CPS promises changes to 30 schools named after slaveholders
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Healthy 18-year-old Illinois girl dies of COVID-19: 'You need to take it seriously'
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
More charges filed against couple that allegedly kept girls as slaves in Aurora
The couple allegedly forced both girls — who were about 10 and 15 years old when they were smuggled into the U.S. — to provide labor and services for their own private gain, prosecutors said.
The couple allegedly forced both girls — who were about 10 and 15 years old when they were smuggled into the U.S. — to provide labor and services for their own private gain, prosecutors said.
Chicago family blames haircut in couple's coronavirus deaths
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
Soldier charged in Rockford shooting may have PTSD, lawyer says
An attorney for a U.S. Army special forces sergeant arrested in what authorities called an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead told an initial hearing Monday that her client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
An attorney for a U.S. Army special forces sergeant arrested in what authorities called an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead told an initial hearing Monday that her client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
U.S. serviceman from Florida charged in Rockford bowling alley shooting that killed 3
Authorities say a 37-year-old U.S. serviceman from Florida has been charged with three counts of murder and three counts of first-degree attempted murder following a shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford Saturday night.
Authorities say a 37-year-old U.S. serviceman from Florida has been charged with three counts of murder and three counts of first-degree attempted murder following a shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford Saturday night.
Illinois K-9 officer killed in the line of duty by intoxicated driver
A Boone County police dog was killed Sunday morning, after a driver crashed into the squad car it was sitting in.
A Boone County police dog was killed Sunday morning, after a driver crashed into the squad car it was sitting in.
Three dead, three injured in shooting at Rockford bowling alley
Three people were shot dead and three others were wounded at a bowling alley in Rockford on Saturday night.
Three people were shot dead and three others were wounded at a bowling alley in Rockford on Saturday night.
'Cheer' star pleads not guilty to federal child porn, sex charges
Jerry Harris, 21, of Naperville, Illinois, was indicted earlier this month in a seven-count indictment that included the child sex, porn and other allegations.
Jerry Harris, 21, of Naperville, Illinois, was indicted earlier this month in a seven-count indictment that included the child sex, porn and other allegations.
Illinois man accused of killing father in Arizona, pouring bleach over his body
A man from Illinois is accused of killing his father after an argument between father and son took a violent turn.
A man from Illinois is accused of killing his father after an argument between father and son took a violent turn.
Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Vaccinations at Chicago-area hospital to resume after 4 workers experience adverse reactions
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
250 firefighters, 90 engines and trucks aid in battle against raging warehouse blaze in Lawndale
Crews are battling a three-alarm fire Thursday morning at an auto parts warehouse in Lawndale on the West Side.
Crews are battling a three-alarm fire Thursday morning at an auto parts warehouse in Lawndale on the West Side.
Mall Santa brings Nerf gun to boy who cried after being told 'no guns' for Christmas
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
CPD releases video of shootout that killed retired firefighter during attempted carjacking
Chicago police released surveillance video Monday of the shootout during a carjacking attempt that left a 65-year-old retired firefighter dead last week in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
Chicago police released surveillance video Monday of the shootout during a carjacking attempt that left a 65-year-old retired firefighter dead last week in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
President Trump cementing death penalty legacy up to Biden inaugural
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
Woman charged with 2003 murders of newborn twin sons in Stickney Township
A 41-year-old Michigan woman has been charged for the deaths of her newborn twin sons which occurred in 2003, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Saturday.
A 41-year-old Michigan woman has been charged for the deaths of her newborn twin sons which occurred in 2003, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Saturday.
Retired Chicago firefighter killed while exchanging gunfire with would-be carjackers on Far South Side: police
A retired Chicago firefighter was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers Thursday afternoon in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, according to police.
A retired Chicago firefighter was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers Thursday afternoon in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, according to police.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.