Highland Park parade shooting: Gunman wore women's clothing during attack, police say
Law enforcement officials revealed more details Tuesday about the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left seven people dead and over 30 others wounded.
Law enforcement officials revealed more details Tuesday about the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left seven people dead and over 30 others wounded.
Highland Park shooting: Biden orders flags flown at half-staff
President Joe Biden tweeted on Monday calling the mass shooting “senseless” and said he has not given up “fighting the epidemic on gun violence.”
President Joe Biden tweeted on Monday calling the mass shooting “senseless” and said he has not given up “fighting the epidemic on gun violence.”
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says let’s ‘move on’ after Highland Park parade shooting
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade in Highland Park
A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror.
A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror.
Boy found in aftermath of Highland Park parade shooting reunited with family
Authorities in suburban Chicago have reunited a young boy with his grandparents after he was found alone in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.
Authorities in suburban Chicago have reunited a young boy with his grandparents after he was found alone in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.
Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
Bolingbrook WeatherTech Shooting: Police say killer was temporary employee who had robbed coworkers
Police said coworkers said Charles McKnight had been working the overnight shift and had been confronted by coworkers after he had robbed two of them of a watch and a wallet at gunpoint. They argued, and police said McKnight pulled out a handgun and shot three of them.
Police said coworkers said Charles McKnight had been working the overnight shift and had been confronted by coworkers after he had robbed two of them of a watch and a wallet at gunpoint. They argued, and police said McKnight pulled out a handgun and shot three of them.
3 shot, 1 fatally, at WeatherTech in Bolingbrook; suspect in custody: police
Three people were shot, one fatally, at the WeatherTech facility in Bolingbrook Saturday morning.
Three people were shot, one fatally, at the WeatherTech facility in Bolingbrook Saturday morning.
Chicago police no longer allowed to chase people on foot over minor offenses
Chicago police officers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.
Chicago police officers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.
Illinois man charged in death of beheaded pregnant woman, suspect is a ‘monster,’ police chief says
The man accused of beheading a pregnant Illinois woman whom he dated on and off throughout the years has been arrested, police said Monday.
The man accused of beheading a pregnant Illinois woman whom he dated on and off throughout the years has been arrested, police said Monday.
Round Lake Beach father charged with killing 3 kids left note for wife: 'If I can't have them neither can you'
A Round Lake Beach father who was charged with drowning his three young children left a note to his wife at the crime scene reading, "If I can’t have them neither can you," prosecutors said Wednesday.
A Round Lake Beach father who was charged with drowning his three young children left a note to his wife at the crime scene reading, "If I can’t have them neither can you," prosecutors said Wednesday.
Independent booksellers grew in number and diversity
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
Video shows Illinois officer, highway worker save man from jumping off bridge
Dramatic video captured by a dashcam in Massac County, Illinois, shows the moment a sheriff’s deputy and a highway worker saved a man as he tried to jump off a bridge.
Dramatic video captured by a dashcam in Massac County, Illinois, shows the moment a sheriff’s deputy and a highway worker saved a man as he tried to jump off a bridge.
Macomb County Boy Scout earns national award for saving mom's life
"I wouldn’t be here today, I really wouldn’t, if it wasn’t for him," she said.
"I wouldn’t be here today, I really wouldn’t, if it wasn’t for him," she said.
14 injured when boat explodes at marina in Seneca, Illinois
Seneca is a small town located about an hour west of Chicago in LaSalle and Grundy counties.
Seneca is a small town located about an hour west of Chicago in LaSalle and Grundy counties.
Homeless man doused in flammable liquid, set on fire while sleeping under Trump Tower; suspect wanted
Chicago Police have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for setting a man on fire downtown.
Chicago Police have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for setting a man on fire downtown.
Chicago mass shooting: 9 shot, 2 fatally, in Near North Side
Two people were killed and at least seven others were wounded in a mass shooting when a fight broke out near a McDonald’s on the Near North Side Thursday night.
Two people were killed and at least seven others were wounded in a mass shooting when a fight broke out near a McDonald’s on the Near North Side Thursday night.
Illinois man convicted of giving son rifle he used to kill 4 at Waffle House
An Illinois man faces up to three years in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used to shoot and kill four people in 2018 at a Waffle House in Tennessee.
An Illinois man faces up to three years in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used to shoot and kill four people in 2018 at a Waffle House in Tennessee.
Illinois bans 'ghost guns,' becoming first Midwestern state to do so
The sale and possession of "ghost guns" in Illinois became illegal Wednesday after Gov.J.B. Pritzker signed a bill aimed at eliminating the unserialized firearms.
The sale and possession of "ghost guns" in Illinois became illegal Wednesday after Gov.J.B. Pritzker signed a bill aimed at eliminating the unserialized firearms.
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 16-year-old boy near 'The Bean'
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with shooting a 16-year-old boy to death Saturday near "The Bean" at Millennium Park.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with shooting a 16-year-old boy to death Saturday near "The Bean" at Millennium Park.