January 17, 2023 Remains of missing Illinois woman Cheyann Klus found 5 years after she was last seen The remains of Cheyann Klus, a 22-year-old woman from a Chicago suburb who vanished in 2017, have been found, police and her family say.
January 16, 2023 Illinois governor slams sheriffs who vowed to defy gun ban, says law protects school kids, churchgoers Illinois Gov. Pritzker's office said sheriffs vowing to defy a new state gun law are taking part in "political grandstanding" against a law that will protect kids and worshippers.
January 16, 2023 Chicago man indicted for allegedly shooting teenage girl for gang status Patrick Johnson, 27, of Chicago, has been indicted on a charge of murder in aid of racketeering after reportedly shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl to boost his standing in a gang.
January 16, 2023 Chicago man dead after falling onto electrified train rail Rueben Castro, 31, of Chicago, has been reported dead by authorities after falling onto an electrified "third rail" at a Chicago Transit Authority station Friday night.
January 15, 2023 Dozens of Illinois sheriffs vow to defy governor's assault weapons ban At least 74 sheriff in Illinois have posted statements vowing to defy gun-control legislation signed into law by Gov. Pritzker earlier this year.
January 14, 2023 Chicago surveillance video shows 10 thieves breaking in to luxury dealership, stealing sports cars Security camera footage captured a brazen burglary in the Chicago area, where at least 10 thieves broke into a car dealership and stole six luxury cars.
January 14, 2023 Illinois deputies save life of elderly woman through program designed for residents living alone Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Illinois saved the life of a 77-year-old woman by utilizing the department's R.U.O.K. program designed for residents living alone.
January 13, 2023 Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs sweeping abortion protections into law Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill to insulate out-of-state abortion seekers from criminal penalties and affirm the practice's legal protection at home.
January 13, 2023 Jury takes former University of Illinois professor's side in exploitation suit A federal jury has ruled in favor of Gary Xu, a former University of Illinois professor who was accused of sexual misconduct by two female students.
January 13, 2023 Illinois man gets 19 years for enticing 14-year-old, soliciting child pornography Domenique Dequon Hines, 25, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, pleaded guilty to enticing a 14-year-old Massachusetts girl online and soliciting pornographic photos from her.