Funeral set for Darren Bailey's family members after helicopter crash
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey has announced funeral arrangements for four members of his family, after they were killed in a helicopter crash.
SCOTUS unlikely to rule soon on Trump troop deployment in Illinois
The Supreme Court is asking for more information on the battle over the Trump administration's bid to deploy troops in Illinois, pushing back any decision by the high court until at least mid-November.
Kat Abughazaleh among 6 Broadview ICE protesters indicted on federal charges
Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five other protesters have been indicted on federal charges, accused of damaging an ICE agent's vehicle in Broadview last month.
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to appeal Trump's denial of flood disaster relief
The city of Chicago, Cook County, and the state of Illinois plan to appeal President Trump's decision to deny a disaster declaration that would have provided federal relief funding for homes and businesses damaged by severe flooding this summer.
Man sentenced to 12 years after admitting to dragging officer during traffic stop
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to hitting two Chicago police officers with his car during a traffic stop in 2021, dragging one of them into a concrete barrier.
Suspect fires shot at Chicago police during car chase on North Side
A suspect was in custody after firing a shot at Chicago police while fleeing officers during a car chase Monday afternoon on the North Side.
Arrest warrant issued for Adam Beckerink in murder of wife Caitlin Tracey
A first-degree murder arrest warrant has been issued for the estranged husband of a woman found dead at the bottom of a Chicago condo building stairwell last year.
Laugh Factory manager charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent
The night manager at the Chicago Laugh Factory has been charged with assaulting U.S. Border Patrol agent during a confrontation outside the North Side comedy club last week.
Windy City Smokeout announces 2026 dates, headliners. See who's performing.
Country music stars Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Treaty Oak Revival will be among the headliners at next year's Windy City Smokeout at the United Center, as the festival also will add a fifth day in 2026.
FDA expands warning about cookware that could leach lead into food
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Judge orders bond hearing for Ruben Torres, detained father of cancer patient
A federal judge has ordered a bond hearing be held for Ruben Torres Maldonado, a detained immigrant whose daughter is suffering from cancer, as his deportation case makes its way through the system.
Border Patrol commander Bovino ordered to face federal judge in Chicago
A federal judge in Chicago has ordered Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino to attend a hearing in her courtroom next week, amid concerns about federal agents' aggressive tactics during immigration enforcement operations.
Vigil held for missing Chicago teen Estefania Herrera
Family and friends held a prayer vigil Thursday night for a Chicago high school girl who has been missing for nearly a week.
Man charged in deadly stabbing attack at Chick-fil-A in Oswego
A man has been charged with stabbing two people, killing one of them, at a Chick-fil-A in southwest suburban Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday.
Tennessee police release bodycam video of Jay Cutler's drunk driving arrest
Tennessee police have released body camera video showing former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler being arrested last year for drunk driving.