Man, 66, killed during fight on Chicago's Near West Side

A 66-year-old man died after a fight broke out at a residence in Chicago's University Village Friday night.

Driver killed, 5 injured in wrong-way crash on Lake Shore Drive

A wrong-way crash on Lake Shore Drive near Hyde Park early Saturday morning left one person dead and several others seriously injured.

Racist texts circulating across US, including in Illinois
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Federal and state investigations are underway as racist, offensive text messages circulate across the country, targeting Black Americans.

Suburban teacher's aide charged with battery after slamming, dragging student: police

A suburban elementary school teacher’s aide has been charged with battery after allegedly assaulting an 8-year-old student by throwing him to the ground and dragging him into a classroom.

Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment

A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.

Racist text messages targeting Illinois residents
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul publicly condemned the texts, releasing a statement in which he expressed anger and concern.

Cook County Jail inmate indicted after drug-soaked papers found in shoes

A 21-year-old inmate at Cook County Jail is facing additional charges after authorities discovered drug-soaked papers in his shoes.

Two arrested on I-55 after pursuit tied to Chicago homicide: police

Two people were arrested on Interstate 55 after fleeing from Illinois State Police in a tow truck wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide.

Chicago rapper Lil Durk charged in federal indictment over deadly feud with rival rapper

Chicago rapper Durk Banks, also known as "Lil Durk," has been charged in a federal grand jury indictment, which alleges he conspired in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a rival rapper. 

Cook County man crashes into ISP squad car on I-94, injuring trooper: police

A Cook County man faces charges after crashing into an Illinois State Police trooper’s vehicle on the Bishop Ford Expressway earlier this week.