2 dead, 3 hurt in Chicago mass shooting
Two women are dead and three children are critically hurt following a mass shooting on July 4 on the southside of Chicago.
July 4th mass shooting: 2 women and 1 child dead, 2 more children in critical condition
Two women and a child were killed in a mass shooting Thursday morning in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
Taylor Casey: Chicago police issue missing persons alert for woman who vanished in the Bahamas
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Massive sinkhole opens at soccer field in downstate Illinois
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
Highland Park parade shooting suspect declines plea deal after confusion in court
The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade in 2022 has decided to back out of a plea that would have resulted in a life sentence.
Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency
An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say.
Coroner provides update on 8-year-old girl who died on Chicago-bound flight
The preliminary autopsy that was conducted on an 8-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency on a Chicago-bound flight was deemed inconclusive.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
Chicago woman found not guilty in case involving stolen police car, injured officer
A woman who allegedly stole a Chicago police squad car and dragged an officer during a chaotic incident in June 2022 has been found not guilty.
Engine fire forces United flight to abort takeoff at O’Hare
A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.
'Home Alone' house in north suburbs hits market: 'Own a piece of cinematic history'
The north suburban home that was made famous after being featured in the “Home Alone" film is now on the market.
Tornadoes cause destruction in Iowa as deadly storms race across state
Violent tornadoes tore through Iowa Tuesday. Local authorities reported at least three people were killed in the state.
Former Augusta National employee pleads guilty in Chicago to multimillion dollar memorabilia theft
A former employee of Augusta National Golf Club has pleaded guilty to stealing millions of dollars in memorabilia, including three of the fabled Green Jackets.
Flight delays stack up as storms hit airports in Chicago, Houston
Airports in some of the largest U.S. cities are reporting flight delays as storms move through, prompting ground stops and other issues.
Chicago Police charge Xavier Tate Jr. in Officer Huesca's shooting death
The suspect who was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Chicago police officer last month has been charged.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
40 protesters arrested outside O'Hare Airport for blocking traffic; forcing people to walk to terminals
Chicago police arrested 40 pro-Palestine protesters who blocked traffic on westbound Interstate 190, cutting off traffic to O'Hare Airport on Monday morning.
Chicago mass shooting: New details released
After a shooting where a child lost their life and ten others sustained injuries at a South Side family event on Saturday night, Chicago Police divulged more information. Responding to a ShotSpotter notification at approximately 9:18 p.m., police arrived at the scene on the 2000 block of West 52nd Street in the Back of the Yards community and found several individuals suffering from shooting injuries.