Chicago man busted in Capitol riot admits to feds: 'Wow, you're pretty good,' papers show
A Chicago man accused of storming the Capitol last week allegedly told agents who showed up to arrest him: "Wow, you’re pretty good," court papers show.
Healthy 18-year-old Illinois girl dies of COVID-19: 'You need to take it seriously'
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
More charges filed against couple that allegedly kept girls as slaves in Aurora
The couple allegedly forced both girls — who were about 10 and 15 years old when they were smuggled into the U.S. — to provide labor and services for their own private gain, prosecutors said.
Illinois K-9 officer killed in the line of duty by intoxicated driver
A Boone County police dog was killed Sunday morning, after a driver crashed into the squad car it was sitting in.
Shooting at Illinois bowling alley leaves three dead, three injured
Three died and three were injured in an Illinois shooting Dec. 26 when a gunman open fired in a bowling alley. Authorities believe it was a random attack.
California attorney withdraws from Kyle Rittenhouse criminal case
A California attorney for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during a night of unrest in Wisconsin is extracting himself from his criminal defense after prosecutors raised ethical concerns about the lawyer.
Rittenhouse's mother tries to deflect Kenosha shooting blame
Wendy Rittenhouse said her son, Kyle, nor the protesters should have been on the street that night.
Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin
Illinois authorities have turned Kyle Rittenhouse over to Wisconsin authorities.
Sisters allegedly hold down, stab security guard 27 times after being told to wear masks
A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.
Man charged with sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl as classmates, teacher watched in horror
SHOCKING: The teacher heard two other students say, “What is going on? What is happening?" aND When the teacher looked at her online class, she saw the 7-year-old girl with her pants pulled down and the suspect forcing her to perform oral sex, prosecutors said.
Kyle Rittenhouse won't be charged for gun offense in Illinois: prosecutors
The Lake County state’s attorney’s office says it will not file additional charges against Kyle Rittenhouse in connection to the gun he allegedly used to fatally shoot two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Uncle: Jacob Blake now being treated at Illinois rehab center
Jacob Blake was discharged from a Milwaukee hospital and is now undergoing treatment at an Illinois rehabilitation clinic.
Chicago adds 4 states to quarantine travel order
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that four more states have been added to the city's travel quarantine list.
Illinois college football coach leaves 'All Lives Matter' note, quits team
An Illinois State football coach abruptly quit the team Thursday, leaving a note on the door while exiting the facility.
Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 77
Gale Sayers was one of the NFL’s best running backs and later celebrated for his friendship with Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, depicted in the film “Brian’s Song.”
FBI seeks info in investigation of accused 'Cheer' actor Jerry Harris
The FBI’s Chicago office on Tuesday announced it is seeking the public’s help in finding possible victims in the investigation of accused “Cheer” actor Jerry Harris.
After complaints, Illinois revises process of applying for marijuana license
Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.
Ditka again on kneeling: 'If you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it'
Following the start of the 2020 NFL season and players continuing to kneel during the national anthem, former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka again is saying that "if you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it."
Dajore Wilson is sixth child under 10-years-old to be killed in Chicago since late June: data
Dajore Wilson is the sixth child – 10 or younger – to be killed in Chicago since late June, according to data compiled by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Police seeking vehicle wanted in shooting that killed 8-year-old girl, wounded 2 others, in Canaryville
Chicago police are asking for help locating a vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that killed an 8-year-old girl and wounded two others Monday in Canaryville on the South Side.