Illinois landlord who killed 6-year-old Muslim boy in 2023 hate crime has died, police say
Joseph Czuba, the landlord who was convicted of murdering Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, and attacking his mother in a 2023 hate crime, has died.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
McDonald's trash duty dispute escalates to manager allegedly shooting teen employee's mom in restaurant
Illinois police charged both women with felonies after an altercation escalated to violence inside the restaurant.
Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
Chicago mass shooting leaves 4 dead, 14 wounded
Chicago police say someone inside a passing vehicle fired shots into a crowd outside a local rapper's listening party. Four people were killed.
R. Kelly hospitalized after near-fatal overdose in prison, attorney claims it was plot to kill him
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking in June 2022.
Fireman, triathlete paralyzed after San Francisco's 'Escape From Alcatraz' triathlon
A firefighter from Chicago was paralyzed during San Francisco's annual "Escape From Alcatraz" triathlon after another participant jumped on top of him in the first leg of the event.
'I'm beat up': Chicago woman hit by car that drove into protest speaks out
A 66-year-old woman’s arm was broken after she was hit by a car that sped through an anti-ICE protest in downtown Chicago on Tuesday.
Chicago anti-ICE protests prompt street closures while car speeds into crowd
Hundreds protest ICE arrests in downtown Chicago, leading to clashes with police, and a car speeding through a crowd.
Chicago cop shot and killed unintentionally by fellow officer during foot chase, police say
A Chicago police officer was shot and killed unintentionally by a fellow officer Thursday night during a foot chase on the city’s South Side.
Cook County jewelry store heist: Thieves get away with $1M in merchandise
Thieves cut the internet, broke through a wall, and stole $1 million in jewels and watches from a suburban store. The owner is offering a $75K reward.
Chicago mass shooting: 7 teens shot on South Side, police say
Seven teens were shot and injured near St. Sabina Church on Chicago's South Side overnight.
Larry Hoover’s life sentence commuted by Trump after decades behind bars
Infamous Chicago street gang leader Larry Hoover had his prison sentence commuted Wednesday by President Donald Trump.
Leaking tank caused Illinois box truck blast
A camera managed to capture the moment a truck exploded on a residential street in Illinois. The driver was able to walk away without any serious injuries, but the blast did damage several homes. Police say the explosion was sparked by a leaking propane tank in that truck.
Chicago man charged in D.C. embassy shooting — FBI raids apartment
FBI agents raided the home of the Chicago man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers Wednesday night in Washington D.C.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker reacts to 'nightmare' shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers in DC
Reactions are coming in after two Israeli Embassy staff members were fatally shot Wednesday night while leaving an event at a Jewish Museum in Washington D.C.
White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with ballpark tribute
The Chicago White Sox are honoring one of their most popular fans with a tribute inside their stadium. The team unveiled new artwork of Pope Leo XIV. It includes a graphic display of Pope Leo, a number 14 jersey and a picture of him in attendance at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago.
White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new ballpark tribute
From the South Side to the Vatican, the Chicago White Sox have unveiled new artwork honoring Pope Leo XIV.
WNBA releases statement condemning 'alleged hateful fan comments' during Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game
The WNBA is following up on alleged racist fan behavior during Saturday's Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game.
Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.