Family alleges cover-up in shooting by Illinois deputy that killed Sonya Massey
The sheriff's deputy who killed Massey is now charged with the woman's murder.
Officials release video of officer fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Cellphone video shows security failures at Trump rally
Cellphone video taken just prior to the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, shows rally attendees trying to alert authorities of the shooter's presence.
Group wins fight to protest within sight and sound of Democratic National Convention
The route the city is proposing is still a point of contention.
Democratic Reps. Schneider and Sorensen urge President Biden to drop out
Schneider said he believes Biden is "one of our greatest presidents," but believes it's time for him to "secure his legacy and boldly deliver the nation to a new generation of leadership."
"I don't like where we are," Pritzker says in remark believed to be about presidential race
Meanwhile, sources told CNN a fundraising lunch for President Biden in Chicago has been called off.
Illinois Democrats divided on whether President Biden should continue reelection campaign
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) has gone on record multiple times saying it is time for President Biden to step aside in his race for reelection.
At least 19 killed, 87 hurt in shootings across Chicago during 4th of July weekend
"We are here to say emphatically, this is enough. It's enough. When this reckless violence ravages across our city at this magnitude, we are losing a piece of the soul of Chicago," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Chicago counts down to green flag of second NASCAR street race in Grant Park
Organizers on Friday hosted a series of events all over the city ahead of the two big races on Saturday and Sunday.
Restrictions on face masks proposed around country, but ACLU of Illinois has concerns
Perpetrators of crimes are often seen wearing masks. In New York, there is also concern about people shielding their faces while committing antisemitic acts.
Where to see 4th of July fireworks in the Chicago area this year
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
Illinois cold case finally solved nearly 50 years later
Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died.
Wheeling animal shelter needs help after devastating flood
Dozens of animals were sent into a panic Wednesday morning as water rushed through several enclosures.
Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
Attorney: Out-of-context yearbook quote made it look like area student was celebrating Oct. 7
For more than a month, there has been outrage over the 2023-2024 yearbook published and distributed at Glenbrook South.