Hacker reportedly takes over smart home, plays vulgar music, sets thermostat to 90 degrees

Smart home systems promise security and peace of mind, but all that automation leads to some vulnerabilities that many homeowners may not be considering — like virtual attacks by hackers.

Wisconsin inmate confesses to 'Making a Murderer' killing: report

A Wisconsin inmate reportedly confessed to documentary crews that he killed Teresa Halbach, the murder victim whose mysterious death is at the forefront of the hit Netflix series "Making a Murderer." The inmate is serving time for a different crime.

Antioch man gets 15 years for enticing teen girls into sex

A north suburban Antioch man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for enticing two teenage girls to engage in sex acts.

Mother charged with neglect after 42-pound teen son dies

A Milwaukee mother is facing child neglect charges following the death of her 42-pound teenage son.

2 charged with conspiring to buy Wisconsin handguns, resell them in Chicago

Two men are facing federal charges for allegedly conspiring to straw purchase over a dozen handguns in Wisconsin and resell them in Chicago.

Brewers beat Cubs 8-5

Tyler Austin drove a pinch-hit, three-run homer during the Brewers' five-run fourth inning against Jon Lester, and Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 Sunday to tighten the NL wild-card race.   

Addison Russell hit by pitch, leaves game

The Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell left Sunday's game against Milwaukee in the third inning, after he was hit on the head by a 94 mph pitch from Milwaukee's Adrian Houser.   

Brewers beat Cubs 3-2

Christian Yelich sliced an opposite-field double off Brandon Kintzler to score the winning run in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday night.   

Yelich, Davies pace Brewers past Chicago Cubs, 7-1

Christian Yelich hit his 44th homer and Zach Davies pitched five effective innings for his first win since July, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Friday night.

Schwarber's grand slam powers Cubs to 10-5 win over Brewers

Kyle Schwarber's grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series.

5 arrested in Crystal Lake after vehicle is stolen from Wisconsin

Five people were arrested Monday in Crystal Lake after allegedly fleeing from police in a vehicle that had been stolen out of Wisconsin.

'Flash mob' stole $30,000 worth of merchandise at North Face store, police say

Wisconsin police are searching for 10 young men who they say were part of a 'flash mob' group accused of stealing $30,000 in merchandise this week from a North Face outlet, all in under 30 seconds — and captured on surveillance footage.

States sue over rule allowing clinicians to refuse abortions

Two dozen states and municipalities sued the federal government Tuesday to stop a new rule that lets health care clinicians decline to provide abortions and other services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs.