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.
City Council approves $90M settlement of lawsuits tied to corrupt former cop
City attorneys have said that taking the lawsuits to trial would have cost the city far more — up to $500 million — to resolve the avalanche of wrongful conviction cases tied to former Sgt. Ronald Watts.
Woman arrested for stealing shuttle bus at Midway Airport, driving on taxiway
A woman has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a private aviation hangar at Midway International Airport, stealing a shuttle bus, and driving it onto a taxiway before telling police she was just "testing security."
Caleb Williams named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after 4-TD game
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, after his four-touchdown game against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Immigrant rights group says ICE agents targeting homeless shelters for arrests
Immigrant rights activists plan to sound the alarm after they say ICE agents arrested a person outside a homeless shelter on the North Side of Chicago.