New Illinois bill aims to prevent repeat gun charges for first-time offenders

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at providing first-time, non-violent gun offenders with an opportunity to comply with gun licensing regulations. 

Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter found dead in New Orleans hotel

A woman with a history of credit card theft and drugging men was arrested after a reporter covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans was found dead in his hotel room.

Man found dead with head trauma: police
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A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive on Chicago's West Side.

Chicago armed robbery: 16-year-old boy charged

A 16-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed robbery Wednesday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Michael Madigan trial: A timeline of events leading to jury deliberations

Ex- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting a verdict in his federal corruption trial. Here’s a timeline of key events leading up to this moment.

Chicago woman shot, killed on I-10 in Tempe; suspect sought

A Chicago woman was killed in a shooting near I-10 and Elliot Road in Tempe. DPS says the shooting stemmed from an altercation at Main Event near Priest Drive and Warner Road.

Illinois postal workers accused of faking business to cash in on COVID-19 relief

An Illinois couple has been charged after allegedly each receiving two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $40,000 while also receiving federal disability benefits and employed by the U.S. Postal Service.

Judge to decide if Highland Park parade shooting victims can attend trial

The suspect in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting was in court for just five minutes Thursday, but a key decision looms in the case.

Judge to decide if Highland Park parade shooting victims can attend trial
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The suspect in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting was in court for just five minutes Thursday, but a key decision looms in the case.

Mike Madigan trial: Jurors still undecided after 7 days of deliberations

The jury deciding the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has now been in deliberations for seven days, with no verdict reached.

Cook County man accused of stealing coach's backpack at cheer competition

A suburban man has been charged with stealing a cheerleading coach’s backpack during a high school cheerleading competition last month, police said.

Boy, 17, robbed man, woman in Chicago at gunpoint: police

A 17-year-old boy was arrested this week in connection to two armed robberies that occurred in Chicago last year.