'Cheer' star pleads not guilty to federal child porn, sex charges
Jerry Harris, 21, of Naperville, Illinois, was indicted earlier this month in a seven-count indictment that included the child sex, porn and other allegations.
Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Vaccinations at Chicago-area hospital to resume after 4 workers experience adverse reactions
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
Mall Santa brings Nerf gun to boy who cried after being told 'no guns' for Christmas
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
Woman charged with 2003 murders of newborn twin sons in Stickney Township
A 41-year-old Michigan woman has been charged for the deaths of her newborn twin sons which occurred in 2003, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Saturday.
Retired Chicago firefighter killed while exchanging gunfire with would-be carjackers on Far South Side: police
A retired Chicago firefighter was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers Thursday afternoon in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, according to police.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Shedd penguins go on 'field trip' to Soldier Field
Four penguins from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium recently had the chance to visit Soldier Field.
Kyle Rittenhouse on Kenosha shootings: 'I don't regret it'
While Rittenhouse is charged with fatally shooting two men and injuring a third, he told the Washington Post that he was protecting himself.
Demonstrators sue Chicago Police over ‘brutal, violent’ tactics during protests
Activists who protested in Chicago over George Floyd’s death and the killing by police of other Blacks across the U.S. filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing city police officers of brutally attacking and falsely arresting them during the demonstrations.
'MasterChef Junior' star and Gary-native Ben Watkins, dead at 14
"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died after battling a rare illness.
'Whenever possible, stay home': Pritzker announces new COVID restrictions across Illinois
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
Accused rapist missing after Cook County judge lets him out of jail for $500 due to COVID
Rene Chandler, 31, was on an electronic monitor awaiting trial on charges that he sexually assaulted two women he met on dating apps when he assaulted and robbed a third woman in an Uber in April 2019.
Niles man fights off robbers with an Irish fighting stick
Don’t mess with Dan Donovan or you might get the luck of the Irish upside your head.
Red Lobster opens its first 'ghost kitchen' in Chicago
Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.
Lightfoot issues stay-at-home advisory for Chicago, urges cancelation of Thanksgiving celebrations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Rittenhouse's mother tries to deflect Kenosha shooting blame
Wendy Rittenhouse said her son, Kyle, nor the protesters should have been on the street that night.
White Sox Manager Tony La Russa charged with 2nd DUI
Tony La Russa was charged in late October by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office after tests taken the night of his arrest showed his blood alcohol concentration was .095 — above the legal limit of .08.
National Guard reports to Chicago in case of election unrest
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to prepare for potential election-related civil unrest.