Boy, 15, shot and killed on Near West Side
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday afternoon on the Near West Side of Chicago.
Appeals court blocks judge's order for daily meetings with CBP Cmdr. Bovino
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino does not have to attend daily meetings with a judge to discuss federal immigration agents' use of force in Chicago,
Video shows CBP agent hitting man pinned down during arrest in Evanston
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent was caught on video Friday repeatedly striking a man in the head after having pinned the man down during an arrest in Evanston, Illinois.
Suspect in custody after firing shots at police during standoff in Addison
A man barricaded himself inside a home and fired shots at police in Addison, prompting a shelter-in-place order that lasted for several hours.
Four former employees team up to reopen oldest factory in Rockford
Four former employees at the oldest manufacturing plant in Rockford are reopening the once-shuttered factory that laid them off.
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.