Pritzker: If Trump sends federal troops to Chicago, we'll 'immediately go to court'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is prepared to take President Donald Trump to court if the White House follows through on threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is prepared to take President Donald Trump to court if the White House follows through on threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago.
Feds intercept 1,300 barrels of meth precursor chemicals shipped from China to Mexico
Federal officials made a high-seas interception of hundreds of thousands of pounds of two different precursor chemicals that are used to make methamphetamine, a shipment they say came from China and was destined for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
Federal officials made a high-seas interception of hundreds of thousands of pounds of two different precursor chemicals that are used to make methamphetamine, a shipment they say came from China and was destined for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
South Shore shooting leaves man critically wounded
A man was shot and critically wounded Thursday morning in the South Shore neighborhood.
A man was shot and critically wounded Thursday morning in the South Shore neighborhood.
Trump considers sending federal troops to New Orleans before Chicago
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
Chicago crime: Boy, 14, charged in shooting that left 4 teens wounded
A 14-year-old boy was charged in connection with a shooting this July that left four other teens wounded on Chicago's West Side.
A 14-year-old boy was charged in connection with a shooting this July that left four other teens wounded on Chicago's West Side.
Andrew Mcauliff: Illinois man went missing in August, police seek public's help
Have you seen Andrew Mcauliff? Police say the suburban man was last spotted leaving his home two weeks ago.
Have you seen Andrew Mcauliff? Police say the suburban man was last spotted leaving his home two weeks ago.
Aurora teen brutally assaulted senior during robbery attempt, police say
“A violent, unprovoked attack,” Aurora’s police chief said after a 70-year-old was hospitalized. A teen suspect is in custody.
“A violent, unprovoked attack,” Aurora’s police chief said after a 70-year-old was hospitalized. A teen suspect is in custody.
Man charged with pushing park manager into Glen Ellyn pool during rowdy scene
A man has been charged with battery after allegedly pushing a Park District manager into a pool during a chaotic scene at a Glen Ellyn pool earlier this summer.
A man has been charged with battery after allegedly pushing a Park District manager into a pool during a chaotic scene at a Glen Ellyn pool earlier this summer.
Chicago burglaries: 2 North Side businesses robbed minutes apart
Two businesses were burglarized overnight in under an hour across Chicago's North Side.
Two businesses were burglarized overnight in under an hour across Chicago's North Side.
Man charged in shooting of man driving away after argument, police say
A man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to an argument that turned violent in May.
A man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to an argument that turned violent in May.
Arrest made after woman, 26, fatally shot in Far South Side dispute: police
An arrest has been made after a 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a violent dispute last weekend on Chicago’s Far South Side, authorities said.
An arrest has been made after a 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a violent dispute last weekend on Chicago’s Far South Side, authorities said.
Ex-Illinois youth center employee had sexual relationship with inmate, prosecutors say
An employee at an Illinois youth center was charged with having a sexual relationship with an inmate.
An employee at an Illinois youth center was charged with having a sexual relationship with an inmate.
Chicago sees fewest summer murders since 1965 as Trump pushes for federal troops
New data released Wednesday is shedding light on Chicago violence.
New data released Wednesday is shedding light on Chicago violence.
Chicago sees fewest summer murders since 1965
New data released Wednesday is shedding light on Chicago violence as President Donald Trump cites high crime in the city while continuing to push for mobilizing the National Guard.
New data released Wednesday is shedding light on Chicago violence as President Donald Trump cites high crime in the city while continuing to push for mobilizing the National Guard.
Illinois man sentenced for raping grandchildren in suburban home
An Illinois man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after sexually assaulting two of his grandchildren.
An Illinois man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after sexually assaulting two of his grandchildren.
Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
Epstein victims say they’ll compile their own list: ‘Stay tuned’
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.
'Ketamine Queen,' accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry, pleads guilty
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry's death.
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry's death.
Cook County man tried to smother wife with pillow, police say
A man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to smother his wife to death last month in suburban Buffalo Grove.
A man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to smother his wife to death last month in suburban Buffalo Grove.
Families of teens shot at Chicago's Douglass Park file lawsuit against suspect, park district
The families of two teens who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.
The families of two teens who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.