Pritzker says Loyola student Sheridan Gorman’s killing was due to ‘real failures’
The governor blamed the Trump administration for not going after "the worst of the worst," as the president said he would.
The governor blamed the Trump administration for not going after "the worst of the worst," as the president said he would.
Loyola student killing sparks backlash against Venezuelan community
After an arrest in the Loyola student’s killing, local Venezuelan groups say they’re seeing increased hate tied to the suspect’s nationality. They condemn the violence and support the victim’s family, while urging people not to generalize an entire community.
After an arrest in the Loyola student’s killing, local Venezuelan groups say they’re seeing increased hate tied to the suspect’s nationality. They condemn the violence and support the victim’s family, while urging people not to generalize an entire community.
Woman charged with murder in deaths of 3 at Chicago-area home, sheriff says
An Indiana woman is facing first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of three people at a home in suburban Will County.
An Indiana woman is facing first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of three people at a home in suburban Will County.
Suburban Chicago storage manager pleads guilty in theft of Walter Payton sports memorabilia
A suburban Chicago storage manager admitted stealing and selling Walter Payton memorabilia worth over $1M for just $75K.
A suburban Chicago storage manager admitted stealing and selling Walter Payton memorabilia worth over $1M for just $75K.
Man fatally shot near United Center on Chicago's West Side; suspects sought: police
A 67-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, and police are searching for the suspects.
A 67-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, and police are searching for the suspects.
Two suspects in custody after burglary, police chases in Elmwood Park
Two suspects are in custody following a burglary in Palos Township and police pursuits in Elmwood Park, authorities said.
Two suspects are in custody following a burglary in Palos Township and police pursuits in Elmwood Park, authorities said.
Chicago mayor responds after sudden firings of top public safety aides
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses backlash following the abrupt dismissal of key public safety officials and weighs in on questions surrounding the Sheridan Gorman tragedy.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses backlash following the abrupt dismissal of key public safety officials and weighs in on questions surrounding the Sheridan Gorman tragedy.
Quadruple amputee, pro cornhole player charged with murder in fatal shooting | ChicagoNOW
A Maryland man is facing multiple charges, including murder, after a fatal shooting.
A Maryland man is facing multiple charges, including murder, after a fatal shooting.
Man arrested in Wisconsin to face Chicago murder charge
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in the Roseland neighborhood earlier this year.
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in the Roseland neighborhood earlier this year.
Suburban Chicago man who used COVID relief money to buy luxury cars sentenced
A suburban Chicago man is heading to prison after prosecutors say he stole millions in COVID relief funds and bought several luxury cars.
A suburban Chicago man is heading to prison after prosecutors say he stole millions in COVID relief funds and bought several luxury cars.
Chicago man charged with threatening to 'shoot up' synagogue
A Chicago man was charged with threatening online to “shoot up” a Jewish synagogue.
A Chicago man was charged with threatening online to “shoot up” a Jewish synagogue.
Chicago crime: 63-year-old charged in Back of the Yards shooting
A 63-year-old man has been charged with a shooting that left another man seriously wounded last weekend in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
A 63-year-old man has been charged with a shooting that left another man seriously wounded last weekend in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
WA man booked into jail for 98th time after high-speed chase
Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.
Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.
Attempted child luring in Lincoln Park interrupted by witness, police say
Chicago police say a young girl narrowly avoided a possible abduction over the weekend in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Chicago police say a young girl narrowly avoided a possible abduction over the weekend in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Attempted child luring in Lincoln Park interrupted by witness, police say
Chicago police say a young girl narrowly avoided a possible abduction over the weekend in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Chicago police say a young girl narrowly avoided a possible abduction over the weekend in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Quadruple amputee, professional cornhole player faces murder charges
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026.
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026.
Chicago police warn of attempted kidnapping in Park West
Chicago police are warning parents after an attempted kidnapping in the Park West neighborhood.
Chicago police are warning parents after an attempted kidnapping in the Park West neighborhood.
Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, victim awarded $19M
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
Suburban Chicago man accused of killing wife with vacuum cord denied release: prosecutors
A suburban Chicago man accused of strangling his estranged wife with a vacuum power cord will remain in custody until his next court date, a judge ruled Monday.
A suburban Chicago man accused of strangling his estranged wife with a vacuum power cord will remain in custody until his next court date, a judge ruled Monday.
Court documents reveal new details in apartment blaze that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman
Prosecutors reveal what happened in the weeks and hours before the deadly blaze that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
Prosecutors reveal what happened in the weeks and hours before the deadly blaze that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.