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May 18, 2019

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel leaves office for last time, political future uncertain

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel left city hall for the last time Friday afternoon, ending his eight-year, often turbulent mayoral career.

May 16, 2019

Illinois boy, 4, dies from gunshots believed meant for someone else: police

A 4-year-old boy in Illinois was killed on Monday from gunshots that police said were intended for someone else.

May 15, 2019

Chicago city leader arrested for allegedly filing false police report

One of Chicago’s aldermen is facing felony charges for allegedly falsely reporting that his Audi sedan had been stolen in January, police said.

May 14, 2019

America's largest cities drowning in debt, with Chicago leading the way, study finds

America’s 10 largest cities, largely Democrat strongholds, are drowning in municipal debt, according to a new report from government watchdog Truth in Accounting.

May 14, 2019

Illinois man accused of killing, dismembering 2-year-old boy stands trial

An Illinois man who has been accused of dismembering a 2-year-old child went on trial on Tuesday.

May 14, 2019

E. coli outbreak in 10 states sickens 196 people, hospitalizes 28, health officials say

The E. coli outbreak connected to ground beef has now sickened 196 people across 10 states — a 19-person increase since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported numbers last month.

May 12, 2019

4 alleged Chicago gang members indicted on federal conspiracy racketeering charges

Four alleged Chicago gang members have been indicted on federal racketeering conspiracy charges stemming from several deadly shootings.

May 11, 2019

Illinois residents could be charged $1,000 a year to own an electric vehicle under new legislation

Electric car owners in Illinois could take a large hit to their bank accounts after lawmakers proposed an extreme hike in registration fees for electronic vehicles in the state. 

May 10, 2019

Escaped pet snake found in neighbor’s washing machine in Illinois: ‘I was totally creeped out’

An Illinois woman had quite a shock Wednesday when she opened her washing machine to find a snake inside.

May 10, 2019

Kim Foxx, Jussie Smollett case: Judge steps aside, won't make special prosecutor decision

The Cook County judge set to decide whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate why charges were dropped against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett stepped aside Friday, saying he would allow another judge rule on the controversial case.