Chicago trucker charged in kidnapping and ransom scheme, and there may be more victims
The suspects are Brian T. Summerson, 25, of South Carolina, who worked along I-95 from New Jersey to Miami, as well as along routes between Kansas City and Chicago, and Pierre L. Washington, 35, of Chicago, who owns a trucking company called God Got Me LLC.
Reputed gang member accused of gunning down woman coming home from church
A reputed gang member was charged with fatally shooting a 37-year-old woman on her way home from church with her husband on the Northwest Side.
Man used ‘samurai knife’ to kill elderly family member in Bellwood: prosecutors
A man is accused of stabbing an elderly family member dozens of times using a "samurai knife," killing her inside her Bellwood home before leaving with a phone and envelopes of cash.
No charges for man who killed robber during summer looting in Chicago
A man who killed someone who was trying to rob him during the widespread mayhem in Chicago over the death of George Floyd last summer won’t face criminal charges, police said Tuesday.
Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment
Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."
Man and his go kart brings joy to Arizonans while on country-wide adventure
A man and his real life Mario Kart made their way to Arizona while on a country-wide adventure and throughout the Valley, he's been spreading joy and fun photo ops.
Man found dead with pipe bombs in his Chicago condo was MIT graduate, former day trader
A well-being check Tuesday in Streeterville turned into a death investigation, after 30-year-old Theodore Hilk was found dead.
Bomb squad clears Streeterville apartment of explosive compound after man found dead inside
A Streeterville building was partially evacuated Wednesday after a bomb squad found explosive compounds in an apartment where a man was found dead earlier that morning.
Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Minor league Cubs player arrested over drugs in Colorado
A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.
'Serial stowaway' Marilyn Hartman arrested again at O'Hare
Marilyn Hartman has snuck past airport security and boarded planes illegally for years. She’s been arrested at O’Hare and Midway several times and at other airports around the country.
2 dead, 13 wounded in shooting at party at Park Manor business
"This is not the time where it's just a bunch of gangs beefing over drugs and money and territory," activist Ja'Mal Green said. "These are situations where people don't have conflict resolution skills." He said that the city needs to fund mental health and job opportunities, not give more money to police.
Family of murdered mom offers free diapers, food to other moms
MEMORIAL FOR A MURDERED MOM: Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was pregnant when she was killed and her baby was ripped from her body. Today, her family honored her memory by handing out food and diapers to moms in need.
Chicago car theft happens next to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, is caught on video
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy got more than a nice slice of Chicago pizza when his camera crew caught a car theft in progress, just feet away, during a video review.
Man asked officer for directions after stealing car in Joliet: police
A 35-year-old Chicago man was arrested last week after asking police for directions while allegedly driving a car he’d stolen minutes earlier.
Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
37,000 Chicago Public School students to return to classrooms on Monday
About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.
Illinois Tollways go cash-free — permanently
Tollway drivers can say goodbye to loose change and cash.
CDC: 55 COVID-19 cases identified among 81 fitness class attendees at Chicago exercise facility
The CDC said 55 COVID-19 cases were identified among 81 attendees of indoor high-intensity classes at a Chicago exercise facility in August and September.
Illinois lawmakers want to ban 'Grand Theft Auto' amid spike in carjackings
Legislation has been drafted to amend a 2012 law preventing some games, including GTA, from being sold to children in Illinois.