Boy found in aftermath of Highland Park parade shooting reunited with family
Authorities in suburban Chicago have reunited a young boy with his grandparents after he was found alone in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.
Authorities in suburban Chicago have reunited a young boy with his grandparents after he was found alone in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in Lake County
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
Bolingbrook WeatherTech Shooting: Police say killer was temporary employee who had robbed coworkers
Police said coworkers said Charles McKnight had been working the overnight shift and had been confronted by coworkers after he had robbed two of them of a watch and a wallet at gunpoint. They argued, and police said McKnight pulled out a handgun and shot three of them.
Police said coworkers said Charles McKnight had been working the overnight shift and had been confronted by coworkers after he had robbed two of them of a watch and a wallet at gunpoint. They argued, and police said McKnight pulled out a handgun and shot three of them.
Chicago police no longer allowed to chase people on foot over minor offenses
Chicago police officers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.
Chicago police officers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.
Illinois man charged in death of beheaded pregnant woman, suspect is a ‘monster,’ police chief says
The man accused of beheading a pregnant Illinois woman whom he dated on and off throughout the years has been arrested, police said Monday.
The man accused of beheading a pregnant Illinois woman whom he dated on and off throughout the years has been arrested, police said Monday.
Round Lake Beach father charged with killing 3 kids left note for wife: 'If I can't have them neither can you'
A Round Lake Beach father who was charged with drowning his three young children left a note to his wife at the crime scene reading, "If I can’t have them neither can you," prosecutors said Wednesday.
A Round Lake Beach father who was charged with drowning his three young children left a note to his wife at the crime scene reading, "If I can’t have them neither can you," prosecutors said Wednesday.
Video shows Illinois officer, highway worker save man from jumping off bridge
Dramatic video captured by a dashcam in Massac County, Illinois, shows the moment a sheriff’s deputy and a highway worker saved a man as he tried to jump off a bridge.
Dramatic video captured by a dashcam in Massac County, Illinois, shows the moment a sheriff’s deputy and a highway worker saved a man as he tried to jump off a bridge.
Six Flags unveils annual pass program, events lineup
Six Flags Great America announced on Friday, June 10 its seasonal event lineup and introduced the new Six Flags Annual Pass program.
Six Flags Great America announced on Friday, June 10 its seasonal event lineup and introduced the new Six Flags Annual Pass program.
Pixar-themed mini golf course opens at Chicago's Navy Pier
A Pixar-themed pop-up miniature golf course is now open and accepting tee times at Chicago's Navy Pier.
A Pixar-themed pop-up miniature golf course is now open and accepting tee times at Chicago's Navy Pier.
14 injured when boat explodes at marina in Seneca, Illinois
Seneca is a small town located about an hour west of Chicago in LaSalle and Grundy counties.
Seneca is a small town located about an hour west of Chicago in LaSalle and Grundy counties.
Chicago man arrested in Wisconsin for fatally shooting 24-year-old man last year in Grand Crossing
A Chicago man was arrested in Wisconsin Friday for allegedly killing a 24-year-old man last year.
A Chicago man was arrested in Wisconsin Friday for allegedly killing a 24-year-old man last year.
Homeless man doused in flammable liquid, set on fire while sleeping under Trump Tower; suspect wanted
Chicago Police have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for setting a man on fire downtown.
Chicago Police have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for setting a man on fire downtown.
Chicago mass shooting: 9 shot, 2 fatally, in Near North Side
Two people were killed and at least seven others were wounded in a mass shooting when a fight broke out near a McDonald’s on the Near North Side Thursday night.
Two people were killed and at least seven others were wounded in a mass shooting when a fight broke out near a McDonald’s on the Near North Side Thursday night.
Illinois man convicted of giving son rifle he used to kill 4 at Waffle House
An Illinois man faces up to three years in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used to shoot and kill four people in 2018 at a Waffle House in Tennessee.
An Illinois man faces up to three years in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used to shoot and kill four people in 2018 at a Waffle House in Tennessee.
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 16-year-old boy near 'The Bean'
Marion Richardson was arrested in the grass at Millennium Park by officers who were nearby, and allegedly told them, "You guys ain’t going do nothing anyways. A hundred (racial slur) walking towards me. What am I supposed to do? You all just sitting there, bro."
Marion Richardson was arrested in the grass at Millennium Park by officers who were nearby, and allegedly told them, "You guys ain’t going do nothing anyways. A hundred (racial slur) walking towards me. What am I supposed to do? You all just sitting there, bro."
World's Largest Bounce House coming to Chicago area
Parents seeking a hopping good time for their little ones this summer will have plenty to look forward to when the World's Largest Bounce House comes to the Chicago area.
Parents seeking a hopping good time for their little ones this summer will have plenty to look forward to when the World's Largest Bounce House comes to the Chicago area.
Bally's bid for Chicago casino moves closer with Lightfoot approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Bally's as her selection to become the site of Chicago's first casino on Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Bally's as her selection to become the site of Chicago's first casino on Thursday.
Federal investigators order Amazon to review severe weather procedures after workers killed during tornado
The company said it will hold additional emergency preparedness drills and consider safety recommendations to improve safety.
The company said it will hold additional emergency preparedness drills and consider safety recommendations to improve safety.
Racine home invasion, homicide; Illinois man charged
A Gurnee, Illinois man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection to a Racine home invasion in 2021.
A Gurnee, Illinois man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection to a Racine home invasion in 2021.