The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
DNC in Chicago: Tim Walz’ wife makes surprise address to Illinois Democrats
A surprise guest visited Illinois Democrats as they gathered for their first delegation breakfast of Chicago’s Democratic National Convention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
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.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
Suburban teen game raises safety concerns after close call with concealed carry holder
A game played by suburban Chicago teenagers is now drawing some very real safety concerns.
Lollapalooza 2024 day-by-day lineup revealed
Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park Aug. 1-4, bringing with it headliners SZA, Tyler The Creator, Blink-182, The Killers, Future, Hozier, Skrillex and many more.
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.
Man carjacks Uber driver in Chicago, picks up 2nd suspect before killing two people in random shooting: police
Two men are accused of fatally shooting two people in Waukegan last month in what authorities describe as a random act of violence.
90-year-olds find love taking out trash at Chicago-area senior living community
Neither of them had given any thought to the possibility of dating again after losing their spouses of 60+ years. Then they met in the trash room on their floor. A couple of months later, they started dating.
Tinley Park shooting: Charges filed against man accused of killing wife, 3 daughters
A Tinley Park man was charged in connection to the shooting deaths of his wife and three daughters Tuesday morning.
Joliet murder suspect dead in Texas after killing 8 people
The manhunt has ended for the gunman accused of killing eight people over two days in Joliet.
Chicago man sues 27 women over negative reviews in Facebook group calling him 'clingy,' and a ghoster
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
Blood donations reach 20-year low causing national shortage, Red Cross says
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years
A Chicago man who spent 35 years behind bars for a murder he didn't commit was freed Tuesday after a judge vacated his conviction and dismissed all charges.