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.
Sonya Massey murder: Officials release video of officer shooting Black woman in her Illinois home
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
Massive sinkhole opens at soccer field in downstate Illinois
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
A park in Alton, Illinois, closed on Wednesday after a giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a soccer field.
Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency
An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say.
An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say.
Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
School bus collides with semitruck in western Illinois, killing 5 including children
Five people, including three children, were killed Monday after a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway in western Illinois, authorities said.
Five people, including three children, were killed Monday after a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway in western Illinois, authorities said.
Mounds View man awaiting trial in teen’s 1972 slaying is found dead in Illinois cell
A Minnesota man charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old suburban Chicago girl more than half a century ago has died, authorities said.
A Minnesota man charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old suburban Chicago girl more than half a century ago has died, authorities said.