A bystander shot and killed a gunman at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, after an attack that left three students and one teacher dead. Police identified the bystander as Caleb Giamanco, 36, who intervened while driving past on his lunch break.
President Donald Trump held a rally in Dalton, Georgia, in support of Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins, who trails Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff by about eight points in recent polling.
President Donald Trump issued a waiver pausing new congressional sanctions against Russia, citing U.S. national interest. Details on which specific sanctions are affected were not released.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed economist Judy Shelton as counselor in the Office of the Secretary, tasked with advising on currency policy and evaluating financial conditions in China.
Pope Francis has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery, and returned to the Vatican greeted by well-wishers gathered outside.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a proposed $9.69 billion FY2027 budget that closes a $550 million funding gap without layoffs, tax increases or cuts to essential services.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing a Senior Bill of Rights and creating a new Mayor’s Office on Aging to coordinate services for Chicago residents 60 and older.
Early voting expanded to all 50 Chicago wards ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm general election, with 51 locations open through Nov. 2 and same-day voter registration available at every site.
Cook County launched Saturday vaccination clinics at five suburban health centers to protect residents from flu and COVID-19, with free shots available to Medicaid enrollees and uninsured residents regardless of immigration status.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was listed as questionable for Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons after practicing fully on Friday while continuing to recover from a hamstring injury.