Former ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in prison on child porn, solicitation charges

Prosecutors say former "Cheer" star Jerry Harris used "his status as a competitive cheerleader, his social media persona, and eventually his celebrity and money, to persuade and entice" young victims.

Highland Park shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting, confessed to police

Crimo allegedly confessed to his actions while being interviewed by police, and said that he dressed up like a girl and covered his tattoos with make-up because people would recognize him.

Highland Park shooting suspect: Who is Robert E. Crimo III?

The Highland Park shooting suspect fired over 70 rounds and then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said.

Family of Highland Park shooting suspect release statement, retain lawyers

Tweets posted by Steve Greenberg, a criminal defense attorney at Greenberg Trial Lawyers, stated the family of the suspected gunman in the Highland Park shooting has retained two lawyers to represent them.

Highland Park shooting: Biden orders flags flown at half-staff

President Joe Biden tweeted on Monday calling the mass shooting “senseless” and said he has not given up “fighting the epidemic on gun violence.”

Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally

The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.

Tri-state passenger rail gets $31.8 million federal grant

Rail commuters from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois could soon see improvements that double available round trips for passengers.

Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado destroys warehouse, killing 6

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.

You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season

A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.

Railroad administration study proposes high-speed rail from Chicago to Minneapolis

A newly-released plan from the Federal Railroad Administration proposes creating high-speed rail lines that would connect the Midwest including Minnesota.

Tornado rips up homes, knocks down trees and power lines in Chicago suburbs of Naperville, Woodridge

A tornado ripped off rooftops and knocked down trees in the Naperville and Woodridge areas overnight Sunday into Monday. Damage was also reported in Darien, Plainfield, Burr Ridge, Portage and South Haven.

Massive fire at Rockton chemical plant forces evacuations, expected to burn for days

A massive chemical plant fire that sent black plumes of smoke into the air near the Illinois-Wisconsin border is expected to continue burning for several days as firefighters retreat and residents were ordered to evacuate.

Mounds View, Minnesota man arrested in 49-year-old Chicago-area slaying

A 76-year-old Minnesota man has been arrested in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old suburban Chicago girl nearly half a century ago, authorities said Friday.