Man who plotted to kill President Trump in Florida gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.
Popular Logan Square bookstore to close, citing financial challenges
Open Books will close its Logan Square location after less than three years.
Open Books will close its Logan Square location after less than three years.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee hiring more than 3,000 workers: How to apply
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up for its 2026 season with a major hiring push, and some jobs start at $19 an hour. Here's how to apply.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up for its 2026 season with a major hiring push, and some jobs start at $19 an hour. Here's how to apply.
Chicago man who fired on officers during SWAT situation charged with nearly two dozen felonies
A 45-year-old Chicago man is facing charges in the attempted murder of Chicago police officers following a SWAT situation earlier this week.
A 45-year-old Chicago man is facing charges in the attempted murder of Chicago police officers following a SWAT situation earlier this week.
Naperville man allegedly stole vehicle, resisted arrest and assaulted officer when taken into custody
A Naperville man was arrested a day after allegedly stealing a vehicle in the west suburb. Here's what happened.
A Naperville man was arrested a day after allegedly stealing a vehicle in the west suburb. Here's what happened.
Boy, 12, shot on Chicago's West Side
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
Chicago man arrested minutes after West Side stabbing, house fire
A Chicago man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after a stabbing and house fire early Tuesday morning.
A Chicago man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after a stabbing and house fire early Tuesday morning.
Chicago man arrested two months after Little Village stabbing
Chicago police say a man was taken into custody two months after stabbing another man in Little Village.
Chicago police say a man was taken into custody two months after stabbing another man in Little Village.
Cook County man charged after loaded gun with extended mag found during traffic stop
Officers say a loaded gun with an extended magazine was recovered from a vehicle last week in Chicago's suburbs.
Officers say a loaded gun with an extended magazine was recovered from a vehicle last week in Chicago's suburbs.
Chicago weather: After weeks below freezing, warmer temperatures ahead
Light lake-effect snow this morning should be minor, followed by mostly cloudy and cold conditions through Friday before temperatures finally climb above freezing this weekend and surge into the 40s or higher early next week.
Light lake-effect snow this morning should be minor, followed by mostly cloudy and cold conditions through Friday before temperatures finally climb above freezing this weekend and surge into the 40s or higher early next week.
Boy, 12, hospitalized after West Side shooting, police say
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
Sole to soul: Celebrating 100 years of excellence
This is the centennial year for the celebration of Black History Month and the Field Museum is marking the milestone.
This is the centennial year for the celebration of Black History Month and the Field Museum is marking the milestone.
Chicago SNAP curfew proposal revised again, allowing 30-minute police dispersal warning
Chicago leaders are once again revising a proposed “snap curfew" ordinance, with a new draft giving police more flexibility before issuing citations.
Chicago leaders are once again revising a proposed “snap curfew" ordinance, with a new draft giving police more flexibility before issuing citations.
Adam Beckerink indicted on murder charges
A grand jury has indicted Adam Beckerink on murder charges. He was extradited from Michigan last month to face murder charges in the death of his wife, Caitlin Tracey, in 2024.
A grand jury has indicted Adam Beckerink on murder charges. He was extradited from Michigan last month to face murder charges in the death of his wife, Caitlin Tracey, in 2024.
Friend of Momence bar owner killed in shooting speaks out
A man accused in the execution-style murder of a rural bar owner is now in custody, according to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office.
A man accused in the execution-style murder of a rural bar owner is now in custody, according to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office.
Woman killed in shooting in UIC parking garage identified
A woman visiting UI Health was fatally shot in a UIC parking garage Tuesday afternoon. Here's what we know.
A woman visiting UI Health was fatally shot in a UIC parking garage Tuesday afternoon. Here's what we know.
Shooting outside Chicago White Castle leaves 2 men dead, suspects on the run
Two men were killed and a third is hospitalized after a shooting outside a White Castle restaurant Tuesday afternoon on Chicago’s Near West Side, police said.
Two men were killed and a third is hospitalized after a shooting outside a White Castle restaurant Tuesday afternoon on Chicago’s Near West Side, police said.
DHS funding decision, controversial U of I Republicans post | The Chicago Report
Lawmakers will soon need to make a decision on DHS funding. And, we dive into discussion on the controversial U of I College Republicans social media post on Alex Pretti. More on The Chicago Report.
Lawmakers will soon need to make a decision on DHS funding. And, we dive into discussion on the controversial U of I College Republicans social media post on Alex Pretti. More on The Chicago Report.
Report: 1 in 4 independent music venues are not profitable | The Chicago Report
Only 1 in 4 independent music venues are profitable, according to a new report. Billy Helmkemp from the Chicago Independent Venue League joins us.
Only 1 in 4 independent music venues are profitable, according to a new report. Billy Helmkemp from the Chicago Independent Venue League joins us.
U of I Republicans under investigation for Pretti post | The Chicago Report
The University of Illinois is conducting a Title 6 investigation of the Campus College Republicans. This comes after the group posted an Instagram message supporting ICE and featuring an AI drawing of the killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti.
The University of Illinois is conducting a Title 6 investigation of the Campus College Republicans. This comes after the group posted an Instagram message supporting ICE and featuring an AI drawing of the killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti.