Rep. Robin Kelly files articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Boeing settles lawsuit filed by man whose family died in Ethiopia plane crash
Just as a trial was set to begin this week in Chicago, Boeing agreed to a settlement with a Canadian man who lost six family members in a 737 Max 8 plane crash in Ethiopia in 2019.
Man charged in 2024 crash that killed 2 people outside CPD headquarters
A man has been charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence in a crash that killed two people outside Chicago Police Headquarters in 2024.
Man accused of filming himself as he stabbed sleeping CTA passenger to death
A man has been charged with stabbing a CTA passenger to death while the victim was sleeping on a Blue Line train over the weekend in the Loop.
Aldermen to weigh $875K settlement in lawsuit over CPD handling of 2020 protests
City attorneys have recommended that Chicago aldermen approve an $875,000 settlement with a group of more than two dozen people who accused police officers of violating their civil rights during protests in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.
City seeks $22M settlement for family of man killed in crash during CPD chase
Aldermen will vote this week on a proposed $22 million settlement with the family of a man who was killed in a 2023 car crash as Chicago police were chasing another driver in a stolen vehicle.
Man suffering mental health crisis attacks sheriff's deputies with bear spray
A Lake County Sheriff's deputy was hospitalized, and several others were treated for injuries, after a man attacked them with bear spray while they were trying to take him into custody on Monday morning.
Tesla driver injured in fiery crash after medical emergency in Naperville
A man was injured Friday afternoon when he suffered a medical emergency while driving in Naperville and crashed his Tesla, which caught fire.
Lost cat reunited with Illinois family after going missing following crash in Indiana
A lost cat who had been missing since her family got into a car accident during a holiday road trip has been found safe.
1-year-old dies after fall from Edgewater apartment building
A 1-year-old boy was in critical condition after falling from an apartment building on Friday afternoon in the Edgewater neighborhood.
How to watch the Packers vs. Bears playoff game at Soldier Field on Saturday
Kickoff for the Wild Card Weekend game between the Packers and Bears is set for 7 p.m. CT on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Man charged in 2024 murder of estranged wife to be extradited to Chicago
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, at his South Loop condo building in 2024, is expected to be extradited from Michigan back to Illinois next week.
Morton East High School student killed in Cicero shooting
A teenage boy was shot and killed in Cicero Thursday afternoon, shortly after the school day ended.
Judge won't yet dismiss lawsuit over use of force during Midway Blitz
A federal judge in Chicago declined to immediately dismiss a lawsuit that prompted a court order limiting immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, citing in part the shooting death of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Flash flood warning for parts of Chicago area amid Thursday night storms
A flash flood warning has been issued until 10 p.m. for central Cook County, DuPage County, and northwestern Will County.