R. Kelly attacked by inmate in Chicago prison, attorney says
Embattled R&B star R. Kelly was attacked Wednesday by an inmate in Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to his attorney Steve Greenberg.
Embattled R&B star R. Kelly was attacked Wednesday by an inmate in Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to his attorney Steve Greenberg.
Illinois teens robbed at gunpoint at lemonade stand, local police help replenish lost funds
Two Illinois teenagers who were running a lemonade stand were robbed at gunpoint, and local police stepped in to replenish the stolen funds.
Two Illinois teenagers who were running a lemonade stand were robbed at gunpoint, and local police stepped in to replenish the stolen funds.
Illinois man sentenced to prison for sex with child who got HIV
An Illinois man has learned his fate after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child who later tested positive for HIV.
An Illinois man has learned his fate after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child who later tested positive for HIV.
2 shot, more than 100 arrested and 13 officers hurt during downtown Chicago looting
CPD Supt. David Brown says two people were shot, police made more than 100 arrests and 13 officers were injured during looting and civil unrest early Monday in downtown Chicago.
CPD Supt. David Brown says two people were shot, police made more than 100 arrests and 13 officers were injured during looting and civil unrest early Monday in downtown Chicago.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Woman kicked off flight for 'offensive' mask — here's what it said
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Chicago man killed while breaking up fight was 'protector,' grandmother says
The brother was coming to his sister’s aid during an argument between she and her boyfriend when the boyfriend fired shots at the 21-year-old brother, Chicago police said.
The brother was coming to his sister’s aid during an argument between she and her boyfriend when the boyfriend fired shots at the 21-year-old brother, Chicago police said.
15 people shot on Chicago's South Side after funeral, police say
Fifteen people were shot Tuesday evening outside a funeral home in Gresham on the South Side — the largest number of victims in a single Chicago shooting in recent memory.
Fifteen people were shot Tuesday evening outside a funeral home in Gresham on the South Side — the largest number of victims in a single Chicago shooting in recent memory.
No bail for father charged with fatally beating 1-year-old son in Chicago
A 23-year-old man charged with beating his son to death in Bronzeville was denied bail Friday.
A 23-year-old man charged with beating his son to death in Bronzeville was denied bail Friday.
Woman yells ‘I am a schoolteacher and I have COVID-19,’ then spits in man’s face in Costco
A Highland Park woman was allegedly so mad that a man removed his face mask in a north suburban Costco that she yelled she had COVID-19 before spitting in his face, police said.
A Highland Park woman was allegedly so mad that a man removed his face mask in a north suburban Costco that she yelled she had COVID-19 before spitting in his face, police said.
Illinois fire department warns against leaving hand sanitizer in cars after dashboard fire
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
Chicago cops seen 'lounging' during looting were asked to be in congressman's office, FOP and sources say
The leader of the Chicago police union -- and sources -- are sharing a different side of the story with FOX 32. They claim the officers were told they could be in Congressman Rush's office.
The leader of the Chicago police union -- and sources -- are sharing a different side of the story with FOX 32. They claim the officers were told they could be in Congressman Rush's office.
Woman in her 20s receives double lung transplant after suffering ‘irreversible damage’ from COVID-19
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
Chicago man who allegedly wore Joker mask during protest charged with setting fire to police vehicle
A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.
A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.
Suburban Chicago woman mauled to death by French bulldog mix
A northwest suburban woman was found dead after her dog attacked her this month in Ingleside.
A northwest suburban woman was found dead after her dog attacked her this month in Ingleside.
Illinois man who delivered tens of thousands of crosses to victims of tragedy dies
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
VIDEO: Chicago jail detainee attacks guard, steals keys, releases others in maximum security block
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
Legendary musician John Prine in critical condition with coronavirus
Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with coronavirus, his family said Sunday.
Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with coronavirus, his family said Sunday.
4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago, bringing Illinois total to 11
All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Fourth Chicago convention canceled due to coronavirus worry
The meeting of cardiologists was expected to attract 18,000 people March 28-30.
The meeting of cardiologists was expected to attract 18,000 people March 28-30.