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.
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.
6 injured when shuttle bus collides with American Airlines regional jet at O'Hare Airport
An employee shuttle bus collided with an aircraft at O’Hare International Airport on Friday evening, sending six people to the hospital.
Chicago woman skydives at 104 years old
A woman born and raised in Chicago is proving that dreams really do come true.
Illinois ammonia truck crash: 5 killed, hundreds evacuated in Teutopolis
Five people were killed and five were seriously injured after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents, authorities said Saturday.
Huge dust devil caught on camera in Central Illinois
A large dust devil was spotted twirling in a field near Shelbyville, Illinois on Monday.
Romeoville family shot to death in their home was targeted, police say
Romeoville police have revealed new details in the mysterious murders of two young boys and their parents.
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.
Girlfriend of missing Chicago trainer speaks out about inconsistent info: 'he does not ever get in the water'
Bryan Jackson's girlfriend says she has received inconsistent information about this case.
'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.
Chicago White Sox explain why game continued after two fans suffered gunshot wounds in stadium
"It's not clear where the bullet came from. There are no reports of any gunshots in our ballpark," said Chicago White Sox Vice President of Communications Scott Reifert. "There was no gunshot sound within the ballpark."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police commissioner caught with sex worker resigns from Detroit board
Following reports of Bryan Ferguson being caught in his car in the middle of a sex act, the commissioner told media the incident was a "big misunderstanding."
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man allegedly microwaved kitten to death, killed several others
A Wicker Park man was accused of killing and torturing at least four kittens in June.