Protests erupt in Chicago following grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor case
A group of just a couple dozen protesters quickly grew to more than 100 outside Chicago Police Headquarters on Wednesday.
2 officers shot in Louisville amid protests over Breonna Taylor case, 1 suspect in custody
Louisville police said both officers are expected to recover after being shot during protests over the decision in the Breonna Taylor case.
Illinois leaders decry charges in Breonna Taylor case
Illinois officials disparaged a Kentucky grand jury’s decision on Wednesday to bring no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, but they asked anyone participating in local protests in response to be peaceful.
Breonna Taylor: Officer arrested, released on $15K bail after indictment
A Kentucky grand jury indicted a former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments in the Breonna Taylor case. None of the officers were charged directly in her death.
Moment of silence for Breonna Taylor to be held in Chicago at 7 p.m.
During a news conference on Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot encouraged everyone to join her, no matter where they are, to take a moment of silence for Breonna Taylor at 7 p.m.
Pritzker readies Illinois National Guard ahead of possible announcement in Breonna Taylor case
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has put the Illinois National Guard in “a state of readiness” Tuesday ahead of a possible announcement of criminal charges in the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was shot to death in March by police officers in Louisville, Kentucky.
‘You couldn’t help but cry’: Hospice nurse helps fulfill patient’s wish to watch son’s football game
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
Breonna Taylor case: Police off-days canceled in anticipation of decision on charging officers
Police leaders in Louisville, Ky. are canceling requests for days off and declared a state of emergency in preparation for an announcement in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Protesters gather outside Mitch McConnell’s home amid pushes to fill late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home Saturday amid pushes to quickly fill the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.
Markham residents find body parts in bags relative brought from Kentucky: police
Charges have been filed against a Kentucky man who allegedly brought dismembered body parts on a Greyhound bus to visit his parents in south suburban Markham.
Louisville reaches $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor
The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.
Kentucky police pull over driver after spotting drawn-on license plate
A Kentucky driver was pulled over last Wednesday after police officers noticed something was a little off about his particular license plate, police said.
Kentucky police pull over driver after spotting drawn-on license plate
A Kentucky driver may have gotten away with a fake license plate had it not been for one crucial detail he left out.
Authentic wins the Kentucky Derby amidst coronavirus concerns, Breonna Taylor protests
Authentic won the 146th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The race is usually held in May, but was delayed because of the pandemic. There were no fans allowed in the stands, but multiple protests were held nearby over the police shooting of Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
Kentucky congressman defends teen accused in protest deaths
A Kentucky congressman said a teenager charged with fatally shooting two people with a semi-automatic rifle during the unrest in Wisconsin showed “incredible restraint” and acted in self-defense.
'It's outrageous': Family lawyer says plea offer tried to link Breonna Taylor to drug ring
A lawyer for Breonna Taylor’s family says a plea deal was offered to an accused drug dealer that would have implicated Taylor in a drug operation weeks after her killing by police.
Three people shot inside mall in Kentucky
Someone shot three people inside a mall in Lexington, Kentucky on Sunday afternoon. Police say the intended target may have known the suspect.
Kentucky Derby reverses course, will run without fans
The track will refund ticket holders for all Derby week race dates.
Kentucky man tried to sell 4-year-old for $2,500 at gas station, police say
Kentucky State Police have charged a 29-year-old man with promoting child trafficking, accusing him of trying to sell a 4-year-old boy for $2,500 at a gas station.
Kentucky vandals damage billboard of Breonna Taylor
A billboard demanding justice for Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky., was damaged by vandals, who added a giant red blob of paint dripping from her forehead.