Off-duty Gary police officer and family injured in crash involving semi
An off-duty Gary police officer and his family were injured when a police car collided with a semi-trailer truck on Thursday in northwest Indiana.
Missing Downers Grove man found dead in pond in Woodridge
A Downers Grove man who had been missing for more than a month was found dead on Friday in a retention pond in Woodridge.
Man charged with Arlington Heights home invasion after hourslong standoff
An armed home invasion suspect has been charged, after he was arrested following an hours-long standoff with police, during which two people were rescued on Thursday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Batavia chiropractor indicted on 76 counts, accused of secretly filming patients
A grand jury in Kane County has approved a 76-count indictment against a Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly videotaping dozens of patients, including children, while they were undressed.
Cyclist critically injured after being hit by car in Aurora
A woman was critically injured when she was hit by a car while riding her bike on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Aurora.
Man sentenced to 12 years for repeatedly sexually assaulting girl for years
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl for nearly four years in Chicago's far southwest suburbs.
Thieves steal airbags from 24 Hondas in Lakeview
Dozens of drivers had their car's airbag stolen earlier this week in the Lakeview neighborhood, Chicago police said.
All Kennedy Expy. lanes at North Ave. reopened after shooting investigation: ISP
Illinois State Police were investigating reports of a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway near Ogden Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
Man sentenced to 24 years for shooting at indoor amusement park in Villa Park
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for a shooting inside an amusement park in west suburban Villa Park in 2021.
Mayor's veto of Chicago hemp ban stands after City Council override vote fails
The City Council on Wednesday failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of an ordinance that would have banned the sale of most intoxicating hemp-derived products in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes new social media fee to help fund Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide fee on social media companies in an effort to raise $200 million a year for education, as the state grapples with a $2 billion budget shortfall.
Gov. JB Pritzker backs new proposal to ban cell phones in Illinois classrooms
Gov. JB Pritzker is renewing his push to ban students from using cell phones in Illinois schools, aiming to improve student performance and protect children's mental health.
City Council approves $29 million in settlements tied to 4 wrongful convictions
Chicago taxpayers are now on the hook for $29.2 million in settlements over wrongful conviction lawsuits connected to a disgraced former police detective.
Person hit and killed by Blue Line train in the Loop
A person was hit and killed by a CTA Blue Line train Tuesday morning in downtown Chicago, disrupting service for nearly two hours.
How Jesse Jackson's campaigns for White House shaped presidential politics
The late Rev. Jesse Jackson might best be remembered as a longtime civil rights leader, but he also played a pivotal role in presidential politics.