May 3, 2023 Federal jury convicts all 4 defendants in Chicago bribery trial Four defendants were convicted of bribery conspiracy at a trial in Chicago, Illinois. The defendants bribed associates of Michael Madigan to ensure certain bills became law.
May 2, 2023 Illinois dust storm drivers recall fatal accident: 'You couldn't even see' Drivers are recalling the dust storm and fatal crash late Monday morning in Illinois that led to the deaths of at least six people and injuries to more than 30 more.
May 2, 2023 Illinois interstate crash involving 72 vehicles leaves six dead, more than 30 injured: 'Horrific' At least six people died and more than 30 were injured following a two-mile-long interstate crash involving 72 vehicles late Monday morning in Farmersville, Illinois.
May 1, 2023 Illinois dust storm responsible for ‘multiple fatalities’ after cars pile up in wreckage Illinois State Police say between 40 and 60 cars wee involved in the wreckage
May 1, 2023 Illinois dust storm responsible for ‘multiple fatalities’ after cars pile up in wreckage Illinois authorities shut down part of I-55 Monday after a dust storm caused multiple vehicles on the road to crash, creating a pile-up that stretched miles and killed multiple people.
May 1, 2023 2 hospitals violate federal law by refusing to provide emergency abortion to woman, federal agency says A woman who was experiencing premature labor that was putting her life in jeopardy wasn't helped at two hospitals. The hospitals violated federal law by not performing an abortion.
May 1, 2023 Rising Mississippi River continues to test flood defense in Illinois, Iowa The water levels in the Mississippi River are expected to be high this spring. The flood defense systems in Southeastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois will be tested this week.
April 30, 2023 Illinois gun shops see surge in sales after federal judge placed injunction on firearm ban Gun shop owners reported a huge increase in sales after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois issued an injunction against the enforcement of a firearm ban.
April 28, 2023 Memorial to Emmett Till's mother dedicated outside Chicago-area school she attended A memorial honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, mother of lynched teenager and Civil Rights martyr Emmett Till, was unveiled outside her old high school near Chicago.
April 28, 2023 Illinois police investigating after Chicago-area school reports 'noose' hanging from tree Naperville police in Illinois are investigating after Scullen Middle School officials reported a noose hanging from a tree on the school's grounds.