Larry Bird Museum opens in Terre Haute, Indiana
Bird played college basketball in Terre Haute at Indiana State University, leading the Sycamores to the 1979 NCAA Championship game, where they fell to the Magic Johnson-led Michigan State Spartans.
Woman sentenced to 30 years for role in killing pregnant teen and cutting unborn baby from her womb
Desiree Figueroa, 29, pleaded guilty in January to the murder of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and agreed to testify against her mother, Clarisa Figueroa, who later admitted her own role in the gruesome killing.
Chicago public health officials declare end to measles outbreak
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
Family of man shot and killed by Elk Grove Village police files wrongful death lawsuit
Jack Murray's family attorneys said police knew he had a history of suffering mental distress, but did not use proper de-escalation tactics before shooting him.
Woman acquitted due to insanity after running over CPD officer with stolen squad car while naked
During the bench trial, Whitley Temple's defense attorney told the judge his client was "in a psychotic state" at the time of the 2022 incident, and argued that this is a "textbook insanity case."
Chicago begins $27 million project to redesign Logan Square traffic circle
The project would reroute Milwaukee Avenue around the public square surrounding the Illinois Centennial Monument at the confusing intersection of Milwaukee and Kedzie avenues and Logan Boulevard.
Woman accused of 3-year-old nephew's murder at Navy Pier found fit to stand trial
Victoria Moreno, 35, is charged with three counts of murder, one count of aggravated battery to a child, and two counts of aggravated kidnapping in the death of Josiah Brown.
Missing 13-year-old boy, Amare Wright, last seen in Austin
Amare Wright was last seen on Saturday in the 5400 block of West Thomas Street.
Chicago shootings leave 9 killed, 33 hurt during Memorial Day weekend
The ages of the victims range from 5 to 62.
Former aide to ex-Illinois lawmaker charged with sending obscene messages to state senator
Illinois State Police said Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) filed a harassment complaint against Timothy Pawula, who is now facing four criminal charges.
Rev. Ira Acree, Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick for transit board, withdraws from nomination
Acree's nomination had stalled after some aldermen questioned his qualifications, and he struggled to answer questions about the agency's looming budget deficit.
North Avenue Beach bringing back renovated Castaways Beach Club for summer
The popular boat-shaped restaurant and bar was closed last summer for renovations.
Illinois seeking to return 12 unclaimed Purple Heart medals to proper owners
The medals were found in safe deposit boxes that banks deemed were abandoned.
Lagunitas Brewing Company to close Chicago brewery and taproom
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
Northwestern president testifies about antisemitism on college campuses
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.