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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

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.

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.

Lollapalooza 2025 lineup: Everything you need to know

Lollapalooza, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, has announced their 2025 lineup.

Robert Crimo III pleads guilty in Highland Park parade shooting

Robert Crimo III, charged in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, pleaded guilty on all counts Monday morning.

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.