August 12, 2023 Chicago rideshare driver with concealed carry license shoots 2 robbers who stole his cellphone, fired at him A rideshare driver and concealed carry holder in Chicago fired back at two suspects who allegedly shot at him after robbing him of his cellphone while he was working Friday night.
August 12, 2023 Video shows 1982 Tylenol murders suspect relaxed as he calls cops 'stupid' for missing 'big blunder' Law enforcement released interview tapes with the prime suspect of the infamous 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders, which claimed the lives of seven people.
August 12, 2023 Three-year-old child on migrant bus dies en route from Texas to Chicago Texas officials announced a three-year-old child passed away while in state custody on a migrant bus to Chicago, Illinois.
August 12, 2023 On this day in history, August 12, 1990, 'Sue' the Tyrannosaurus rex is discovered The largest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in South Dakota on this day in history, August 12, 1990. The fossil was dubbed "Sue" after the woman who discovered it.
August 11, 2023 Chicago firefighters hospitalized after battling house fire near airport Three firefighters, one in serious condition, were taken to the hospital Friday after they were hurt battling a fire at a house near the airport.
August 10, 2023 Off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer shot in crossfire on Chicago’s South Side; suspect in custody An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer was hospitalized with critical wounds after getting caught in the crossfire between two vehicles.
August 10, 2023 WNBA star gets into heated exchange during postgame press conference: 'You for real?' Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper had a heated exchange with a reporter during a postgame press conference following Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Lynx.
August 10, 2023 Chicago inmate beaten to death in hospital wing of Cook County Jail An inmate in Chicago was fatally beaten in the Cook County Jail's hospital wing. The inmate was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
August 10, 2023 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker unveils 800-pound butter cow sculpture ahead of annual agricultural extravaganza Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled an 800-pound cow sculpture created out of butter on Aug. 9, 2023, ahead of the state's annual agricultural extravaganza.
August 9, 2023 Illinois authorities conducting death investigation after shooting near Crystal Lake leaves at least 4 injured Authorities responded to a residence in Crystal Lake, Illinois, just before 4 a.m., when they found four victims with gunshot wounds. Officials are conducting a death investigation.