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. 

Woman, 27, found shot to death in home on Chicago's Southwest Side

A death investigation was launched after a woman was found shot to death inside a home Thursday morning in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood.

Philly plane crash victim killed on ground identified: police

Philadelphia police have announced 37-year-old Steven Dreuitt was the seventh victim killed due to the medical transport plane crash last Friday.

Bolingbrook man held woman against her will in South Loop carjacking: police

A Bolingbrook man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly hijacking a woman’s vehicle at gunpoint and kidnapping her in the South Loop.

Chicago man charged in 2023 West Side murder, armed robbery

Chicago police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in 2023.

Joliet man charged in 2023 road rage shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway

A Joliet man is behind bars after allegedly opening fire on a vehicle during a violent road rage incident on the Dan Ryan Expressway last year, authorities said.