More county sheriffs say they won't enforce Illinois assault weapons ban
Some of the sheriffs' statements vary – but all of them cite Second Amendment constitutional concerns.
Families wonder why there's been no arrest in hit-and-run that dragged, killed man
Police have a photo of the car, a license plate, and even a description of the suspect. But that was two weeks ago, and the family of David Cole is asking – why hasn't the case been solved?
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois assault weapons ban
The law took effect immediately upon the governor's signature.
Gun rights advocates: legal challenges coming if Illinois assault weapons ban passes
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey had a look Monday at other states that have banned the sale of assault weapons.
Tow truck shot up on Chicago's North Side belonged to company with many citations
Bullets hit the tow truck, struck two victims inside, then landed near a sleeping woman.
Advocates rally in Springfield for passage of ban on assault-style weapons
It's still unclear whether or not the bill will go up for a vote.
911 dispatchers now classified as emergency responders, under state law
"They are first on the line, the first to hear about a situation that may be evolving and have the same, very similar impacts."
Two children accidentally shot just as new gun safety laws take effect in Illinois
The sponsoring lawmakers said the events of this weekend underscore the timeliness of both of these news laws.
A warning from Metra after two drivers had to bail from cars stalled on tracks
It's the stuff of nightmares – a car stalls in a railroad crossing, and the driver is forced to run for safety in the bitter cold.
Oak Park fire forces dozens of people out of their apartment building
"Some of them don't have family around here," Julian Jemison said. "So I hope those people have some type of blessing."
Traffic slows as temperatures plummet on I-94 in north suburbs
One truck driver from Monee said the roads are very bad – and anyone who does not need to be on the roads should stay off.
Chicago police officer dies of apparent suicide on Northwest Side
The officer is at least the seventh CPD officer to die from suicide this year.
More Illinois residents are getting concealed carry licenses amid fears about crime
"There's no question people feel unsafe," said Dan Eldridge, owner of Maxon's Shooter's Supplies in Des Plaines.
Bond set for $50K for Highland Park shooting suspect's father charged with felony reckless conduct
Robert Crimo Jr. is charged with seven counts of felony reckless conduct connected to his sponsoring his son's FOID card application.
OSHA: Safety precautions were insufficient at Buffalo Grove site where worker died
Nikodem Zaremba died Monday evening after being pulled from the trench by first responders.