Brothers Charged With Murder of Mom's Boyfriend During Heated Argument at Gender Reveal Party: Police
Two brothers have been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing their mother's boyfriend to death during a gender reveal party at a restaurant in Illinois.
Mother Strangled to Death With a Bungee Cord by Her Son Who Was Angry at Her for Dating
A jury has found an Illinois man guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of his mother after reportedly becoming upset about her dating life.
Illinois Governor Mocks Trump With Fake Bid to Rename Lake Michigan 'Lake Illinois': 'Deserves to Be Named After a Great State'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker mocks Donald Trump with a satirical video announcement declaring Lake Michigan will be renamed "Lake Illinois."
Illinois Governor Slams Trump's Lawsuit Against the State as 'a Massive' Distraction: 'Unlike Trump, We Follow the Law'
Illinois Gov. Pritzker criticized the Trump administration after the filing of a lawsuit over migrant sanctuary policies, calling it "a massive" distraction.
Trump Administration Sues Chicago and Illinois Claiming Dem Leaders are Blocking Deportation Efforts
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday citing the city and state's "Trump-proofing" efforts as a deliberate blocking of immigration enforcement efforts.
Defense Attorneys Insist 'No Way of Knowing What Was Consensual' After Dead Man Found Bound and Gagged in Chicago Apartment
Defense attorneys representing two men who allegedly beat a Chicago man to death have said that there is no way of knowing the truth of the incident, including what actions the victim consented to before his death.
Illinois Governor Bans Capitol Rioters Pardoned by Trump From Being Hired for Government Jobs
J.B. Pritzker is again pushing back at President Trump by directing an Illinois agency to refrain from hiring pardoned rioters.
Young Woman Found Unresponsive on Hospital Roof After Being Admitted as Patient: 'I Want Answers'
A 28-year-old woman was found unresponsive on the roof of an Illinois hospital where she was admitted as a patient and later died.
Illinois Daycare Accused of Punishing Toddler By Leaving Them in Freezing Alley Before Putting Them in a Trash Can
An Illinois daycare employee has been charged with child endangerment for allegedly placing a 4-year-old boy in a freezing alley and a trash can as punishment.
Users Gasp As Coyote is Yanked Out From Hiding Spot in Aldi Refrigerated Section: 'Did Not Expect That'
A coyote caused a stir at an Aldi on Chicago's West Side when officers pulled it out of a refrigerated shelf, leaving shoppers and social media stunned.
Sex Offender on Probation for Soliciting Child Busted for Soliciting Cops Posing as Child: Prosecutors
A sex offender already on probation for soliciting a child was allegedly busted for trying to meet up with a teen girl that was actually police.
Immigrant-Friendly Chicago Church Halts In-Person Spanish Services Due To Deportation Fears Under Trump
The president-elect is reportedly planning to remove a policy that stops agents from arresting undocumented individuals from sensitive places such as churches and schools
Illinois Teens Accused of Using Dating Apps to Persuade Unsuspecting Men to Meet Up Before Attacking Them
Eleven Illinois teens face felony charges for using dating apps to lure and attack two men allegedly inspired by a viral social media trend.
Chicago Man Will Spend Decades in Prison After Alleged Samurai Sword Attack Left Victim Missing Fingers
An elderly Illinois man who was apprehended by law enforcement after allegedly attempting to commit homicide using a samurai sword has been sentenced.
Illinois Man Accused of Shooting Uncle With a Crossbow Following Argument: 'He Was Tired of It'
A 25-year-old man from Bradley, Illinois, was arrested for allegedly killing his uncle with a crossbow.
Former Illinois Official Convicted of Embezzling Over $50 million In Public Funds Among Those Benefited By Biden's Commutations
Rita Crundwell was sentenced to 19 years in prison in 2013 for embezzling more than $53 million from the city of Dixon
WATCH: Garbage Truck Mysteriously Explodes, Covers Chicago-Area Neighborhood in Trash
A downpour of garbage rained over a Chicago neighborhood when a truck mysteriously exploded, scattering debris across several blocks.
Here are the Least Expensive Cities in the U.S. to Celebrate Christmas
There are many places to spend Christmas in the U.S. but these are the most attractive and economical options so you can celebrate without breaking the bank.
Illinois Man Busted with Zip Ties and Toys After Telling Informant He Planned to "Get Me A Little Boy" to Kidnap for Ransom: Feds
An Illinois man is facing federal charges after allegedly plotting to kidnap a young boy from a private school in Florida and hold him for a $100,000 ransom.
Illinois Democratic Governor Vows to do Everything He Can 'To Protect Our Undocumented Immigrants'
Trump's new "border czar" warned Democratic governors to "get the hell out of the way" speaking about his intentions to see deportations through
Illinois Woman Buys Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket During Quick Grocery Stop, Forgets It in Her Purse
An Illinois woman won $1 million from a lottery ticket in her purse that she had forgotten about.
Ohio Man Who Arranged Hotel Sex with Minors Brought His Baby Along 'Due to Not Having a Babysitter': Cops
An Ohio man was arrested for traveling to Illinois to meet minors for sex, bringing his baby along due to not having a babysitter.
Illinois Governor Vows to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Trump: 'You Come for My People, You Come Through Me'
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a press conference Thursday, addressing President-elect Donald Trump's win against Vice President Kamala Harris, in which he pledged to do everything he could in order to protect his constituents.
Pro-Trump Counties Vote to Secede from Illinois, Form New Red State
Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure.
Illinois Voter Cuts in Line at Polling Place, Punches 60-Year-Old Election Judge in the Face: Police
An Illinois man is under arrest for allegedly punching an election judge in the face after attempting to cut in the voting line.
An Illinois Man Got Mad After a Broken Lottery Machine Forced Him to Buy a Different Ticket. That Ticket Won Him Over $9 Million
A frustrated man ended up winning a $9.2 million prize after a broken lottery machine forced him to buy a ticket for a different game than he originally wanted.
Chicago Fast-Food Worker Snaps, Brutally Kills Customers 'Execution'-Style After Argument: Police
A Chicago fast-food restaurant cashier is charged with shooting two unarmed, unrelated customers 'execution'-style Monday evening.
Illinois Man Named 'Benjamin Franklin' Accused Stealing Lots of Benjamins in Facebook Marketplace Scam
An Illinois man who called himself "Benjamin Franklin" was arrested in connection to multiple reports of robberies on Facebook Marketplace.
Illinois Woman Fights Back After Airbnb Host Slaps Her with $18,000 Bill: 'You Messed with the Wrong Girl'
The Airbnb host shared a photo of a large hole in the bathtub, which Amy Peto said she thought looked like someone hit it with "a sledgehammer."
Undocumented immigrants can now apply for Illinois driver's license under new law
The Illinois' Secretary of State said the law will reduce discrimination against migrants and make roads safer