Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

Who is Greg Bovino? Border Patrol’s acting commander seen in city sweeps

Greg Bovino has become the public face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, seen going from city to city in big sweeps. Here’s what to know amid his rise in the Border Patrol and its immigration enforcement.

Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.

Critical clue led police to suspect Chicago doctor in deaths of Ohio dentist, wife

Investigators followed a critical clue that led to the arrest of the Chicago doctor suspected in the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio.

Man picks up DoorDashing on top of day job to buy engagement ring: “I don’t care how long it takes"

Bradley Cho has actually gotten offers from jewelers and followers to help him reach his goal faster, but has said he'd rather work hard and show his commitment to his girlfriend by continuing his DoorDashing journey.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.