Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Sonya Massey murder trial: Former Illinois deputy found guilty in fatal shooting
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Illinois man accused of threatening Lt. Gov. Flanagan after Annunciation shooting
An Illinois man has been charged via warrant for making threats against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
An Illinois man has been charged via warrant for making threats against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan following the mass shooting at Annunciation Church last week.
Child critically injured after being run over by lawnmower: officials
A young child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being run over by a lawnmower in Cary, Ill. on Saturday.
A young child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being run over by a lawnmower in Cary, Ill. on Saturday.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
R. Kelly hospitalized after near-fatal overdose in prison, attorney claims it was plot to kill him
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking in June 2022.
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking in June 2022.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
3 kids among 4 killed after car crashes into Illinois child care facility, police say
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham, just south of Springfield, on Monday.
Four people were killed after a vehicle crashed into an after-school care building in downstate Chatham, just south of Springfield, on Monday.
Illinois plane crash leaves 4 from Menomonie dead
Authorities have identified the four victims from Menomonie, Wisconsin who were killed in a plane crash on Saturday in central Illinois.
Authorities have identified the four victims from Menomonie, Wisconsin who were killed in a plane crash on Saturday in central Illinois.
Planes nearly collide at Chicago Midway Airport
A Southwest jet attempting to land at Chicago Midway Airport nearly collides with a private jet. Here's the video, courtesy of Streamtime Live.
A Southwest jet attempting to land at Chicago Midway Airport nearly collides with a private jet. Here's the video, courtesy of Streamtime Live.
‘HOKTUAH,’ ‘GYATT’ among rejected Illinois license plates in 2024
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office said it rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024.
Grammy-winner Lil Durk pleads not guilty in LA murder conspiracy case
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Sonya Massey murder: Records show Illinois deputy worked for 6 agencies in 4 years
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.