Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
Taylor Casey: Chicago police issue missing persons alert for woman who vanished in the Bahamas
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Massive sinkhole opens at soccer field in downstate Illinois
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
Highland Park parade shooting suspect declines plea deal after confusion in court
The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade in 2022 has decided to back out of a plea that would have resulted in a life sentence.
Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency
An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say.
Coroner provides update on 8-year-old girl who died on Chicago-bound flight
The preliminary autopsy that was conducted on an 8-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency on a Chicago-bound flight was deemed inconclusive.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
Chicago woman found not guilty in case involving stolen police car, injured officer
A woman who allegedly stole a Chicago police squad car and dragged an officer during a chaotic incident in June 2022 has been found not guilty.
Former Augusta National employee pleads guilty in Chicago to multimillion dollar memorabilia theft
A former employee of Augusta National Golf Club has pleaded guilty to stealing millions of dollars in memorabilia, including three of the fabled Green Jackets.
Chicago Police charge Xavier Tate Jr. in Officer Huesca's shooting death
The suspect who was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Chicago police officer last month has been charged.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
Dom's, Foxtrot close stores in Chicago, nationwide months after merger
Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market are closing stores in Chicago and across the country just a few months after the boutique grocers announced their merger.
40 protesters arrested outside O'Hare Airport for blocking traffic; forcing people to walk to terminals
Chicago police arrested 40 pro-Palestine protesters who blocked traffic on westbound Interstate 190, cutting off traffic to O'Hare Airport on Monday morning.
Chicago mass shooting: New details released after child killed, 10 wounded on South Side
Chicago police released new details after a child was killed and 10 other people were wounded at a family gathering on the South Side Saturday night.
Suburban teen game raises safety concerns after close call with concealed carry holder
A game played by suburban Chicago teenagers is now drawing some very real safety concerns.
Marshmello surprises Chicago with performance at well-known hot dog stand
A popular Chicago hot dog stand had quite the unexpected customers on Saturday – renowned DJ and music producer Marshmello and DJ Svdden Death.
Hoffman Estates teacher plans epic eclipse skydiving adventure: 'I've been talking about this forever'
A teacher from Hoffman Estates has an unconventional plan to observe the upcoming solar eclipse: by skydiving.
Orland Park man and former MTV star arrested in Florida after evading child solicitation charges
A former MTV reality star who is from the Chicago suburb of Orland Park and was wanted on child solicitation charges has been arrested in Florida after more than a year of eluding Illinois police.
Rockford stabbing spree: Suspect faces slew of charges, including first-degree murder
A man is facing a slew of murder charges after a stabbing spree in Rockford left four people dead and seven others injured on Wednesday.