NASCAR delays start of Grant Park 220 because of rain, names winner in rain-shortened Loop 121 race
The remainder of NASCAR's Loop 121 Race was called off because of rain, and the Grant Park 220 was delayed until 5:15 p.m. on Sunday.
Charges dropped against mother, son in deadly Chicago restaurant shooting
Murder charges have been dropped against a mother and her son accused of killing a man during a fight inside a restaurant on June 18 in the West Pullman neighborhood.
Man punches woman in face, then she shoots him
Police said the man punched the woman in the face, then she went and got a gun and shot him in the hand.
Detroit pastor cuffed outside his church during ‘church jacking'
A Detroit pastor was handcuffed outside of his own church as someone else tried to take over the building. The biggest issue, he says, is how police treated him.
Spate of weekend mass shootings leaves 6 dead, dozens injured across US
"There’s no question there’s been a spike in violence," a professor of public policy and statistics said. "Some of these cases seem to be just disputes, often among adolescents, and those disputes are played out with firearms, not with fists."
At least 23 people shot at Chicago area Juneteenth celebration: police
One person was killed and nearly two dozen others were hurt at what was supposed to be a "peaceful Juneteenth gathering."
'Family Feud' murder: Victim said estranged husband should be 'No. 1' suspect if she were hurt
'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick is accused of gunning down estranged wife Rebecca in her home.
Arlington Heights woman caught on surveillance video torching Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
An Arlington Heights woman was charged with arson in connection to a fire that damaged the Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe in Des Plaines on Tuesday.
Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged: Illinois AG probe
Illinois investigators found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 — far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
Possible breakthrough in 22-year-old missing persons case as woman claims to be Diamond Bradley
The Bradley family feels they are closer to the possibility of solving this mystery that has put their lives on hold for 20-plus years and it all started with a TikTok video.
Chicago man, 98, who works 7 days a week explains the secret to his longevity
A man believed to be the country’s oldest full time employee works on the West Side of Chicago.
Missing Illinois girl from Netflix series reunited with father after 6 years, mother charged
After nearly six years, Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted and featured in a Netflix series, has been located and reunited with her father in a Chicago suburb.
Lakers fan elevates hair game with LeBron James image shaved on head
The intricate design was created by barber Miguel Rosas, who specializes in hair portraits of famous sports stars.
Missing Illinois girl found safe after nearly 6 years
A suburban Chicago girl who was abducted at 9-years-old by her noncustodial mother in 2017 has been found safe in another state.
'He's got a gun!' Video shows driver shoot Illinois trooper who pulled over to help him
Illinois State Police released video of a deadly confrontation between a driver and a state trooper Tuesday in Mount Vernon.
3 gang members from Chicago arrested in Beverly Crest triple homicide that left 3 women dead
Three reputed gang members from Chicago have been arrested in connection with an "ambush-style" shooting on Jan. 28 in the Beverly Crest area that left three women dead.
Aréanah Preston shooting: Mom of slain Chicago cop speaks out after 4 teens charged
Four teens were charged and ordered held without bail Wednesday in the fatal shooting of off-duty Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
Illinois student smiles, giggles after killing couple in DUI crash: video
An Illinois woman who giggled and smiled after she killed two people in a 2022 drunk driving crash was sentenced to 14 years in prison last week.
Apple AirTag leads to arrest of duo who stole over $1M from armored truck in Homewood
A hidden Apple AirTag led police to the two men who robbed over $1 million from a Brink's armored truck Tuesday morning in Homewood.
Michigan men fly to Chicago airport with 44 pounds of fentanyl in checked bags: DEA
Two men were arrested at Midway Airport on Tuesday after they were caught with 44 pounds of fentanyl in their check bags, officials say.