Park Ridge man sentenced for embezzlement in failed Chicago bank case

A federal judge has sentenced a suburban real estate developer to prison for his role in a scheme that embezzled millions of dollars from Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago.

Wisconsin school shooting: Motive appears to be 'combination of factors'

Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."

Aurora man learns sentence for providing fentanyl that led to woman’s death

A 37-year-old Aurora man was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to drug-induced homicide, authorities said.

Illinois judge sentences man with 'lengthy criminal history' to decades in prison for weapons-related charges

An Illinois judge sentenced a 31-year-old man to 40 years in prison following convictions in two separate weapon-related cases, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announced.

Woman, 26, injured during shootout on Chicago’s South Side

A 26-year-old woman was shot and injured during a shootout on Chicago’s South Side early Tuesday morning, police said.

CTA bus rider shot with paintball gun in Lincoln Park

A man was shot with a paintball gun during an argument on a CTA bus Monday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Madison school shooting, police chief issues correction

A school shooting in Madison left three people dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others wounded on Monday morning.

Police identify Wisconsin school shooter as 15-year-old girl
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A deadly shooting at a Christian private school in Madison, Wisconsin, left three people dead, including the shooter, police said on Monday.

Ex-aide testifies in Madigan corruption trial, offers unexpected support for defense

A former senior aide to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan offered surprising testimony Monday in Madigan’s federal corruption trial, with much of his account appearing to bolster the defense’s case.

Illinois State Police squad car struck in Downers Grove

A driver struck an Illinois State Police squad car early Sunday morning on Interstate 55 near Route 83 in Downers Grove.

Man accused of attempted murder, allegedly set Texas home on fire with 3 kids inside

A man who lived in Fulshear, Texas is accused of intentionally setting his house on fire while his three children were inside. Fulshear is a small community west of Houston.