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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.”
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Videos show Lyft driver, passengers being shot at in Woodlawn; driver then beaten up by passengers' friends
TERRIFYING VIDEOS: No one was hit by the gunfire, but the driver was later beaten by friends of the passengers when he dropped them off.
TERRIFYING VIDEOS: No one was hit by the gunfire, but the driver was later beaten by friends of the passengers when he dropped them off.
Bradley officer pleaded for her life before suspect allegedly fatally shot her with her own gun: prosecutors
A Bradley police sergeant was pleading for her life just moments before she was fatally shot with her own service weapon by a gunman in a hotel last week, prosecutors said.
A Bradley police sergeant was pleading for her life just moments before she was fatally shot with her own service weapon by a gunman in a hotel last week, prosecutors said.
California has had more snow than Chicago this winter
It's not too often that California cities beat Chicago in a snow record. But that is exactly what has happened this winter, as more white stuff has fallen in the Golden State than in the Windy City.
It's not too often that California cities beat Chicago in a snow record. But that is exactly what has happened this winter, as more white stuff has fallen in the Golden State than in the Windy City.
Man shot with own gun while sexually assaulting woman in Englewood
A man was shot with his own gun while sexually assaulting a woman Wednesday night in the Englewood neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
A man was shot with his own gun while sexually assaulting a woman Wednesday night in the Englewood neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Chicago 911 dispatcher says 'all hell has broken loose,' rips Lightfoot over crime
"The blood, in my opinion, is on her hands," Keith Thornton said.
"The blood, in my opinion, is on her hands," Keith Thornton said.
Oakbrook Center shooting: 4 injured, 2 in custody and 1 suspect at large after 'shootout' at mall
A shooting inside Oakbrook Center Mall left four people injured Thursday night.
A shooting inside Oakbrook Center Mall left four people injured Thursday night.
Jussie Smollett update: Confidential report released on Foxx's handling of case
A Cook County judge signed an order Monday allowing the release of a 60-page confidential report detailing State's Attorney Kim Foxx's handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
A Cook County judge signed an order Monday allowing the release of a 60-page confidential report detailing State's Attorney Kim Foxx's handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot calls on feds to send more resources to help combat violent crime
"We need these additional resources well in advance of summer," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday while addressing the surge in violent crime.
"We need these additional resources well in advance of summer," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday while addressing the surge in violent crime.