Illinois

CRIME 1 day ago

Illinois Republican lawmaker warned of board that released alleged killer of Chicago boy: 'Sick to my stomach'

An Illinois state senator said he was concerned about the Prisoner Review Board years before the release of a man who killed a boy while on parole.

Illinois 1 day ago

Illinois stabbing spree suspect charged with murder after rampage leaves four dead, seven injured

Christian Soto, 22, was identified as the suspect who allegedly stabbed people in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday, killing four and injuring seven others.

Illinois 2 days ago

Illinois stabbing spree leaves 4 dead, suspect in custody

A man is in custody after he allegedly killed four people during a stabbing spree west of Chicago on Wednesday, police said. Five others have been injured.

Chicago 4 days ago

Chicago mayor says city returning park to the public after using them to house illegal immigrants

The City of Chicago on Monday said it will start returning five parks to the public after using them to temporarily house illegal immigrants.

Illinois 4 days ago

Video shows Illinois thieves smashing glass display cases and snatching watches, jewelry

Three men were captured on video stealing jewelry from Zevar Jewelers in the Harlem and Irving Mall in Norridge, Illinois on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

CRIME 4 days ago

Illinois board member resigns after parolee kills boy, injures pregnant ex-girlfriend in attack, governor says

An Illinois Prisoner Review Board member resigned after signing off on the release of a felon who allegedly killed a boy a day after walking free.

POLITICS 4 days ago

Freshman Dem in battleground district says he has 'no' regrets hosting drag events for kids

Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen has a long history supporting drag events for children and says he has no regrets hosting such events, video and social media posts show.

Illinois March 21

Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached and sent to federal prison, had his lawsuit to return to public life dismissed by a federal judge.

IMMIGRATION March 21

Chicago migrant evictions will add to homelessness, lawmaker says, as Democrat-led cities scale back aid

Lawmakers in Chicago are slamming the city's mayor for ongoing evictions from migrant shelters as Democrat-led cities are grappling with an influx of arrivals.

Chicago March 21

Judge tosses sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson

A federal judge sided with disgraced former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and threw out all claims against him in a sexual assault lawsuit.