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
Chicago's migrant shelter population halved as spring evictions increase
The city recently placed a 60-day limit on shelter stays for incoming migrants.
Illinois Governor Allocates Additional $41.5M to Support Asylum Seekers
J.B. Pritzker awarded grants to multiple municipalities to aid migrants arriving in the state. He also addressed Biden on ways the federal government can provide more support for states.
Illinois Girl Found Safe In North Carolina Nearly 6 Years After Her Mom Reportedly Kidnapped Her
Kayla Unbehaun's mother was detained on a $250,000 bond and was awaiting extradition to Illinois.
101-Year-Old Woman Claims That Tequila Is The Secret To Her Long Life
A woman who recently celebrated her 101st birthday revealed that the secret to her happy life is tequila.
Pregnant Woman Fatally Stabs Her Boyfriend After Argument Over Reheating Food In Microwave
A pregnant woman fatally stabbed her boyfriend during an argument over reheating food in a microwave.
17-Year-Old Boy Collapses, Dies During His Choir Event
A 17-year-old teen unexpectedly collapsed and died while he was performing his solo choir event.
California, Illinois Declare State Of Emergency Over Monkeypox Spread
The spread of monkeypox continues in the United States as California and Illinois have declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as confirmed cases of the virus continues to increase in the community.
Highland Park Shooting: Kamala Harris Visits Scene, Calls On Congress To Ban Assault Weapons
The United States Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Fourth of July shooting scene in Highland Park on Tuesday.
Rapper 'Person Of Interest' In July 4 Massacre After Posting String Of Disturbing Videos
An Internet rapper was arrested on Monday after he was linked to a shooting of a July 4 Parade in Illinois that left over six people dead and dozens of others injured.
22-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Found Headless In Illinois, Ex-Partner Arrested
A pregnant woman was found headless when her mother went to check on her for now keeping in touch for a number of days over in Illinois.
Man Hid His Mom, Sister's Deaths, Buried Their Bodies In The Backyard Of Their Home
An Illinois man has been accused of hiding the death of his mother and sister before proceeding to bury their bodies in the backyard of the family’s dilapidated suburban Chicago home.
Body Of Trans Activist Elise Malary Fished From Lake Michigan A Week After Being Reported Missing
Local trans activist Elise Malary was found dead on Saturday in Lake Michigan over a week after she first went missing in the area.
State Trooper Shot Wife To Death Before She Could Leave Him In Apparent Murder-Suicide
An Illinois state trooper allegedly shot and murdered his wife who was intending to leave him before killing himself earlier this week in an apparent murder-suicide.
University Professor Stabbed Boyfriend 70 Times During Threesome In 'Cold-Blooded Execution'
Former Northwestern University professor Wyndham Lathem has been sentenced to 53 years in prison on Tuesday for the murder of his boyfriend Trenton Cornell-Duranleau.
Grandfather Sacrifices Life Trying To Save 10-Year-Old Girl Who Fell In Frozen Pond
A grandfather risked his life to save his 10-year-old granddaughter who was saved but is now in critical condition in Illinois.
Firefighters Resign En Masse After Convicted Arsonist Appointed Fire Department Chief
Ten firefighters from Illinois resigned from their post on Monday following the appointment of convicted arsonist Jerame Simmons to the position of acting fire chief.
Jeff Bezos Under Fire Following Death Of 6 Amazon Workers After Tornado Causes Warehouse Collapse
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has caught flak for celebrating the third launch of Blue Origin's human spaceflight before addressing Friday's deadly Amazon warehouse collapse that killed six of his employees and left at least one injured.
Animal Abuse: Illinois Man Sentenced To 3-Years In Prison For Starving Dogs To Death
A man has been sentenced after he starved his two dogs to death and a third was found in an emaciated condition.
Serial Baby Killer Granted Parole After 30 Years In Prison For Murdering Two Infants Three Years Apart
Paula Sims, an Illinois woman who was convicted over 30 years ago for killing her two baby girls on two separate occasions, has been granted parole on Thursday.
Woman Shoots Man To Death For Refusing To Kiss Her
A woman allegedly shot a man to death after he refused to kiss her and instead kissed his girlfriend.
Mother Googled ‘Ways To Get Rid Of Your Child’ Before Murdering 5-Month-Old Baby Girl
Joslynn Graham has been arrested for the murder of her five-month-old daughter Emery Lyons, which prosecutors have said was premeditated on Graham's part.
Man Ran Child Pornography Ring From His Apartment By Soliciting Struggling Women For Lewd Photos Of Infants, Toddlers Via Facebook
A federal jury has convicted an Indiana registered sex offender on Monday for operating a child pornography ring from his family’s apartment, conspiring with multiple women to supply him with sexually explicit pictures of infants and young children in exchange for money.
Homeowner Nabbed After Shooting Alleged Invader, Burglar Dead With Shotgun
A man named Blake Williams was found dead on the scene after he attempted a botched home invasion of a Rantoul, Illinois residence.
Pro-Skateboarder Terry Kennedy Faces Murder Charge For Beating Man To Death
Terry Kennedy has been arrested and charged for the murder of a man who was reportedly his friend.
Woman Charged For Harassing Grizzly Bear Cubs To Take Photos In Yellowstone Park
Samantha Dehring has been charged on Monday for disturbing the wildlife of sow grizzlies in Yellowstone Park, which happened on May 10, 2021.
Mother Convicted Of Manslaughter For Refusing To Have Diabetic Teen Daughter Treated
A mother has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for refusing to have her teen daughter treated for diabetes.