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A woman is in custody after Chicago police say a 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed Saturday on the South Side.

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said he supports an independent investigation into the university's handling of the 2024 sex assault allegations, as well as the state's criminal investigation into the case.

The man who oversees Tennessee’s prison system will step down after Christa Pike’s failed execution, the state’s governor said Saturday.

Two teen suspects were charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl back in January on Chicago’s West Side.

A 60-year-old man was shot and killed during a home invasion on Chicago’s Northwest Side early Saturday morning.

Justine May, a South Carolina mother, has been charged with starving her two young daughters to death after police found them dead during a welfare check.

The Chicago Bears met with lawmakers and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to talk about staying in Illinois.

This weekend will be lovely. 

A carjacking led to a crash which left two suspects, including a child, injured on Chicago’s South Side on Friday night.

Florida and Texas lead the 2026–2027 snowbird rankings with warm, affordable cities offering seasonal housing and convenient amenities for extended winter stays, according to a recent analysis.

A popular electric balloon pump sold at Dollar Tree is being recalled after reports of overheating, flames and an explosion.

The money has been authorized. The alley has been approved for repaving. But months later, Wicker Park neighbors say the road home is still a rough one.

The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department is breaking new ground when it comes to accessible fire safety training.