2 little boys ID'd by medical examiner after falling in frozen Palatine pond
Two boys have been pronounced dead after being rescued from an icy pond in Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
Two boys have been pronounced dead after being rescued from an icy pond in Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
United flight attendant sent to hospital after altercation with angry passenger
A United Airlines flight attendant was taken to a hospital following an incident with an angry passenger on a flight.
A United Airlines flight attendant was taken to a hospital following an incident with an angry passenger on a flight.
'Act of hate' found at Obama Presidential Center worksite in Chicago, $100k reward offered
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
Suspect allegedly 'ran out of candy,' passed out gummy bears laced with drugs in suburban Chicago
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
3-year-old among 14 people shot on West Side: 'It was like a war scene'
Three children were among 14 people wounded in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side Monday night.
Three children were among 14 people wounded in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side Monday night.
Chicago sex offender molests multiple women while on bail: report
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in Chicago while on bail this year, according to a local report.
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in Chicago while on bail this year, according to a local report.
Ex-Chisago Co. Sheriff threatened second woman into bizarre sex scheme: Charges
The former Chisago County Sheriff is facing charges after a second woman came forward claiming he blackmailed her with threatening letters to coerce her into performing sexual acts while he was still the sheriff.
The former Chisago County Sheriff is facing charges after a second woman came forward claiming he blackmailed her with threatening letters to coerce her into performing sexual acts while he was still the sheriff.
Suburban high school drops 'king' and 'queen' homecoming titles
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant's 50-minute rant, calls for dismissal
Darrell Brooks went on a 50-minute rant late Thursday morning, calling for the dismissal of the case against him in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, citing a number of reasons why proceedings shouldn't continue. Judge Dorow denied the request, stating, "This trial will keep going."
Darrell Brooks went on a 50-minute rant late Thursday morning, calling for the dismissal of the case against him in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, citing a number of reasons why proceedings shouldn't continue. Judge Dorow denied the request, stating, "This trial will keep going."
Chicago tenant arrested after landlord found dismembered in freezer
A woman on Chicago’s North Side noticed her landlord was missing, and her call to police led to a string of terrifying discoveries.
A woman on Chicago’s North Side noticed her landlord was missing, and her call to police led to a string of terrifying discoveries.
Plainfield home's 'Stranger Things' decoration causes controversy
A suburban house is winning Halloween this year, but not without controversy.
A suburban house is winning Halloween this year, but not without controversy.
Mateo Zastro: Little Chicago boy shot in head and killed during road rage incident
"That child usually sits in the front seat next to his mother, but he wanted to get back to sit next to his brother," said community activist Andrew Holmes, who spent a couple hours trying to comfort the family on Saturday.
"That child usually sits in the front seat next to his mother, but he wanted to get back to sit next to his brother," said community activist Andrew Holmes, who spent a couple hours trying to comfort the family on Saturday.
Josiah Brown: Toddler pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan dies from injuries
A 3-year-old boy who was pushed off Navy Pier in Chicago by his aunt on Monday has died from his injuries, according to the medical examiner's office.
A 3-year-old boy who was pushed off Navy Pier in Chicago by his aunt on Monday has died from his injuries, according to the medical examiner's office.
Woman pushed 3-year-old nephew into water off Navy Pier then pretended she didn't know the child: prosecutors
Bail was denied for the woman who was charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan off Navy Pier, leaving him in "very critical" condition.
Bail was denied for the woman who was charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan off Navy Pier, leaving him in "very critical" condition.
Mega Millions jackpot winners come forward; Two people to split $1.34B prize
Two people have come forward to claim the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost eight weeks after the drawing.
Two people have come forward to claim the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost eight weeks after the drawing.
'Horrific' explosion injures at least 8 at Chicago apartment
At least eight people were injured during an explosion at an apartment Tuesday morning in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
At least eight people were injured during an explosion at an apartment Tuesday morning in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
R. Kelly verdict: Singer found guilty in Chicago trial
A federal jury in Chicago convicted R. Kelly on Wednesday of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex after a monthlong trial in his hometown, delivering another legal blow to a singer who was once one of the world’s biggest R&B stars.
A federal jury in Chicago convicted R. Kelly on Wednesday of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex after a monthlong trial in his hometown, delivering another legal blow to a singer who was once one of the world’s biggest R&B stars.
R. Kelly trial goes to jurors as deliberations begin
The federal case in Chicago against R&B superstar R. Kelly is now in the hands of a jury at the end of a month-long trial.
The federal case in Chicago against R&B superstar R. Kelly is now in the hands of a jury at the end of a month-long trial.
INCREDIBLE VIDEO: Water jets into the air as Chicago is hit by flooding
The rain started on Sunday morning and the storm system pounded Chicago for hours, leaving some residents dealing with flooded basements.
The rain started on Sunday morning and the storm system pounded Chicago for hours, leaving some residents dealing with flooded basements.