Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
Two eaglets born in Chicago for the first time in over 100 years
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
Suspect charged with murder of Chicago police officer, shooting another
A suspect was charged with the shooting of two CPD officers at Swedish Hospital, which left one dead and another in critical condition.
A suspect was charged with the shooting of two CPD officers at Swedish Hospital, which left one dead and another in critical condition.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Fulton County probes residency of candidate Tiffany Henyard
The Fulton County Board of Elections voted unanimously to hold a residency hearing for District 5 Commission candidate Tiffany Henyard.
The Fulton County Board of Elections voted unanimously to hold a residency hearing for District 5 Commission candidate Tiffany Henyard.
Jimmy Gracey's body pulled from Barcelona waters after Chicago-area man vanished
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Large tornado tears through Kankakee Co, NW Indiana; minor injuries reported
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
Jesse Jackson funeral in Chicago: Ex-presidents Obama, Biden, Clinton in attendance
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Crowds celebrate life of Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon, will be honored with a celebration of life in Chicago this week after he died at 84.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon, will be honored with a celebration of life in Chicago this week after he died at 84.
Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump administration can't block child care, other program money for these 5 states, federal judge rules
The states argued the freeze on three grant programs lacked legal justification and caused immediate disruption, putting more than $10 billion in annual funding at risk.
The states argued the freeze on three grant programs lacked legal justification and caused immediate disruption, putting more than $10 billion in annual funding at risk.
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.
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.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
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.
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.
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.
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.