Federal agent throws tear gas canister from SUV on busy Logan Square street
Federal agents threw a tear gas canister at people on a busy street in the Logan Square neighborhood on Friday outside a grocery store and near an elementary school.
Former Speaker Madigan loses bid to avoid prison while appealing conviction
A federal appeals court on Friday denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's bid to remain free while appealing his conviction on corruption charges.
Chicago FOP president takes voluntary leave over misconduct allegations
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara has taken a voluntary leave of absence from his position with the Illinois FOP board.
Woman rescued from Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach; man still missing in water
A woman was pulled out of Lake Michigan on Thursday near Rainbow Beach on the South Side of Chicago, and crews were still searching for another person missing in the water.
Suspect dead after shooting wife, killing her parents in New Canton, Illinois
A suspect is dead after authorities said he shot his wife and killed her parents Thursday morning in New Canton, Illinois.
Man charged with killing his parents found after well-being check in Sycamore
Two people were found dead Tuesday morning in a home in Sycamore, Illinois, and authorities said a person was later taken into custody while driving a car that had been missing from the home.
COPA releases video from GameStop burglary that led to CPD officer firing shots
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video footage of a smash-and-grab burglary at a GameStop store in the Irving Park neighborhood last month that led to a Chicago police officer firing shots at the suspects.
White Sox part ways with four coaches after third-straight 100-loss season
After their third consecutive 100-loss season, the White Sox will make significant changes to their coaching staff.
Pritzker says Trump seeking to deploy 100 troops to protect ICE
"What I have warned of is now being realized. One thing is clear: none of what Trump is doing is making Illinois safer," Pritzker said.
Man killed in Chatham shooting
A man was killed in a shooting Friday afternoon inside a home in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
CPS board OKs $2M settlement for student sexually abused by security guard
A former Chicago Public Schools student who was sexually assaulted by a school security guard is receiving a $2 million dollar settlement from the school district.
Three homes severely damaged in extra-alarm fire in Fuller Park
Chicago firefighters were battling an extra-alarm blaze Friday afternoon at three homes in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the South Side.
Wilmette Village Board approves 1% local grocery tax
The Wilmette Village Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to approve a 1% local grocery tax, replacing the state grocery tax that will expire in January.
Male found shot and killed inside room at Chicago South Loop Hotel
A person was found shot to death Thursday afternoon in a hotel room in the South Loop.
DuPage County reports first West Nile virus death of 2025; second in Illinois
DuPage County officials on Thursday announced the county's first West Nile virus death of the year, the second in Illinois in 2025.