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.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
Pleasant Prairie police chase into Illinois, driver arrested: video
Pleasant Prairie police released video Friday of a high-speed chase that crossed the state line into Illinois.
Pleasant Prairie police released video Friday of a high-speed chase that crossed the state line into Illinois.
Drive-by shooting in Chicago; 4 dead, 14 others wounded, police say
Four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were in critical condition.
Four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were in critical condition.
R. Kelly hospitalized after near-fatal overdose in prison, attorney claims it was plot to kill him
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking in June 2022.
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking in June 2022.
Kenosha County chase into Illinois, new crash scene video released
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office released new bodycam video of a high-speed chase into Illinois that ended with a crash and multiple arrests.
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office released new bodycam video of a high-speed chase into Illinois that ended with a crash and multiple arrests.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Girl left Milwaukee mental health facility, trafficked, family says
A 14-year-old Illinois girl went missing from a mental health center in Milwaukee. The girl's mother said she was trafficked.
A 14-year-old Illinois girl went missing from a mental health center in Milwaukee. The girl's mother said she was trafficked.
3 kids among 4 killed after car crashes into Illinois child care facility, police say
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham, just south of Springfield, on Monday.
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham, just south of Springfield, on Monday.
Silver Alert canceled, Illinois woman seen in Wisconsin found safe
A statewide Silver Alert was issued on Tuesday for 80-year-old Betty Harper of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. She was last seen on camera in Wisconsin.
A statewide Silver Alert was issued on Tuesday for 80-year-old Betty Harper of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. She was last seen on camera in Wisconsin.
Racine man arrested; accused of traveling to Illinois to meet minor
A 20-year-old Racine man was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 25 after he allegedly traveled to Illinois to meet a 15-year-old girl and physically assaulted her.
A 20-year-old Racine man was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 25 after he allegedly traveled to Illinois to meet a 15-year-old girl and physically assaulted her.
Missing Illinois woman; known to visit southeastern Wisconsin
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 37-year-old Illinois woman.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 37-year-old Illinois woman.
‘HOKTUAH,’ ‘GYATT’ among rejected Illinois license plates in 2024
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
New video: Illinois police chase into Kenosha County, driver arrested
An armed carjacking in Illinois ends with a wild chase in Kenosha County. But it wasn't just an effort from the ground, cops were in the air too.
An armed carjacking in Illinois ends with a wild chase in Kenosha County. But it wasn't just an effort from the ground, cops were in the air too.