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.
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.
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.
Abbott issues ultimatum as Texas Democrats break quorum in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
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.
Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over fear tied to Trump's immigration policies, organizers say
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
Lollapalooza 2025 lineup: Everything you need to know
Lollapalooza, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, has announced their 2025 lineup.
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.
Robert Crimo III, charged in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, pleaded guilty on all counts Monday morning.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.