Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Cook County sheriff reveals use of bots to combat human trafficking
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today—prostitution and human trafficking.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today—prostitution and human trafficking.
Dart reveals use of bots to combat human trafficking in Chicago area
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today?prostitution and human trafficking.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today?prostitution and human trafficking.
Wyoming mother shoots 4 daughters before shooting herself, police say
The 32-year-old woman reportedly shot her daughters inside their home, according to police.
The 32-year-old woman reportedly shot her daughters inside their home, according to police.
20 cars burglarized in Geneva; police search for suspect vehicle
Geneva police are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred early Thursday morning.
Geneva police are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred early Thursday morning.
Chicago man admits to $1.5M SNAP fraud, faces up to 20 years in prison
A Chicago man is facing up to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to fraudulently collecting more than $1.5 million in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
A Chicago man is facing up to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to fraudulently collecting more than $1.5 million in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Suburban man convicted of firing shots at woman during road rage incident, following her to police station
A suburban man was convicted this week of opening fire on a woman during a 2022 road rage incident.
A suburban man was convicted this week of opening fire on a woman during a 2022 road rage incident.
Video released of person of interest in deadly Uptown shooting
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest connected to a fatal shooting that happened last October in the Uptown neighborhood.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest connected to a fatal shooting that happened last October in the Uptown neighborhood.
Illinois babysitter stole jewelry and handbags from homes, sold them on Facebook Marketplace: police
An Illinois woman has been charged with stealing jewelry, handbags and clothing from homes where she worked as a babysitter and selling the items on Facebook Marketplace.
An Illinois woman has been charged with stealing jewelry, handbags and clothing from homes where she worked as a babysitter and selling the items on Facebook Marketplace.
Murder charge filed against Chicago man in Washington Park shooting
A Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting last month in the Washington Park neighborhood.
A Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting last month in the Washington Park neighborhood.
Chicago CBP officers find more than 161,000 fake stamps at mail facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized eight shipments of more than 161,000 counterfeit U.S. postage stamps at the Chicago International Mail Branch last weekend.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized eight shipments of more than 161,000 counterfeit U.S. postage stamps at the Chicago International Mail Branch last weekend.
NFL's Kadarius Toney arrested in Georgia for allegedly strangling woman
Toney is accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat, squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe," according to police documents obtained by FOX 5.
Toney is accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat, squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe," according to police documents obtained by FOX 5.
Illinois man arrested 2 years after Kennedy Expressway shooting wounds person: ISP
Illinois State Police arrested a Waukegan man in connection with a 2022 expressway shooting on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.
Illinois State Police arrested a Waukegan man in connection with a 2022 expressway shooting on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.
Michael Madigan's conviction: Will it curb political corruption in Illinois?
Will Mike Madigan's conviction have any impact on political corruption in Illinois? The experts weigh in.
Will Mike Madigan's conviction have any impact on political corruption in Illinois? The experts weigh in.
Mom of Detroit kids who froze to death said she asked for help from city, children's father
Tateona Williams made sure her kids were well fed, went to school, and were loved. She asked for help multiple times, but instead was turned away.
Tateona Williams made sure her kids were well fed, went to school, and were loved. She asked for help multiple times, but instead was turned away.
Second person charged in shooting death of 12-year-old girl in Chicago
A second person has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Dalilah Batey on Chicago’s South Side.
A second person has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Dalilah Batey on Chicago’s South Side.
Michael Madigan verdict: Chicago juror shares insights on deliberations in corruption trial
Malik, identified as Juror Number 6 from Chicago, said the jury found Mike Madigan guilty on certain counts but struggled with others.
Malik, identified as Juror Number 6 from Chicago, said the jury found Mike Madigan guilty on certain counts but struggled with others.
Downers Grove man accused of leaving threatening voicemails for state lawmaker
A Downers Grove man is facing felony charges after allegedly leaving threatening voicemails for Illinois State Representative Anne Stava-Murray.
A Downers Grove man is facing felony charges after allegedly leaving threatening voicemails for Illinois State Representative Anne Stava-Murray.
Illinois lawmakers, politicians react to conviction of Michael Madigan in corruption trial
Illinois lawmakers and politicos gave their reaction to the historic conviction of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Illinois lawmakers and politicos gave their reaction to the historic conviction of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury finds ex-Speaker guilty on 10 counts, deadlocked on others
A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.
A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.



















