Two men charged in 1975 murder of 17-year-old girl in Indiana
Fred Bandy Jr. and John Wayne Lehman were arrested Monday in the drowning of Laurel Jean Mitchell.
Disbarred accused of stealing $3M in settlement money from families of Lion Air crash victims
Thomas Girardi and two others are facing eight counts of wire fraud and two counts of criminal contempt of court.
Cook Co. prosecutors to drop sexual assault cases against R. Kelly, already facing decades in prison
"Mr. Kelly is potentially looking at the possibility of never walking out of prison again for the crimes he has committed," Foxx said.
Man charged with setting fire at Peoria Planned Parenthood
Tyler Massengill, 32, of Chillicothe, faces 5 to 20 years in prison if convicted.
2 suburban officers charged with taking bribes, stealing cash and drugs during traffic stops
Phoenix police sergeant Jarrett Snowden, and officer Antoine "Bell" Larry each face charges of bribery conspiracy, extortion, and attempted extortion.
Lightfoot says campaign emails to CPS teachers seeking student volunteers "clearly a mistake"
Critics called the Lightfoot campaign's emails to CPS teachers "deeply problematic."
U.S. Attorney John Lausch stepping down as Chicago's top federal prosecutor early this year
Lausch has overseen the investigation and indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on racketeering and bribery charges.
Former Speaker Mike Madigan's trial set for April 2024
Madigan, 80, is facing a federal indictment charging him with racketeering, conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud.
Woman charged with April hit-and-run that seriously injured 7-year-old boy
According to a police report, the boy suffered bleeding on his brain, a broken left leg, and multiple broken teeth.
Agnieszka Chwiesiuk, sister of Chicago police officer charged in Capitol riot, also under arrest
Agnieszka Chwiesiuk is facing four federal charges in connection with the riot.
Feds ask judge to reject indicted Ald. Carrie Austin's bid to be declared unfit for trial
Prosecutors said the 34th Ward alderwoman hasn't met the "bare minimum" of proof to support her claim that she wouldn't be able to make it through a trial.
Straw purchaser of gun used to kill CPD officer Ella French sentenced to 30 months
Under a plea agreement, he was expected to be sentenced to 10 to 16 months in prison, but the final decision was up to the judge.
Aldermen pass new bike lane enforcement ordinance
It's meant to protect bicyclists and will increase fines for blocking bike lanes from $150 to $250.
Bally's casino plan clears final city hurdle, awaits Illinois Gaming Board's license approval
The $1.7 billion project is still waiting for the Illinois Gaming Board to approve its casino license.
City Council approves $959 million funding plan for Red Line extension
That vote will allow the CTA to leverage as much as $2.2 billion in federal funding for the $3.6 billion project.