Who is Timothy Hudson? Florida teen charged with murder, assault of Anna Kepner on cruise ship

Timothy Hudson – the stepbrother of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, who was murdered while on vacation with her family – is now charged as an adult in connection with her death.

Chicago men charged in deadly drive-by shooting of Alsip man

Two Chicago men have been charged with murder in connection with a drive-by shooting over the weekend in southwest suburban Oak Forest.

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

‘Seconds Away’ makes Chicagoland debut with powerful story of resilience
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Director Benjamin Kegan and Peter Callahan and Patrick McHugh discuss the emotional documentary centered on an Evanston athlete, his coach’s cancer battle, and the bond that drives them forward.

New push aims to spark economic revival in Harvey and the Southland
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Community leaders highlight a coalition-driven effort to attract businesses and investment to Harvey, Illinois, anchored by a free Franchise Expo at Governors State University designed to connect entrepreneurs, job seekers and national brands.

Chicago man charged after gun found during CTA Red Line disturbance

Cook County Sheriff's police say a Chicago man was charged after they found a gun on him when responding to loud music on the CTA Red Line.

Smash-and-grab crew crashes jeep into River North gas station, steals ATM
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A group rammed a Jeep into a gas station in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, stole an ATM, and fled in another vehicle, with no injuries reported as police investigate.

California man shot 7 times by ICE arrested by FBI, attorney says

A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday. 

Chicago police officers among 8 injured in South Side crash

Two Chicago police officers and six other people were injured in a crash Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Michael Jackson biopic premieres in Gary, honoring hometown roots

The film about Michael Jackson, titled “Michael" premiered Monday in Gary, Indiana, home of the famous Jackson family.

Chicago-area trucking company accused of underpaying drivers, unsafe practices
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has been cracking down on trucking violations as part of a nationwide push in recent months to improve safety. Earlier this year, officials said Operation SafeDRIVE resulted in nearly 2,000 unqualified truck drivers and vehicles being taken off the road.