Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
North Chicago man identified in fatal Waukegan shooting
Police are still piecing together what led to a deadly shooting in Chicago's northern suburbs on Thursday.
Police are still piecing together what led to a deadly shooting in Chicago's northern suburbs on Thursday.
Illinois man arrested in NW Indiana crash that injured high school baseball team
A 41-year-old Illinois man was arrested Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash in LaPorte County involving school minibuses transporting a high school baseball team, authorities said.
A 41-year-old Illinois man was arrested Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash in LaPorte County involving school minibuses transporting a high school baseball team, authorities said.
Woman, 39, wounded in South Side shooting
A 39-year-old woman was shot early Friday morning while walking on the South Side, according to Chicago police.
A 39-year-old woman was shot early Friday morning while walking on the South Side, according to Chicago police.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Chaotic video shows neighbors trying to stop ICE from detaining mother
Two people were arrested after chaotic video showed dozens of people surrounding ICE agents to stop them from detaining an immigrant mother.
Two people were arrested after chaotic video showed dozens of people surrounding ICE agents to stop them from detaining an immigrant mother.
3 arrested in targeted box truck carjacking in Long Grove
Three Chicago men face felony charges following an organized carjacking that targeted a box truck loaded with electronics in Long Grove earlier this week.
Three Chicago men face felony charges following an organized carjacking that targeted a box truck loaded with electronics in Long Grove earlier this week.
Suspect fatally shot by Chicago police after chase, crash in Hammond
A person was fatally shot by Chicago police Thursday evening after a vehicle pursuit ended in Hammond, Indiana, and the suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, authorities said.
A person was fatally shot by Chicago police Thursday evening after a vehicle pursuit ended in Hammond, Indiana, and the suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, authorities said.
Pam Bondi announces ‘largest seizure’ of fentanyl in US history
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Cyber tip leads to child porn charges for Willow Springs sex offender: officials
A convicted sex offender from Willow Springs has been charged with multiple child pornography felonies following a months-long investigation, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
A convicted sex offender from Willow Springs has been charged with multiple child pornography felonies following a months-long investigation, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Chicago man sentenced for suburban kidnapping spree
A Chicago man has learned his sentence for orchestrating a series of violent kidnappings in the suburbs, prosecutors said.
A Chicago man has learned his sentence for orchestrating a series of violent kidnappings in the suburbs, prosecutors said.
FBI looking to ID four suspects after Frankfort bank robbery
The FBI is seeking tips after a bank robbery in south suburban Frankfort.
The FBI is seeking tips after a bank robbery in south suburban Frankfort.
Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast; search for suspect underway
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.
Man, 18, charged in pair of Chicago carjackings last summer
A man was charged in a pair of Chicago carjackings last summer on the Southwest Side.
A man was charged in a pair of Chicago carjackings last summer on the Southwest Side.
Missing woman, 18, from Lincoln Square has been located, police say
A woman who was reported missing Monday from Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood has been located, authorities said.
A woman who was reported missing Monday from Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood has been located, authorities said.
Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
2 charged with murder after deadly shooting in Gary last month, police say
Two people have been charged with murder after a shooting in Gary last month left one man dead and two others injured, police said.
Two people have been charged with murder after a shooting in Gary last month left one man dead and two others injured, police said.
3 alleged gang members federally charged in deadly crime spree across Chicago area
Three alleged members of a Chicago street gang have been charged in a federal indictment with conspiring to commit multiple murders and carjackings across the city and suburbs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Three alleged members of a Chicago street gang have been charged in a federal indictment with conspiring to commit multiple murders and carjackings across the city and suburbs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
'Glad he's alive': After Cook County jail attack, community rallies behind injured guard
A Cook County Jail guard is continuing to recover after he was brutally attacked by a murder suspect last March. Now, a fundraiser is being planned to help the injured officer and his family.
A Cook County Jail guard is continuing to recover after he was brutally attacked by a murder suspect last March. Now, a fundraiser is being planned to help the injured officer and his family.
Teen hospitalized after shooting near Wendell Phillips Academy High School, police say
A 14-year-old boy is hospitalized with a gunshot wound after a shooting near Wendell Phillips Academy High School on the South Side, authorities said.
A 14-year-old boy is hospitalized with a gunshot wound after a shooting near Wendell Phillips Academy High School on the South Side, authorities said.



















