Ex-Proud Boy from Aurora gets 37 months in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Prosecutors said James Robert Elliot "seemed to view himself as the star of a war movie" during the riot at the Capitol.
Roberts Temple Church, site of Emmett Till's open-casket funeral, proposed as national monument
U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin hope to have a vote in the Senate soon.
Illinois Gaming Board gives preliminary approval to Bally's temporary casino at Medinah Temple
Bally's must still clear additional regulatory hurdles, including a two- to four-day test run of the temporary casino, before getting its necessary permit.
Autographed section of hardwood from Michael Jordan's "Last Shot" up for auction
A keepsake from Upper Deck features a section of the game floor from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, along with a photo of Jordan taking his iconic game-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals.
Woman, ex-husband dead in apparent murder-suicide in Geneva
Police said 49-year-old Chad Dockery, of Hinsdale, called 911 to claim he'd killed his wife, Amanda Dockery, before apparently taking his own life as officers arrived at the scene.
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges; what's next in historic case?
The prosecution has more witnesses and evidence they have not yet revealed, which is very common in the early stages of criminal cases.
Missing woman's nearly decapitated body found in duffle bag in convicted sex offender's apartment
Genesis Silva, 34, has been charged with concealment of the homicidal death of Brittany Battaglia, 33, and obstructing an officer. He has not been charged with her murder as of Thursday afternoon.
"Bob's Burgers" actor Jay Johnston arrested for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Johnston reportedly was fired from his role on the popular cartoon "Bob's Burgers" in December 2021, after it came to light he'd participated in the riot.
Police looking for person of interest in fire set at Lake County, Indiana jail lobby
Lake County Sheriff's officials said they are trying to actively locate the person of interest.
St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Man dies at migrant shelter in Woodlawn
A 27-year-old man was found unresponsive at the former Wadsworth Elementary School building at 6420 S. University Av.
City Council approves $51 million in funding for migrant housing amid raucous debate
The money approved by the City Council on Wednesday will only cover the costs of assistance for asylum seekers through June 30.
Expanded outdoor dining program in Chicago could soon become permanent
"We would literally not be here without having the expanded outdoor dining program," said Hagen Dost, owner of Dovetail Brewery in the North Center neighborhood.
Mayor Brandon Johnson passes his City Council reorganization plan in first key vote
The 41-9 vote delivered an early political victory for Johnson as he presided over his first City Council meeting.
Man facing federal gun charge in connection to murder of CPD Officer Aréanah Preston
Corey Gray, 21, was arrested Wednesday morning, the same day as Preston's funeral, according to federal prosecutors.