of Arlington Heights Road.

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Disgruntled former employee kills two in Navy Pier shooting, Chicago police say

Two men were killed in a shooting by a disgruntled former employee at Navy Pier on Tuesday afternoon, according to Chicago police.

The incident occurred around 1:18 p.m. on the north side of Navy Pier near an administrative office in a loading dock area.

Police said the former employee walked to the loading dock, fired several shots and hit two men. The victims, ages 47 and 51, were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

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“We will not shy away”: Pritzker and Johnson react to Trump’s election victory

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released statements Wednesday reacting to Donald Trump winning the presidency for a second consecutive year.

Trump won the Electoral College, with Wisconsin winning for him. By the Saturday after Election Day, Trump had secured 312 electoral votes. It also looks like he will win the popular vote, leading by more than four million votes at the time of writing.

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Federal judge strikes down Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment

A federal judge on Friday struck down Illinois' ban on semi-automatic weapons, relying on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.

U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn of the Southern District of Illinois issued a preliminary injunction that he said applies generally and not just to the plaintiffs in the suit. However, he ruled that the injunction would only take effect after 30 days.

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Popular baby product almost causes child to suffocate, prompting parents to warn

A couple from a southwest suburb are raising the alarm about a popular children's product. They say it almost caused their baby to suffocate. Now they are sharing their experiences to warn other families.

The product is a silicone bowl for babies and children from PandaEar.

It's even marketed as “safe” for children, but from what one suburban mom experienced, she doesn't want other parents to have to go through it.

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