Sergio Brown case: Court docs reveal new details in murder of ex-NFL player's mom
Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown appeared in court for a detention hearing Wednesday after being charged with his mom's death in early October.
New video shows moment Chicago-area mother, daughter held hostage by Hamas were released
Two American nationals from Evanston who were held captive by Hamas have been freed by the terror group, and on Friday night, their family joyously spoke out.
Court documents reveal new information about murder of 6-year-old Muslim boy
The uncle of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume revealed on Monday the boy's last words to his mother.
6-year-old boy killed, mother seriously wounded in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
'Pro-life Spiderman' charged after scaling Chicago skyscraper
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
Chicago woman, who recently attempted to break skydiving world record, dies at 104
A 104-year-old Chicago woman who set an unofficial world record for skydiving last week has passed away.
Dynamite disposal operation in Wisconsin; 3 Illinois deputies burned
Three northern Illinois sheriff's deputies injured while disposing of dynamite in neighboring Wisconsin remained hospitalized with burns Monday, authorities said.
Mom of former NFL player found dead in suburban creek, he's still missing
Maywood police are conducting a murder investigation after one of two people who went missing Saturday was discovered dead.
Hillcrest High School shooting: 14-year-old fatally shot after Homecoming Football Game
Hillcrest High School has canceled its homecoming dance after a 14-year-old student was fatally shot at a football game Friday night.
Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day
The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
Packers beat Bears, Jordan Love throws 3 TD passes
Jordan Love looked like he might be ready to follow in the footsteps of Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, throwing for three touchdowns to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 38-20 season-opening victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
'All rats must die': Chicago gang member sentenced after naming witnesses on Facebook
A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.
'Candy Corn: Level A Hazardous Material, Should Be Illegal' say police, confiscating candy
“We thank our citizens and encourage them to remain vigilant," Dixon police said, with the hashtags #WorstCandyEver and #ShouldBeIllegal.
Cattle catcher wrangles stray bull on the loose in Chicago suburb
The stray bull that was on the loose for about a week in a Chicago suburb has finally been captured.
Midwest’s tallest pendulum thrill ride; Six Flags to debut Sky Striker
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, announced on Wednesday, Aug. 30 the Midwest’s tallest pendulum thrill ride, Sky Striker, will debut in spring 2024.
Video shows 2 women shot at Guaranteed Rate Field during White Sox game
Two people were struck by gunfire at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday night during the Chicago White Sox-A's game, police said.
Wisconsin women steal high-end designer fragrances from Von Maur store in Chicago suburb: prosecutors
Two Wisconsin women are accused of stealing nearly $3,000 worth of merchandise from the Von Maur store at Yorktown Mall in Chicago's suburbs.
3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say
A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
Illinois Supreme Court finds assault weapons ban constitutional
The state Supreme Court upheld the legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois Friday.
DJ Casper, ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ singer, dies after cancer battle: report
In 2019, DJ Casper opened up about his battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.