Chicago man accused of stabbing 64-year-old, ordering dog to attack him
Prosecutors say a Chicago man repeatedly stabbed a 64-year-old with a box cutter and directed his dog to attack the victim as he lay on the ground.
Prosecutors say a Chicago man repeatedly stabbed a 64-year-old with a box cutter and directed his dog to attack the victim as he lay on the ground.
Father Pfleger speaks publicly for first time since reinstatement
Father Michael Pfleger spoke publicly for the first time since he was reinstated following sexual abuse allegations.
Father Michael Pfleger spoke publicly for the first time since he was reinstated following sexual abuse allegations.
Gary man charged with attempted murder in Chicago expressway road rage shooting
A Gary man is charged with attempted murder months after ISP says a road rage incident ended in gunfire on a Chicago expressway ramp.
A Gary man is charged with attempted murder months after ISP says a road rage incident ended in gunfire on a Chicago expressway ramp.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Octavia Redmond case: Chicago man charged in 2024 killing of postal worker
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Postal Service worker Octavia Redmond in West Pullman in 2024.
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Postal Service worker Octavia Redmond in West Pullman in 2024.
Ohio officer helps corral chickens across a road back to their enclosure
The question of “why did the chicken cross the road," now has a new answer thanks to an Ohio police officer.
The question of “why did the chicken cross the road," now has a new answer thanks to an Ohio police officer.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Chicago remembers Dolly Parton
Chicagoland is remembering Dolly Parton, the country music icon, in various ways after her death at 80.
Chicagoland is remembering Dolly Parton, the country music icon, in various ways after her death at 80.
Judge to rule whether Texas must extradite ICE officer to Minnesota
A federal judge is expected to decide whether Texas must extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges stemming from a January shooting.
A federal judge is expected to decide whether Texas must extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges stemming from a January shooting.
Trump admin plans mass visa revocation affecting asylum seekers
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke thousands of business and tourism visas held by people seeking asylum in the U.S., raising questions about who will be affected and what happens next.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke thousands of business and tourism visas held by people seeking asylum in the U.S., raising questions about who will be affected and what happens next.
Bridgeview crash: 7 hospitalized after van, semi collide in west suburb
Seven people were hospitalized after a serious crash this morning in Chicago's west suburbs.
Seven people were hospitalized after a serious crash this morning in Chicago's west suburbs.
Illinois measles case, deaths in Pennsylvania prompt vaccination warning
As students head back to school, Illinois health officials are urging people to check whether they're protected against measles after a confirmed Chicago-area case led to possible exposures at a high school and pediatric clinic.
As students head back to school, Illinois health officials are urging people to check whether they're protected against measles after a confirmed Chicago-area case led to possible exposures at a high school and pediatric clinic.
Johnny Plummer says Chicago police tortured him into murder confession at 15
A man who says Chicago police tortured him into confessing to murder when he was just 15 continues his fight in court today to overturn his 1991 conviction.
A man who says Chicago police tortured him into confessing to murder when he was just 15 continues his fight in court today to overturn his 1991 conviction.
Hearing resumes for man who says Chicago police tortured him into murder confession at 15
A man who says Chicago police tortured him into confessing to murder when he was just 15 continues his fight in court today to overturn his 1991 conviction.
A man who says Chicago police tortured him into confessing to murder when he was just 15 continues his fight in court today to overturn his 1991 conviction.
Chicago weather: Warm, humid Wednesday with storms possible in Indiana
Most of Chicagoland could stay dry Wednesday, but parts of northwest Indiana may have to watch for strong to severe storms.
Most of Chicagoland could stay dry Wednesday, but parts of northwest Indiana may have to watch for strong to severe storms.
Oak Lawn protest calls for investigation after alleged police assault of 14-year-old
The Arab American Action Network held a protest Tuesday outside Oak Lawn Village Hall, demanding accountability over what the group describes as the police assault of a 14-year-old Palestinian American during a village meeting earlier this month.
The Arab American Action Network held a protest Tuesday outside Oak Lawn Village Hall, demanding accountability over what the group describes as the police assault of a 14-year-old Palestinian American during a village meeting earlier this month.
Oak Lawn protest calls for investigation after alleged police assault of 14-year-old
The Arab American Action Network held a protest Tuesday outside Oak Lawn Village Hall, demanding accountability over what the group describes as the police assault of a 14-year-old Palestinian American during a village meeting earlier this month.
The Arab American Action Network held a protest Tuesday outside Oak Lawn Village Hall, demanding accountability over what the group describes as the police assault of a 14-year-old Palestinian American during a village meeting earlier this month.
Escapee found hiding in marsh after hourslong northwest Indiana manhunt
An escapee who jumped from a moving vehicle while being transported by a federal immigration officer is back in custody after an hourslong manhunt in northwest Indiana, authorities said.
An escapee who jumped from a moving vehicle while being transported by a federal immigration officer is back in custody after an hourslong manhunt in northwest Indiana, authorities said.
Dolly Parton, music icon, dies at 80 following 'brief battle with cancer'
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.