Family of Isaac Goodlow III, man killed in Carol Stream police shooting, files federal lawsuit
The lawsuit claims Isaac Goodlow III was unarmed and sleeping alone in his bed when police shot him.
Man charged with "daring" child to send him sexually explicit pictures in Batavia
Christopher Narup, 27, has been charged with one count each of child luring, sexual exploitation of a child, and grooming, according to Batavia police.
CPD officer responding to ShotSpotter opened fire on teen setting off fireworks, video shows
University of Chicago Law School professor Craig Futterman said the case shows how sending out officers with bad information can potentially lead to disaster.
Indiana House approves law requiring life rings along Lake Michigan
The measure aims to prevent drownings by requiring life rings to be placed on piers or other public access sites along the lake by July 1.
Man charged in shooting death of dollar store security guard in Austin
Rodgerick O'Neal is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Loyce Wright. Police said they were former co-workers who might have had a previous argument.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart raising awareness of Illinois "red flag" gun law
The Firearms Restraining Order Act allows concerned relatives or roommates to seek a court order to take away guns from someone who might be too dangerous to have one.
CTA President Dorval Carter defends handling of agency since pandemic at City Council hearing
CTA President Dorval Carter was on the hot seat on Tuesday at City Hall for the first time since the City Council required him to provide quarterly updates.
Election board to appeal ruling against Bring Chicago Home tax hike referendum
The ballot measure would ask voters to authorize the City Council to restructure the city's real estate transfer tax to create a tiered system for taxing the sale of property in Chicago.
Designer creates nail art inspired by Chicago's "rat hole"
Nail artist Jimmy (Bug) was so inspired by the rat hole they sculpted a nail with 3-D carving gels.
Former CPD officer sentenced to 1 year in prison for sexually assaulting transgender woman
James Sajdak, 65, pleaded guilty in November to one misdemeanor count of willful deprivation of civil rights.
Several Metra trains delayed after positive train control outage
Trains were moving again on all seven affected lines by mid-afternoon, although Metra warned commuters that extensive delays were possible for some trains as service resumes.
Judge tosses Chicago referendum on tax hike on some home sales to fight homelessness
The referendum remains on the ballot, but if the judge's ruling stands, the votes will not be counted.
Attorneys appeal R. Kelly's 20-year sentence in Chicago sex crime case
Kelly's attorneys claimed the charges of which Kelly was convicted in Chicago were filed after the statute of limitations had expired.
Chicago City Council approves new restrictions on dollar stores
The ordinance prohibits so-called "small-box retailers" from opening within one mile of another such store owned by the same company.
Man gets 20 years for setting off pipe bomb in Hinsdale Metra station
Thomas Zajac, 70, was convicted of the crime in September.