Heather Mack sentenced in Bali 'suitcase murder'
Heather Mack, who was convicted of helping kill her mother during a luxury vacation at a Bali resort nearly a decade ago, was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison.
Chicago man sues 27 women over negative reviews in Facebook group calling him 'clingy,' and a ghoster
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
Kenosha police chase into Illinois, man accused had revoked license
A Kenosha police chase across the county and into Illinois has led to felony charges for the driver. It reached a top speed estimated at 100 mph.
Illinois BMO Bank robber sought; FBI says suspect may be in Wisconsin
Officials with the FBI Chicago and Milwaukee Field Offices have reason to believe a man who robbed a BMO Bank in Buffalo Grove, Illinois could be in Wisconsin.
Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years
A Chicago man who spent 35 years behind bars for a murder he didn't commit was freed Tuesday after a judge vacated his conviction and dismissed all charges.
Sea otter pup found alone in Alaska has new home at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
An 8-week-old arrival from Alaska chirps loudly before devouring ice chips in the nursery at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
Silver Alert canceled, Wisconsin man found safe
A Silver Alert was issued for missing 71-year-old Dennis Cherry of Madison. He is a veteran, has dementia, and may be headed for Chicago.
Earthquake rattles northern Illinois; southern Wisconsin, 2 other states
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled northern Illinois and parts of three other states, including Wisconsin, early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.
Father of suspected Highland Park gunman pleads guilty to to misdemeanors linked to son's gun license
The father of the man charged in a deadly Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park pleaded guilty to seven misdemeanors Monday in a case that centered on how his son obtained a gun license.
Illinois landlord pleads not guilty to hate crime and murder charges in attack on Muslim mother and son
A man accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her young son pleaded not guilty Monday following his indictment by an Illinois grand jury.
Chicago Halloween party mass shooting: 15 wounded, police seek to shut down establishment
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at a Halloween party that left 15 people wounded in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Chicago trio steals $6K in alcohol from suburban liquor store, leads police on chase: prosecutors
Three Chicago men traveled to the suburbs on Wednesday and allegedly stole more than $6,000 in alcohol from a liquor store before leading police on a chase on I-290.
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.