Numerous questions remain after shooting that wounded police officer in Englewood
The biggest question is who actually fired the shot that hit the police officer — who, thankfully, was in good condition Tuesday.
Rev. Robin Hood offers reward for information in grandson's murder
"Whoever killed my grandson, the family deserves justice. My grandson deserves justice," Rev. Hood said.
'Cash deal' offered to homeowners in Illinois criticized by consumer advocates
One firm, MV Realty, faces several lawsuits from state AG's, questions from consumer advocates, and complaints from people who took the deal without a full understanding of the terms.
Years after being exonerated of murder, Wayne Washington's name is fully cleared
We uncovered Washington's story last year, when he took his fight for his innocence all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court.
Northwestern cheerleader alleging sexual harassment is not surprised by hazing scandal
As a cheerleader, Hayden Richardson says the athletic department and others at the university turned a blind eye to her complaints of sexual harassment.
Illinois to become first state to end use of cash bail
Critics of the cash bail system say it unfairly punishes poor defendants, often forcing them to spend months or years in jail before they go on trial.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds end to cash bail; new system begins Sept. 18
The state's highest court overturned a ruling by a Kankakee County judge that the law ending cash bail was unconstitutional.
Grandfather, woman charged in beating death of 5-year-old girl
The Medical Examiner's Office said the bruises, abrasions, and scars on the girl's body were consistent with a pattern of ongoing abuse.
Mom of babies found dead at daycare had left class abruptly, told employee it was allergies
The girls' mother was taken to the hospital after employees found her in the bathroom, with blood on the floor. The babies later were found in a trash bag.
Illinois lawmaker aims to do more to prevent hazing in college sports
State Rep. Kam Buckner vowed to file legislation that creates the athlete bill of rights to codify what he says "true protection should look like."
James Lewis, prime suspect in the Tylenol murders, found dead
In 1982, seven people in the greater Chicago area died after taking Tylenol laced with cyanide.
2 baby girls die after being found in bathroom at Streeterville child care center
Police said a witness found the baby girls in a bathroom at a child care center in the 400 block of East Ontario Street.
Fewer shootings over July 4th weekend in Chicago, police say
Police attributed the improvement to preparation, but also bad weather, NASCAR race downtown.
Faith's Law: Survivor of teacher's sex abuse speaks on new law to protect students
She was sexually abused by a teacher at her northwest suburban high school, and would learn that adults knew there was an inappropriate relationship, but did nothing about it.
Calls for changes to gun laws came within hours of Highland Park mass shooting
Over the last year, those seeds of change have sprouted into measurable transformations at the state level.