WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach

A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.

Neighbor rescues woman from Arlington Heights house fire with sledgehammer

A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.

Man accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago

A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.

Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures

As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.

Massive "No Kings" rallies erupt nationwide in protest of Trump Administration

Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.