Chicago man shot by concealed-carry holder after fatally shooting woman, wounding 2 men: police
A man allegedly fatally shot a woman and wounded two other men over the weekend in Austin before being shot by a concealed-carry holder, police said.
A man allegedly fatally shot a woman and wounded two other men over the weekend in Austin before being shot by a concealed-carry holder, police said.
Chicago police officer, ATF agents shot in Morgan Park; 2 in custody
There was another brazen attack on law enforcement in Chicago on Wednesday.
There was another brazen attack on law enforcement in Chicago on Wednesday.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Chicago officers surprise kids with new basketball hoop after seeing them play with milk crate
Chicago police officers on Monday surprised a group of children with a new basketball hoop – after seeing them playing instead with a milk crate – and even stuck around to shoot hoops in the neighborhood.
Chicago police officers on Monday surprised a group of children with a new basketball hoop – after seeing them playing instead with a milk crate – and even stuck around to shoot hoops in the neighborhood.
Body of Illinois man found in gas tanker hauled by truck
An Illinois man's body was found inside a tanker filled with gas after two truck drivers noticed the fuel wasn't flowing smoothly during unloading, police said.
An Illinois man's body was found inside a tanker filled with gas after two truck drivers noticed the fuel wasn't flowing smoothly during unloading, police said.
Illinois exodus: Residents leaving the state in droves, data shows
Data shows the state of Illinois is losing residents, big time. So where are all these people and their tax dollars going?
Data shows the state of Illinois is losing residents, big time. So where are all these people and their tax dollars going?
Owner of Maywood barbershop charged with killing customer who refused to pay
The owner of a suburban barbershop was ordered held in lieu of $250,000 bail Sunday after he allegedly shot and killed a customer who refused to pay.
The owner of a suburban barbershop was ordered held in lieu of $250,000 bail Sunday after he allegedly shot and killed a customer who refused to pay.
One McDonald's is so desperate for workers it is giving away iPhones
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
2 Chicago police officers shot, recovering and in good condition: 'These are brave people'
"This offender had no regard for their position as police officers," Supt. Brown said. "No regard. And began trying to kill them. Let's be clear. This offender turned and immediately tried to kill these officers, by firing a gun and hitting both of them."
"This offender had no regard for their position as police officers," Supt. Brown said. "No regard. And began trying to kill them. Let's be clear. This offender turned and immediately tried to kill these officers, by firing a gun and hitting both of them."
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
Man attacks Chicago couple in 'horror movie'-like barrage
A man attacked a couple in Fernwood over the weekend, allegedly biting off parts of their ears.
A man attacked a couple in Fernwood over the weekend, allegedly biting off parts of their ears.
Anthony Alvarez Video: Footage of Chicago police fatally shooting 22-year-old released
Videos of Chicago police fatally shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last month in Portage Park were released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday.
Videos of Chicago police fatally shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last month in Portage Park were released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday.
Suspect charged in murder of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams at a McDonalds drive thru in Chicago
Chicago police have charged 18-year-old Marion Lewis with murder in the shooting death of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams.
Chicago police have charged 18-year-old Marion Lewis with murder in the shooting death of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams.
Illinois man puts dad's ashes into ball, bowls perfect game
John Hinkle Sr. never bowled a perfect game while he was alive. His son changed that last week when he scored a perfect 300 using a bowling ball with John Hinkle Sr.’s ashes inside.
John Hinkle Sr. never bowled a perfect game while he was alive. His son changed that last week when he scored a perfect 300 using a bowling ball with John Hinkle Sr.’s ashes inside.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Seven-year-old girl shot dead at McDonalds drive-thru in Chicago
Jaslyn Adams, 7, died in a McDonalds drive-thru in Chicago on a Sunday afternoon. Her father was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. The killer is still on the loose.
Jaslyn Adams, 7, died in a McDonalds drive-thru in Chicago on a Sunday afternoon. Her father was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. The killer is still on the loose.
Video shows Black high school football player forced to sit near banana peels
A Black football player at a northwest Illinois high school is seen on video sitting down in a locker littered with banana peels after a teammate threatens to break his knees if he doesn’t comply.
A Black football player at a northwest Illinois high school is seen on video sitting down in a locker littered with banana peels after a teammate threatens to break his knees if he doesn’t comply.
Chicago trucker charged in kidnapping and ransom scheme, and there may be more victims
The suspects are Brian T. Summerson, 25, of South Carolina, who worked along I-95 from New Jersey to Miami, as well as along routes between Kansas City and Chicago, and Pierre L. Washington, 35, of Chicago, who owns a trucking company called God Got Me LLC.
The suspects are Brian T. Summerson, 25, of South Carolina, who worked along I-95 from New Jersey to Miami, as well as along routes between Kansas City and Chicago, and Pierre L. Washington, 35, of Chicago, who owns a trucking company called God Got Me LLC.
Reputed gang member accused of gunning down woman coming home from church
A reputed gang member was charged with fatally shooting a 37-year-old woman on her way home from church with her husband on the Northwest Side.
A reputed gang member was charged with fatally shooting a 37-year-old woman on her way home from church with her husband on the Northwest Side.
Man used ‘samurai knife’ to kill elderly family member in Bellwood: prosecutors
A man is accused of stabbing an elderly family member dozens of times using a "samurai knife," killing her inside her Bellwood home before leaving with a phone and envelopes of cash.
A man is accused of stabbing an elderly family member dozens of times using a "samurai knife," killing her inside her Bellwood home before leaving with a phone and envelopes of cash.