Horrifying new details released after man charged with sexually abusing boy in River North McDonald's bathroom
The boy's father closed the stall door, but did not lock it because he didn't want the boy to lock himself in. Bryan Sutton, 62, allegedly walked into the restroom shortly after and entered the stall where the boy was located.
The boy's father closed the stall door, but did not lock it because he didn't want the boy to lock himself in. Bryan Sutton, 62, allegedly walked into the restroom shortly after and entered the stall where the boy was located.
Wisconsin crash between semi, SUV; 3 dead from Illinois, Florida
Three people have died in a crash between an SUV and semi in south-central Wisconsin.
Three people have died in a crash between an SUV and semi in south-central Wisconsin.
Shooting at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee leaves 3 wounded
Six Flags Great America is working with local authorities to find the offenders responsible for a drive-by shooting Sunday night at the Gurnee theme park.
Six Flags Great America is working with local authorities to find the offenders responsible for a drive-by shooting Sunday night at the Gurnee theme park.
Illinois daycare worker contracts monkeypox, children exposed
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
Mega Millions Jackpot: Illinois winner's identity still a mystery
A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost one week ago, but has so far remained anonymous.
A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost one week ago, but has so far remained anonymous.
Racine EV charging station; part of 'Lake Michigan Circuit Tour'
Racine has a new, solar-powered electric vehicle charging station that is now part of what will eventually become the "Lake Michigan Circuit Tour."
Racine has a new, solar-powered electric vehicle charging station that is now part of what will eventually become the "Lake Michigan Circuit Tour."
5 children among 7 dead in wrong-way crash on I-90 in McHenry County
Five children and two women were killed in a fiery, wrong-way crash on I-90 Sunday morning in McHenry County.
Five children and two women were killed in a fiery, wrong-way crash on I-90 Sunday morning in McHenry County.
Chicago man says he was assembling 'ghost gun' when it went off accidentally, killing his 15-year-old sister
A man claims he was assembling a "ghost gun" in a bedroom of his family’s home when it accidentally went off, striking and killing his 15-year-old sister, Cook County prosecutors said Friday.
A man claims he was assembling a "ghost gun" in a bedroom of his family’s home when it accidentally went off, striking and killing his 15-year-old sister, Cook County prosecutors said Friday.
Suspect in Highland Park massacre faces 110 new charges in grand jury indictment
The suspect in the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park now faces 110 additional criminal charges after a Lake County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday.
The suspect in the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park now faces 110 additional criminal charges after a Lake County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday.
Chicago teen drowns in pond at Wisconsin campground
A Chicago teen drowned in a Wisconsin pond Tuesday afternoon.
A Chicago teen drowned in a Wisconsin pond Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago to host NASCAR street race downtown in 2023
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing — and it will happen right downtown.
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing — and it will happen right downtown.
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts breathing on his own, making 'hopeful progress'
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts, 8, is making "hopeful progress" in his recovery two weeks after the attack, a family spokesman said Monday.
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts, 8, is making "hopeful progress" in his recovery two weeks after the attack, a family spokesman said Monday.
Aurora man charged after his mother is found murdered
Police found Edith Gonzalez-Alarcon, 55, dead in an apartment on Friday.
Police found Edith Gonzalez-Alarcon, 55, dead in an apartment on Friday.
Abortion access coordinated; Wisconsin-Illinois line
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is combining forces with its Wisconsin counterpart to help patients travel to get abortions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is combining forces with its Wisconsin counterpart to help patients travel to get abortions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Milwaukee abortion doctor Illinois clinics in the works
A Wisconsin doctor is working to keep providing abortion services after the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. He's working to open up clinics right across the border in Illinois.
A Wisconsin doctor is working to keep providing abortion services after the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. He's working to open up clinics right across the border in Illinois.
Northwestern's president-elect steps down, battling cancer
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Family of Illinois parade survivor Cooper Roberts, 8: 'Tough weekend,' told him he's paralyzed
The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”
The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”
18-year-old travels from Chicago with gifts, flowers to meet 11-year-old MN girl: police
Big Lake police are warning parents to monitor their children’s cell phone activity after they say an 18-year-old man took a Greyhound bus from Chicago to Big Lake, equipped with gifts and flowers to meet an 11-year-old girl.
Big Lake police are warning parents to monitor their children’s cell phone activity after they say an 18-year-old man took a Greyhound bus from Chicago to Big Lake, equipped with gifts and flowers to meet an 11-year-old girl.
Legal gun purchases; Illinois, Wisconsin differ
After the Highland Park parade shooting on July 4, questions remain about how the defendant, Robert Crimo, was able to legally buy guns in Illinois.
After the Highland Park parade shooting on July 4, questions remain about how the defendant, Robert Crimo, was able to legally buy guns in Illinois.
Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting victims identified: Who were they?
Authorities in Highland Park where seven people were killed while attending a Fourth of July parade by a gunman armed with a rifle identified the victims Tuesday, including a married couple who were parents to a 2-year-old child.
Authorities in Highland Park where seven people were killed while attending a Fourth of July parade by a gunman armed with a rifle identified the victims Tuesday, including a married couple who were parents to a 2-year-old child.