Jury begins deliberating in trial of ex-officer Sean Grayson in Sonya Massey murder
Jurors began deliberating late Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Grayson takes stand in own defense in Sonya Massey shooting trial
Sean Grayson took the stand in his own defense Monday after the prosecution rested their case in the Sonya Massey murder trial.
Judge extends block on Illinois troop deployment as Supreme Court ruling awaits
A federal judge in Chicago on Wednesday agreed to keep a restraining order barring the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in place indefinitely, as the Supreme Court weighs a White House challenge to her order.
Chicago alders skeptical about Johnson's budget as meetings begin
The Chicago City Council begins their hearings on Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget proposal Tuesday.
Jury chosen in murder trial of former sheriff's deputy who killed Sonya Massey
A jury was chosen Monday in the murder trial of former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson for the 2024 fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey.
Video: Feds chase, crash into vehicle, sparking standoff on Southeast Side
Federal agents fired tear gas at a crowd during a tense standoff in East Side, Chicago following a car crash Tuesday.
Lawmakers could take up transit funding, immigration in fall veto session
Illinois lawmakers return to the state capital in Springfield Tuesday for the fall veto session, with no shortage of things to address.
Duckworth says Hegseth's views on women show he's unfit as Defense Secretary
Women veterans are denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech to senior military leaders, specifically his agenda for military fitness.
Pritzker compares Trump to Putin, calls for invoking 25th Amendment
After President Trump suggested Chicago should be used as "training grounds for our military," Gov Pritzker said the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove the president from office, saying "there is something genuinely wrong with this man."
Broadview officials demand DHS take down fence surrounding ICE facility
Fencing went up around the ICE facility in Broadview following last week's clash between agents and protesters.
Pritzker orders state agencies to find 4% in budget cuts for next year
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order instructing state agencies to find up to 4% of their budget that can be cut next year as a result of President Trump's budget bill.
Funeral held for former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar
In a world of deep partisanship, Edgar was lauded by his fellow Republicans and also by Democrats as a leader with great integrity.
Mayor's task force outlines menu of options for filling $1.15 billion budget gap
A task force formed by the mayor has released a report detailing a laundry list of ideas for cutting spending and raising new revenue in the face of a $1.15 billion budget shortfall.
Feds launch 2nd immigration enforcement push in Illinois, "Operation At Large"
The second immigration sweep, "Operation At Large," started on Tuesday, according to CBS News sources.
Gov. JB Pritzker warns of increased threats against elected officials since Charlie Kirk's murder
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday said he's faced a spike in threats of violence in the days since conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, as the political temperature across the country has ratcheted up.