Chicago-area men charged after 339 pounds of cocaine seized from home
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
Frankfort mother ordered detained after 2-year-old son's hanging death
A Frankfort mother charged with murder in the hanging death of her 2-year-old son was ordered to remain in custody Tuesday as her case moves forward.
A Frankfort mother charged with murder in the hanging death of her 2-year-old son was ordered to remain in custody Tuesday as her case moves forward.
Frankfort mom accused of killing toddler called him ‘anti-Christ,’ followed Lindsay Clancy trial: prosecutors
New details shed light on what happened inside a Frankfort home where a 2-year-old boy was found dead, as the child's mother faces first-degree murder charges.
New details shed light on what happened inside a Frankfort home where a 2-year-old boy was found dead, as the child's mother faces first-degree murder charges.
Tyler Perry pays nearly $18K lien for 81-year-old Brenda Daurham as community rallies around her
What began as an 81-year-old homeowner’s fight over a denied insurance claim has turned into an outpouring of help, with filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry stepping in to pay the nearly $18,000 lien on Brenda Daurham’s home.
What began as an 81-year-old homeowner’s fight over a denied insurance claim has turned into an outpouring of help, with filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry stepping in to pay the nearly $18,000 lien on Brenda Daurham’s home.
Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Teens charged in murder of Illinois family
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Video shows Chicago police firing shots through windshield during chaotic confrontation
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
Chicago-area boy planning school shooting had gun, ammunition, police say
A suburban boy had planned to commit a school shooting and had a gun, ammunition and knives before being hospitalized on Friday, police say.
A suburban boy had planned to commit a school shooting and had a gun, ammunition and knives before being hospitalized on Friday, police say.
Jose Melesio: Cubs fan visiting Los Angeles dies in hit-and-run crash
A Cubs fan who traveled to Los Angeles never made it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series in late April.
A Cubs fan who traveled to Los Angeles never made it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series in late April.
Cubs fan killed in hit-and-run crash
A Cubs fan who visited Los Angeles was not able to make it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series from late April.
A Cubs fan who visited Los Angeles was not able to make it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series from late April.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
Over 100 LA shelter dogs flown to Chicago for adoption to escape euthanasia
Nearly 100 Los Angeles shelter dogs were flown to Chicago for adoption to create space for over 300 animals seized in a Lake Hughes animal cruelty and hoarding investigation.
Nearly 100 Los Angeles shelter dogs were flown to Chicago for adoption to create space for over 300 animals seized in a Lake Hughes animal cruelty and hoarding investigation.
Jimmy Gracey's body pulled from Barcelona waters after Chicago-area man vanished
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Jimmy Gracey missing: Chicago-area family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Barcelona
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
Jesse Jackson funeral in Chicago: Ex-presidents Obama, Biden, Clinton in attendance
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Crowds celebrate life of Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon, will be honored with a celebration of life in Chicago this week after he died at 84.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon, will be honored with a celebration of life in Chicago this week after he died at 84.
Bears to Indiana? Team calls bill 'most meaningful step' as new site gains traction
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.