Chicago toddler shot in head after man allegedly pulls gun trigger instead of drill
New details shed light on how an 18-month-old girl was shot in the back of the head inside a Chicago apartment, with prosecutors alleging the gun went off when a man mistakenly pulled the trigger while holding a gun and a cordless drill.
New details shed light on how an 18-month-old girl was shot in the back of the head inside a Chicago apartment, with prosecutors alleging the gun went off when a man mistakenly pulled the trigger while holding a gun and a cordless drill.
Indiana State Police 'Operation Bash' nets 989 citations, 10 pursuits in 3 days
More than 130 Indiana State Police troopers took part in Operation Bash, issuing 989 citations and investigating 53 crashes during a three-day crackdown on aggressive and dangerous driving.
More than 130 Indiana State Police troopers took part in Operation Bash, issuing 989 citations and investigating 53 crashes during a three-day crackdown on aggressive and dangerous driving.
Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US
An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.
An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.
CPS enrollment drops by 11,500 for the 2026 - 2027 school year
Chicago Public School see a decline of more than 10k students this year. Despite the drop, CPS reclaimed its spot as the nation's third-largest school district ahead of Miami-Dade.
Chicago Public School see a decline of more than 10k students this year. Despite the drop, CPS reclaimed its spot as the nation's third-largest school district ahead of Miami-Dade.
Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
Here's why airfare prices could stay high even if price of oil falls
Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
Wisconsin adds its 100th Shipwreck to the State Register of Historic Places
Wisconsin has added the shipwreck of the Frank D. Barker after ots discovery in July of 2025.
Wisconsin has added the shipwreck of the Frank D. Barker after ots discovery in July of 2025.
$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger.
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger.
Illinois man sentenced after attacking, biting 71-year-old family member
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.
Caught on Camera: Driver uses sidewalk to pass stopped school bus
A motorist in Pennsylvania took an unusual and dangerous path to maneuver past a stopped school bus.
A motorist in Pennsylvania took an unusual and dangerous path to maneuver past a stopped school bus.
Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says
A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours.
A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours.
Loaded gun found after Chicago man searched for holding blunt, sheriff's police say
A Chicago man is facing a felony gun charge after a search in River North.
A Chicago man is facing a felony gun charge after a search in River North.
Chicago teens call for more jobs, resources in their neighborhoods
A survey by My Block, My Hood, My City highlights young people’s calls for more job opportunities, educational programs, housing and mental health resources on the South and West sides.
A survey by My Block, My Hood, My City highlights young people’s calls for more job opportunities, educational programs, housing and mental health resources on the South and West sides.
New pedestrian beacon planned for Chicago’s North Side
A new pedestrian hybrid beacon will improve crossing safety with flashing signals, high-visibility crosswalks and accessible pedestrian features.
A new pedestrian hybrid beacon will improve crossing safety with flashing signals, high-visibility crosswalks and accessible pedestrian features.
Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor
Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.
Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.
Lakeview, Lincoln Park residents push ComEd to move proposed substation
Residents are urging ComEd to find a new location for a proposed electrical substation near Diversey, while the company says the project is needed to prevent future power outages.
Residents are urging ComEd to find a new location for a proposed electrical substation near Diversey, while the company says the project is needed to prevent future power outages.
Chicago man charged with shooting toddler
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after a 1-year-old girl was shot in Marquette Park over the weekend. He was arrested minutes after the shooting.
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after a 1-year-old girl was shot in Marquette Park over the weekend. He was arrested minutes after the shooting.
Woman killed in wrong-way crash on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive
Chicago police say a woman has died after a wrong-way crash late Sunday on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago police say a woman has died after a wrong-way crash late Sunday on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
Dense fog advisory issued before sunshine, mild temps arrive in Chicagoland
Fog starts the day in parts of Chicagoland, but sunshine is on the way.
Fog starts the day in parts of Chicagoland, but sunshine is on the way.