Man shot and killed by police in New Chicago, Indiana
A man was shot and killed by police on Saturday in New Chicago, Indiana.
Soles for Children to give away 1,000 coats and pairs of shoes for 10th anniversary
This year marks 10 years of Soles for Children, a nonprofit based in Rock Island, Illinois, and organizers are celebrating with some major giveaways.
Aurora man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting girl he met on Snapchat
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl he met on Snapchat, and investigators said they believe there might be more victims.
Group rallies against permanent closure of Weiss Memorial Hospital
Doctors, nurses, patients, and community members will urge administrators to act before a federal deadline makes the closure of the hospital permanent.
2 men shot by Chicago police hours apart face charges in knife assaults
Two men who were shot by Chicago police in separate incidents just hours apart earlier this week have been charged with assault.
Former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at Illinois State Capitol in Springfield
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield ahead of his funeral this weekend.
Body found in Lake Michigan in May identified as missing Chicago area man
A body pulled out of Lake Michigan along Indiana Dunes National Park in May has been identified as a Chicago area man who had been missing since January.
Blackhawks and Bedard kick off training camp under new head coach Blashill
The Blackhawks opened up training camp on Thursday under new head coach Jeff Blashill, who didn't waste any time setting the tone, turning up the intensity on the ice right from the puck drop.
Video shows dog leading Aurora police to his leash during rescue from house fire
Police body camera video shows a family's dog leading an officer to his leash while being rescued from a house fire last week in Aurora in Chicago's western suburbs.
Ex-Navy sailor gets 12 years for terrorist plot to attack Naval Station Great Lakes
A former U.S. Navy sailor on Thursday was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a 2022 terrorist plot to attack Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago's northern suburbs in retaliation for the assassination of an Iranian general.
Chicago Avenue bridge over river to close for more than a year for rebuild
The Chicago Avenue bridge over the Chicago River will close for more than a year starting at the end of September, as crews prepare to replace the bridge, the riverwalk below, and the adjacent Halsted Street viaduct.
Woman charged in shooting at Illinois state senator's home; attack not political
Police said the shooter's intended target was an estranged relative who lives in the area, and the suspect was not at the home she intended to target.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry workers begin strike authorization vote
Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have begun voting on whether to authorize a strike, accusing the museum of refusing to offer them fair pay increases and other benefits.
Man sentenced to 27 years for stabbing girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter
A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter last year at the home they shared in north suburban Beach Park.
Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago "against Pritzker," calls city "death trap"
Calling the city a "death trap," President Trump on Tuesday again threatened to send in National Guard troops to Chicago as part of a federal crackdown on crime.