Cook County man who shot 2 people in Jeep gets 42 years in prison
A Cook County man who opened fire on two people sitting in a parked Jeep will spend the next 42 years in prison.
2 adults, teen arrested after high-speed chase in stolen car from Willowbrook: Police
Two adults and one minor were arrested and charged after allegedly stealing a car out of Willowbrook and leading police on a high-speed chase, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Chicago man accused of new suburban retail thefts while on pretrial release
Illinois prosecutors say a Chicago man already on pretrial release for retail theft was charged again for the same crime.
Christkindlmarkets in Chicago, Aurora open this week
Christkindlmarket in downtown Chicago is opening up for the holiday season this Friday.
Man charged after sexual assaults and attacks on women in Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and Darien: police
A man has been charged with attempted sexual assault of a Hinsdale woman and grabbing multiple women in Downers Grove and Darien, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Montgomery man sentenced to 25 years for role in deadly Aurora shooting in 2022: officials
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for driving a getaway car in a deadly shooting in 2022, according to the Kane County State's Attorney.
Chicago man gets 48 years for shooting pregnant woman in 2022: prosecutors
A Chicago man was sentenced to 48 years in prison for shooting a pregnant woman in early 2022, prosecutors say.
Chicago man led police on high-speed chase with 4-year-old in car: prosecutors
A Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase with a 4-year-old child in the back seat will remain in custody until his next court date, prosecutors said.
Suburban university finds football player's report of racism credible
There is new attention being drawn to the case of a Aurora University freshman who says two teammates used racist language toward him in August.
Aurora man found guilty of shooting ex-partner after car crash, prosecutors say
An Aurora man has been convicted of first-degree murder for shooting and killing his former partner after crashing their car in January 2024, prosecutors said.
Illinois grandma’s lucky lottery ticket turns into $3 million payday
Move over bingo night — this Illinois grandma just scored the ultimate win: $3 million from a lottery scratch-off.
Burr Ridge mayor pushes for a unique ZIP code: What’s behind the new effort? | ChicagoLIVE
The Village of Burr Ridge — one of Chicago’s great suburbs — is renewing its push for its own ZIP code after years of sharing one with Willowbrook. Mayor Gary Grasso joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain why this change matters, what challenges it could solve, and how a national ZIP Code Coalition is helping communities across 26 states fight for local identity and efficiency.
Chicago man accused of 'spreading addiction, pain and misery' arrested in Naperville, prosecutors say
A DEA tip led Naperville police to a train station where a Chicago man arriving from California was taken into custody.
Wheaton Zoo cares for bonded coyote pair | ChicagoLIVE
Members of the Wheaton Zoo joined the show to talk about how they're caring for new residents, a pair of juvenile bonded coyotes.
Aurora duo charged with overnight business burglaries, police say
Aurora police say two men are facing felony charges after overnight business break-ins last week.
Aurora fatal crash: Man killed when he, woman ejected from vehicle after hitting tree
Aurora police say a 24-year-old man died and a woman was critically injured in a high-speed crash last week.
Chicago area schools announce closures, shifts to E-learning ahead of snowstorm
With the first snow storm on the way, schools in the Chicago area and Indiana have started to announce closures or shifts to E-learning on Monday.
Chicago weather: Near-impossible travel possible with double-digit snow totals in heaviest areas
Get ready for Chicagoland’s first real dose of Winter tonight and Monday.