Outback Steakhouse sued after toilet shatters, injures man

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.

Chicago woman charged with using 12-year-old daughter in insulin scam robbery

A Chicago woman is facing several felony charges after prosecutors said she lured a man into a vehicle, took hundreds of dollars from him and tried to force him out of the car when he demanded his money back.

Drone busts 3 men stealing from moving freight train on Chicago's South Side
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Three men are facing charges after sheriff's police said a burglary on a moving freight train was captured by a railroad drone earlier this month on Chicago's South Side.

Drone busts 3 men stealing from moving freight train on Chicago's South Side

Three men are facing charges after sheriff's police said a burglary on a moving freight train was captured by a railroad drone earlier this month on Chicago's South Side.

U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela
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President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Venezuela, going from attacking drug boats to striking the shoreline.

Police officers hurt in crash on Chicago's South Side

Two Chicago police officers were injured in a crash on Monday night in the Marynook neighborhood, the second collision involving a CPD vehicle in less than 24 hours.

Chicago weather: Cold snap deepens after rounds of light snow

After nearly a full day of light snow, Chicago faces more minor snowfall and plunging temperatures heading into New Year’s Eve.

Chicago crime: Suburban man robbed West Side business, police say

A suburban man was charged in connection with the armed robbery of a business on Chicago’s West Side earlier this month.

Chicago gears up for big New Year's Eve crowds, traffic
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Chicago officials are warning locals and visitors to be prepared for large crowds and a lot of traffic for New Year's Eve.

ICE defies order to release Chicago man, family says
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A Chicago family is demanding answers after they say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has failed to follow a judge’s order to release two men who were detained during a routine check-in.

Police: Boy sent 'joke' threat to youth soccer league group chat

A youth soccer league canceled practice and police increased security at a sports complex after a 12-year-old boy sent a threatening text message to a parents' group chat.

Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession

Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.