On parole for stabbing boyfriend to death, Chicago woman charged with stabbing new lover after breakup
Less than two years after being paroled in the fatal stabbing of her then-boyfriend, a 55-year-old woman has been accused of stabbing another man in the neck after they broke up earlier this month.
Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Beauty tycoon Marilyn Miglin, longtime host of Home Shopping Network, dead at 83
Beauty industry mogul Marilyn Miglin, who hosted for the Home Shopping Network for over 25 years, has died. She was 83.
Chicago businessman to donate $200K worth of gas Thursday
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is donating $200,000 worth of gas across the city Thursday.
Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez shootings: No charges to be filed against Chicago police officers
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Jussie Smollett sentencing: Ex-'Empire' actor gets 150 days in Cook County Jail for hate crime hoax
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
'I have the biggest d*** in Chicago': Lightfoot berated park district lawyer over Columbus statue, suit claims
A lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
Mom of Chicago train robbery suspect recognizes him, drags him to police station: reports
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Illinois man dies in head-on crash day before his girlfriend is found dead inside his home
A 25-year-old Algonquin woman who was reported missing Sunday was found dead at her boyfriend's residence with blunt force trauma to her head. Her boyfriend died in a head-on car crash a day before she was found.
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
'Cheer' star Jerry Harris pleads guilty in child pornography case
"In an effort to put a stop to a serial predator and avert harm to other children, my sons took the brave step of speaking publicly about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of Jerry Harris."
Chicago man fatally shot 12-year-old boy because he teased him about his girlfriend: prosecutors
Prosecutors say Marcel ran out of the bedroom and ran toward his mother's room as he was holding his chest saying, “He shot me, he shot me.”
Lincolnwood home invasion: Chicago man charged with holding 80-year-old woman hostage
A Chicago man was charged with holding an 80-year-old woman against her will Sunday during a home invasion in north suburban Lincolnwood.
Chicago student rescued from Lake Michigan ice after walking 1,000 feet offshore
A 24-year-old Chicago student was dangerously walking off the shore of frozen Lake Michigan, where emergency personnel escorted him off the ice Friday morning.
Jason Van Dyke, ex-Chicago cop who killed Laquan McDonald, released from prison
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from state custody Thursday morning after serving three years and four months for the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Chicago man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for murder released after twin brother confesses to crime
A convicted Chicago felon who spent nearly 20 years in prison for murder was released after his identical twin brother confessed to the crime. "I have to get it off my chest before it kills me."
Man, teen stopped for Subway sandwiches after fatally shooting Melissa Ortega: prosecutors
Prosecutors said during bond court that Xavier Guzman, 27, and his 16-year-old accomplice went to get Subway sandwiches after the teen shot in the direction of three gang members, striking 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.