Illinois Democrats urge voters to send in mail ballots immediately
Top Illinois Democrats are urging people who vote by mail to return their ballots now.
Inbound Eisenhower Expy. reopens at Harlem after police investigate shots fired
The inbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway have reopened Monday afternoon at Harlem Avenue after police investigated reports of shots fired on the interstate.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
Bears shore up defense with LB Devin Bush, S Coby Brant, DT Neville Gallimore
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Fox Lake couple charged in years-long abuse of 11-year-old boy
A couple from Fox Lake, Illinois, has been charged with abusing an 11-year-old boy for years and telling him he deserved it.
"The Price Is Right" contestant from Chicago area wins prize after replay review
Imagine thinking you lost big on "The Price is Right" game "Rat Race," only to discover afterward you got a prize after all.
Illinois expanding ABLE Account savings program for people with disabilities
A government-supported program to provide financial help for people with disabilities in Illinois is expanding.
11-year-old boy found with serious head injury on street in West Garfield Park
Chicago police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was found seriously injured on the street Friday evening in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Family sues Valparaiso H.S. after son seriously injured during football practice
A Northwest Indiana man has filed a lawsuit against Valparaiso High School, the Valparaiso Community Schools district, and the City of Valparaiso, after his 15-year-old son was seriously injured during an off-season football drill.
Former Dixmoor police officer charged with sexually assaulting child
A former south suburban police officer – who already was facing multiple child pornography charges – has been charged with sexually assaulting a child.
Judge delays Sean Grayson's bid for lower sentence in murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey, is seeking a reduction in his 20-year sentence for murder, but missed his scheduled court appearance on Friday.
Full remarks from former President Joe Biden at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral
Former President Joe Biden delivered remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral on Friday at House of Hope in Chicago, telling the crowd to take home with them Jackson's own central message: "Don't give up."
Person rescued from house fire in Lake Forest
Firefighters rescued a person from a burning home Friday morning in north suburban Lake Forest.
Family of Isaac Goodlow reaches $9.4M settlement over fatal police shooting
The family of a man who was shot and killed by police inside his home in west suburban Carol Stream in 2024 has agreed to settle their federal lawsuit against the village and six officers for $9.4 million.
Waves of storms hitting Chicago area on Friday
Two rounds of storms are hitting the Chicago area on Friday. Here's what you can expect.