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.
Salem Lakes woman set on fire; law enforcement seeks boyfriend
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is asking for help in their search for Myron Bowie. They say he is responsible for setting his girlfriend on fire at a Salem Lakes residence.
Country Thunder wristbands stolen, Illinois group accused
A man and two women from Illinois are accused of stealing bags of Country Thunder wristbands and attempting to sell them during the 2023 music festival.
Biden to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teen lynched in Mississippi
Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi, according to the official.
Kenosha County escaped prisoner police chase, OnStar ends it
Pleasant Prairie police arrested a prisoner who escaped from police custody in Illinois and carjacked two people.
United Airlines emergency evacuation slide falls from plane into Chicago neighborhood
A family told a local news outlet that they found the emergency slide in the backyard after hearing a loud boom.
Chicago man dies after punching through bar window, causing crash en route to hospital
A Chicago man died Monday morning after he severely cut his arm punching through the window of a Beach Park bar and causing a crash while he was being driven to the hospital.
Illinois fatal shootings, Kenosha police arrest 2
Kenosha police arrested two people in connection to a Waukegan, Illinois fatal shooting Wednesday. One of the two was released.