‘HOKTUAH,’ ‘GYATT’ among rejected Illinois license plates in 2024
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
Grammy-winner Lil Durk pleads not guilty in LA murder conspiracy case
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Sonya Massey murder: Records show Illinois deputy worked for 6 agencies in 4 years
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
Sonya Massey murder: Officials release video of officer shooting Black woman in her Illinois home
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
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.
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
Northwestern Medicine performs first awake kidney transplant
John Nicholas, 28, of Chicago, was part of a medical breakthrough as doctors at Northwester Medicine performed the first awake kidney transplant on him.
John Nicholas, 28, of Chicago, was part of a medical breakthrough as doctors at Northwester Medicine performed the first awake kidney transplant on him.
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.
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.
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.
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
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.
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.
School bus collides with semitruck in western Illinois, killing 5 including children
Five people, including three children, were killed Monday after a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway in western Illinois, authorities said.
Five people, including three children, were killed Monday after a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway in western Illinois, authorities said.
Videos released of Carol Stream police fatally shooting Isaac Goodlow III
Carol Stream police released a 33-minute video showing the moments officers shot and killed a man in his apartment while responding to a domestic disturbance last month.
Carol Stream police released a 33-minute video showing the moments officers shot and killed a man in his apartment while responding to a domestic disturbance last month.
Chicago passes Gaza ceasefire resolution, sparking concerns of increased anti-Semitism
Just hours after a divided Chicago City Council passed a symbolic ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas, there was growing concern that the political action could lead to an upswing in anti-Semitism.
Just hours after a divided Chicago City Council passed a symbolic ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas, there was growing concern that the political action could lead to an upswing in anti-Semitism.
Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million after can 'exploded into a fireball'
A jury in Illinois has ordered Chicago-based Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million to a Pennsylvania woman who was injured in 2017 when a can of cooking spray ignited in a commercial kitchen at her workplace and set her aflame.
A jury in Illinois has ordered Chicago-based Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million to a Pennsylvania woman who was injured in 2017 when a can of cooking spray ignited in a commercial kitchen at her workplace and set her aflame.
Illinois landlord pleads not guilty to hate crime and murder charges in attack on Muslim mother and son
A man accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her young son pleaded not guilty Monday following his indictment by an Illinois grand jury.
A man accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her young son pleaded not guilty Monday following his indictment by an Illinois grand jury.
Sergio Brown case: Court docs reveal new details in murder of ex-NFL player's mom
Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown appeared in court for a detention hearing Wednesday after being charged with his mom's death in early October.
Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown appeared in court for a detention hearing Wednesday after being charged with his mom's death in early October.
Chicago woman, who recently attempted to break skydiving world record, dies at 104
A 104-year-old Chicago woman who set an unofficial world record for skydiving last week has passed away.
A 104-year-old Chicago woman who set an unofficial world record for skydiving last week has passed away.
'All rats must die': Chicago gang member sentenced after naming witnesses on Facebook
A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.
A Chicago man was sentenced to six years in federal prison last week for retaliating against two witnesses who cooperated with an investigation into the activities of a gang he was a member of.