Man back in court on gun charge in death of pregnant woman in Portage Park
Robert Pasco has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, but does not face murder charges in the death of Edith Castrejon.
Closing arguments begin in former Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase his political power.
Illinois state lawmakers propose decriminalizing consensual sex work
Some state lawmakers are proposing legislation that would eliminate criminal penalties for adults involved in consensual sex work.
Building where girl died after carbon monoxide exposure lacked working detectors
An Albany Park apartment building where a 10-year-old girl died on Monday had a malfunctioning boiler and was missing required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, according to building inspectors.
CTA secures nearly $2 billion in federal funds for Red Line extension project
The idea is to do this before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, paving the way for the addition of the Far South side to move forward.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of ex-girlfriend, a renowned doctor, in Barrington
William Zientek, 46, was indicted last month in the shooting death of Dr. Olga Duchon, of Vernon Hills.
Illinois seeing rise in respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations
The Illinois Department of Public Health said cases of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are on the rise across the state.
Man shot during Austin neighborhood home invasion
Two men broke into a residence in the first block of North Long Avenue just before 5 a.m.
Protective orders often go unserved by sheriff deputies, data show
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
Man attacking woman shot by teen inside Humboldt Park home
Chicago police said officers responded to a battery in progress where a man, 45, was attacking a woman, 40, inside the home.
Illinois State Police trooper killed by car before Christmas
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.
Millions expected to hit roads, airports for holiday travel, experts say
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Charges dropped against Oak Lawn officer in Palestinian American boy's violent arrest
The charges were dropped on the eve of Patrick O'Donnell's trial on two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct.
Judge: Highland Park parade suspect's video confession can be used in trial
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
In wake of Madison school shooting, how does CPS handle school security?
Chicago Public Schools are in the thick of a new security plan, after removing police officers from schools this school year.