Former California deputy accused of killing his son, 11, shot after police chase
A former deputy out of Sacramento County who officials believe stabbed his 11-year-old son to death was shot and killed after a car chase with law enforcement officers, according to California authorities.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Park Forest police detective Tim Jones shot in line of duty nearly 10 years ago dies at 34
Park Forest Police Detective Tim Jones, who was shot in the line of duty nearly 10 years ago, has died, the department announced Thursday. He was 34.
Man shot while walking in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, police say
A man was shot multiple times while walking in Chicago on Wednesday.
Rosalía sets Chicago stop on 2026 global ‘LUX’ tour
Rosalía is preparing to embark on the biggest tour of her career, and Chicago is on the itinerary.
Protesters raged, critics mocked — now Obama says his library’s actually opening
Former President Barack Obama's much-maligned presidential center will officially open in June in Chicago after years of delays and protests, the former president revealed.
South Shore Line train service resumes after wire issue
A problem with overhead electrical wires stopped all South Shore Line train service for several hours Thursday morning.
Illinois man charged with having child porn, officials say
A suburban man has been arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of child pornography.
10 free events to enjoy in Chicago this December
December can be an expensive month, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. Here are 10 free events to enjoy in Chicago this month.
Triple-fatal I-290 crash: 3 dead after vehicle hits bridge support column, rolls over
Three people were killed late Wednesday when their vehicle rolled over after hitting a bridge support column on I-290, according to ISP.
Chicago crime: Suspect charged months after shooting death of mother, prosecutors say
A 31-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Romeca Blackmon outside her child’s South Loop school in September.
Chicago man charged with murder months after deadly shooting
A Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with a shooting this August in the Austin neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Single-digit temps and subzero wind chills grip the city
Frigid temperatures linger across Chicago, with wind chills below zero today and several chances for light snow over the coming days.



















