Highland Park shooting: Bond set at $50K for father of alleged gunman
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
The Cannabis Research Institute coming to Chicago
Chicago and the state of Illinois are partnering with Discovery Partners Institute to take a closer look at cannabis use.
Chicago and the state of Illinois are partnering with Discovery Partners Institute to take a closer look at cannabis use.
Elderly Chicago woman robbed at gunpoint in Lincoln Park: 'This can't go on'
Another brazen robbery on Chicago's North Side was captured on surveillance video.
Another brazen robbery on Chicago's North Side was captured on surveillance video.
Robbie has been living in a dog shelter for 9 years. Can you give him a home?
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."
Chicago police officer accused of urinating in ice machine at St. Pete Beach hotel bar
Pinellas deputies arrested a Chicago police officer on vacation in St. Pete Beach after an employee at Jimmy B's Bar in the Beachcomber Hotel said he found the man urinating in an ice machine.
Pinellas deputies arrested a Chicago police officer on vacation in St. Pete Beach after an employee at Jimmy B's Bar in the Beachcomber Hotel said he found the man urinating in an ice machine.
This city was ranked 'most fun' in the U.S.
A new survey has come up with the 'most fun' cities in the U.S. Here's the list.
A new survey has come up with the 'most fun' cities in the U.S. Here's the list.
WATCH: Milton Pope 8th grader makes buzzer beater full-court shot
As the clock ran out, Milton Pope's Cooper Thorson grabbed the rebound from a free throw and chucked the ball across the court.
As the clock ran out, Milton Pope's Cooper Thorson grabbed the rebound from a free throw and chucked the ball across the court.
Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
Concealed carry holder trades shots with robbers in Calumet Heights
A concealed carry holder exchanged gunfire with a group of robbers Wednesday morning in Calumet Heights, sending one to the hospital in critical condition.
A concealed carry holder exchanged gunfire with a group of robbers Wednesday morning in Calumet Heights, sending one to the hospital in critical condition.
'Its amazing to hear her heart again': Mom meets man who received her daughter's donated heart
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
Judge rules Illinois reverend doesn't have to testify before Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump
An Illinois Judge says a Lutheran minister doesn’t have to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating allegations of election interference by former President Donald Trump and others.
An Illinois Judge says a Lutheran minister doesn’t have to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating allegations of election interference by former President Donald Trump and others.
'Kanye was rite': Jewish cemetery vandalized with swastikas in suburban Chicago
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
'Act of hate' found at Obama Presidential Center worksite in Chicago, $100k reward offered
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
Suspect allegedly 'ran out of candy,' passed out gummy bears laced with drugs in suburban Chicago
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
3-year-old among 14 people shot on West Side: 'It was like a war scene'
Three children were among 14 people wounded in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side Monday night.
Three children were among 14 people wounded in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side Monday night.
Chicago sex offender molests multiple women while on bail: report
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in Chicago while on bail this year, according to a local report.
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in Chicago while on bail this year, according to a local report.
Suburban high school drops 'king' and 'queen' homecoming titles
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
Archdiocese of Chicago investigates new sexual abuse allegation against Father Pfleger
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
East Chicago teacher charged with having 'kill list,' making threatening comments to student
The student told their counselor that their 5th grade teacher had made comments Wednesday about killing herself, students and staff at St. Stanislaus School, East Chicago police said.
The student told their counselor that their 5th grade teacher had made comments Wednesday about killing herself, students and staff at St. Stanislaus School, East Chicago police said.