California man allegedly lived in airport for months because he was afraid to fly: report
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months.
Chicago man busted in Capitol riot admits to feds: 'Wow, you're pretty good,' papers show
A Chicago man accused of storming the Capitol last week allegedly told agents who showed up to arrest him: "Wow, you’re pretty good," court papers show.
One man responsible for 3 random murders and other shootings in Chicago, Evanston, police say
A man named Jason Nightengale randomly killed three people in Chicago, wounded several others, shot a woman at an IHOP in Evanston, and got into a shootout with police before he was shot and killed Saturday night, police said.
New congresswoman: 'Hitler was right on one thing'
Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans Wednesday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech a day earlier outside the U.S. Capitol.
Growing calls to boycott some Chicago businesses following US Capitol riot
Henry Chang owns at least three Chicago restaurants where staff are now receiving death threats after Chang posted a picture with a Washington, D.C. boarding pass saying, "Get wild fight for Trump."
Healthy 18-year-old Illinois girl dies of COVID-19: 'You need to take it seriously'
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
More charges filed against couple that allegedly kept girls as slaves in Aurora
The couple allegedly forced both girls — who were about 10 and 15 years old when they were smuggled into the U.S. — to provide labor and services for their own private gain, prosecutors said.
Chicago family blames haircut in couple's coronavirus deaths
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
Illinois K-9 officer killed in the line of duty by intoxicated driver
A Boone County police dog was killed Sunday morning, after a driver crashed into the squad car it was sitting in.
3 dead, 3 injured after bowling alley shooting
A gunman opened fire inside an Illinois bowling alley, killing three people and injuring three others Saturday night in what authorities believe was a random attack.
Shooting at Illinois bowling alley leaves three dead, three injured
Three died and three were injured in an Illinois shooting Dec. 26 when a gunman open fired in a bowling alley. Authorities believe it was a random attack.
'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.
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.
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.
Chicago couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
Unborn twins die after mother injured in Chatham fight
A 24-year-old woman’s unborn twins died Sunday after she was injured in a fight with a man in Chatham on the South Side.
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.