Rev. Jesse Jackson in stable condition, not on life support, family says
The family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., says he is in stable condition and is breathing without the assistance of machines. And the family clarifies that he is not on life support.
Suburban Chicago man charged with posting online threat to President Trump: officials
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
Man accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago
A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.
Sonya Massey murder trial: Former Illinois deputy found guilty in fatal shooting
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
Hanover Park police say officer arrested by ICE was hired legally
A suburban Chicago police officer was arrested by ICE, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
Video shows federal agent shoot Chicago pastor in head with pepper ball during Broadview ICE protest
Newly-released video shows a federal agent shoot a Chicago pastor in the head with a pepper ball during a protest outside the ICE facility in suburban Broadview.
Bicyclist escapes Border Patrol in Chicago after claiming he's 'not a U.S. citizen'
Border Patrol agents chased a cyclist in downtown Chicago on Sunday after he taunted them and claimed he was not a U.S. citizen.
Assistant principal among 3 killed in shooting outside Berwyn middle school
An assistant principal at a Berwyn middle school was one of three people killed in a shooting near the campus Tuesday afternoon.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Labor Day violence in Chicago prompts Trump National Guard warning
A surge of holiday weekend violence in Chicago has renewed calls — and threats — for National Guard intervention.
Child critically injured after being run over by lawnmower: officials
A young child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being run over by a lawnmower in Cary, Ill. on Saturday.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg dies at 65 after cancer battle
Ryne Sandberg, a Chicago Cubs legend who's been battling cancer, has died at the age of 65, the club announced on Monday.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
Illinois man found guilty of sexually abusing of Pauling County 12-year-old
An Illinois man is awaiting his sentenced after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a Pauling County 12-year-old in 2022.
McDonald's trash duty dispute escalates to manager allegedly shooting teen employee's mom in restaurant
Illinois police charged both women with felonies after an altercation escalated to violence inside the restaurant.
Chicago mass shooting leaves 4 dead, 14 wounded
Chicago police say someone inside a passing vehicle fired shots into a crowd outside a local rapper's listening party. Four people were killed.