Six Flags Great America hiring for 2026 season; seeking 3K+ employees
Six Flags Great America is looking to hire more than 3,000 employees for its 50th Anniversary season.
Six Flags Great America is looking to hire more than 3,000 employees for its 50th Anniversary season.
'Random acts of violence' in Gurnee; Waukesha woman arrested
A Waukesha woman was arrested in Illinois on Monday after police say she hit two pedestrians with her car in a parking lot before using a butcher knife to strike a vehicle window and slash a tire.
A Waukesha woman was arrested in Illinois on Monday after police say she hit two pedestrians with her car in a parking lot before using a butcher knife to strike a vehicle window and slash a tire.
Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Packers playoff pep rally in Chicago, fans amped up for Saturday
Green Bay Packers fans assembled for a "Packers Everywhere" pep rally at Will's Northwoods Inn in Chicago before Saturday's game against the Bears.
Green Bay Packers fans assembled for a "Packers Everywhere" pep rally at Will's Northwoods Inn in Chicago before Saturday's game against the Bears.
Kenosha gold bar scam: $462K loss, Illinois man charged
Kenosha County prosecutors charged an Illinois man in a gold bar scam that targeted a senior, alleging losses of more than $460,000 through a coordinated fraud scheme.
Kenosha County prosecutors charged an Illinois man in a gold bar scam that targeted a senior, alleging losses of more than $460,000 through a coordinated fraud scheme.
Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser waives extradition in Illinois
Morgan Geyser remains jailed in Illinois after she cut off her monitoring bracelet and left Wisconsin. But she may be back in the state soon.
Morgan Geyser remains jailed in Illinois after she cut off her monitoring bracelet and left Wisconsin. But she may be back in the state soon.
Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser arrest video released
The Posen Police Department released body-worn camera footage that shows the Monday arrest of Morgan Geyser in Illinois.
The Posen Police Department released body-worn camera footage that shows the Monday arrest of Morgan Geyser in Illinois.
Wisconsin online sports betting bill heads to Assembly for key vote
Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.
Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.
Stolen ambulance chase in Chicago leads to officer-involved shooting, crash: police
A stolen ambulance crashed into another vehicle during a police pursuit Friday on Chicago’s West Side, leading to a man’s arrest, according to SkyFOX video.
A stolen ambulance crashed into another vehicle during a police pursuit Friday on Chicago’s West Side, leading to a man’s arrest, according to SkyFOX video.
Sonya Massey murder trial: Former Illinois deputy found guilty in fatal shooting
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
Former Illinois police chief, officers indicted for allegedly selling evidence guns
A former suburban police chief and three officers have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to sell firearms that were in police custody, prosecutors announced Thursday.
A former suburban police chief and three officers have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to sell firearms that were in police custody, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
Missing New York girl found in Chicago area with 2 men in US illegally: officials
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Child critically injured after being run over by lawnmower: officials
A young child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being run over by a lawnmower in Cary, Ill. on Saturday.
A young child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being run over by a lawnmower in Cary, Ill. on Saturday.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
Body of Milwaukee teen recovered in Lake Michigan
The body of a 14-year-old Milwaukee boy who went missing in Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park on Tuesday was found.
The body of a 14-year-old Milwaukee boy who went missing in Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park on Tuesday was found.