2 hospitalized after Amtrak train hits semi-trailer truck in downstate Illinois
Two people were taken to the hospital after an Amtrak train collided with a flatbed tractor-trailer truck on Tuesday morning in downstate Illinois.
Woman killed in Fox River boat crash identified
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed in a high-speed boat crash over the weekend on the Fox River in unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois
Pritzker signs ban on cellphones for public school students during class
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation requiring public schools in Illinois to prohibit students from using cellphones or other mobile devices in classrooms.
Woman gets 9 years for smuggling migrants to Highland Park for forced labor
A drug cartel member has been sentenced to 9 years in prison after she pleaded guilty earlier this year to smuggling immigrants in from Mexico and forcing them to work to pay off their "debts" while holding them captive.
1 dead, 1 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting
A man was killed and a teenage boy was wounded in a shooting on Thursday evening in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.
2 found shot dead inside car on University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park
A man and a woman were found shot and killed inside a car on Thursday evening on the University of Chicago campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
3 convicted in robbery spree targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, bars
Three men have been convicted of a string of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago in 2023 and 2024.
Illinois reports 408 confirmed or probable cases of cyclosporiasis
The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported more than 400 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-borne illness that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
7 Save A Lot stores on Chicago's South and West sides at risk of closing
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Cook County reports 6 heat-related deaths so far in July
Six people in Cook County have died from heat-related causes so far this month. The last time Cook County came close to this many heat-related deaths in a single month was in July of 2019, when there were five such deaths.
Semi-trailer truck catches fire at freight yard in Elwood
A semi-trailer truck caught fire Tuesday afternoon at an intermodal freight terminal in southwest suburban Elwood.
Sigcho-Lopez, Macias won't appear on ballot to replace U.S. Rep. Garcia
Two independent Latino candidates seeking to run for retiring U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress won't appear on the ballot in November.
Man charged in road rage shooting on Stevenson Expressway
A Chicago Heights man has been charged with shooting at another driver in a road rage attack over the weekend on the Stevenson Expressway.
Four belugas from Marineland in Canada arrive safely at Shedd Aquarium
Four beluga whales rescued from a defunct Canadian theme park have arrived safely at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
Fundraiser held for family of Buffalo Grove H.S. security guard killed in car crash
Orlando Rivas was killed while he was shielding students after a car hit a pole that fell on him earlier this year.