Crime becoming a major focus in Illinois' gubernatorial primary

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.

Aurora Pride Parade canceled over not enough officers available to work the event

The Aurora Pride Parade has been canceled. This comes after parade organizers told the Aurora Police Department last month that uniformed officers wouldn't be allowed to march in the parade.

Aurora Pride Parade in jeopardy after police controversy

The Aurora Pride Parade sparked debate last month with rules about how police could participate — and now, there aren't enough officers to keep the event safe.

Coroner releases name of hatchet-wielding man killed by Naperville police

Authorities have released the name of a man shot and killed by a Naperville police officer after he allegedly lunged with a hatchet during a traffic stop Friday.

Chicago woman struck and killed bicyclist in West Loop, then drove away: prosecutors

As Courtney Bertucci approached Peoria Avenue, she swerved into oncoming traffic again and struck Paresh Chhatrala head-on, Cook County prosecutors said. Witnesses then chased her down and detained her until Chicago police arrived.

Controversy surrounds proposed Dunkin' Donuts in Clarendon Hills

Suburban residents are pushing back against plans for an old tavern that shut down four years ago to be turned into a Dunkin’ Donuts.

Suburban residents push back against plans to build Dunkin' Donuts
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Clarendon Hills residents were pushing back against plans for an old tavern that shut down four years ago to be turned into a Dunkin? Donuts.

Pritzker makes dolostone official state rock
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Governor JB Pritzker has designated the official state rock of Illinois, and it's all thanks to a group of middle school students in Burr Ridge.

Man stabbed at Naperville health club after confronting thief: police

According to Naperville police, the victim confronted another man who was rifling through the victim's personal belongings in the health club locker room.

Chicago-area mom says 'zip line malfunction' nearly killed her
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A Chicago area mom says she's lucky to be alive after the harness on a zipline ride at a suburban adventure park became entangled around her neck, choking her as her family looked on helplessly.

Irvin promises to repeal criminal justice reforms, gubernatorial rival calls him a 'fraud'

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin brought his campaign for governor to Chicago on Wednesday, promising to repeal criminal justice reforms signed into law by incumbent JB Pritzker.

Chicago area woman sues, says 'zip line malfunction' nearly killed her
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A Chicago area mom says she's lucky to be alive after the harness on a zipline ride at a suburban adventure park became entangled around her neck, choking her as her family looked on helplessly.