Illinois daycare worker contracts monkeypox, children exposed
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
Mega Millions Jackpot: Illinois winner's identity still a mystery
A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost one week ago, but has so far remained anonymous.
A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost one week ago, but has so far remained anonymous.
Lollapalooza security guard arrested for allegedly making false mass shooting threat to leave work early
A security guard who worked Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival last weekend is accused of making fake mass shooting threats to get out of work early.
A security guard who worked Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival last weekend is accused of making fake mass shooting threats to get out of work early.
Highland Park shooting suspect pleads not guilty to parade massacre charges
The suspected gunman behind the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all 117 felony charges in the deadly attack as his parents told reporters they "deeply regret the actions their son had taken."
The suspected gunman behind the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all 117 felony charges in the deadly attack as his parents told reporters they "deeply regret the actions their son had taken."
Rapper Lil Durk injured during performance at Chicago's Lollapalooza
Video posted on social media shows pyrotechnics exploding right in front of the performer.
Video posted on social media shows pyrotechnics exploding right in front of the performer.
5 children among 7 dead in wrong-way crash on I-90 in McHenry County
Five children and two women were killed in a fiery, wrong-way crash on I-90 Sunday morning in McHenry County.
Five children and two women were killed in a fiery, wrong-way crash on I-90 Sunday morning in McHenry County.
Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Illinois in $1.337B jackpot
A single ticket bought in a Chicago suburb beat the odds and won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
A single ticket bought in a Chicago suburb beat the odds and won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Mega Millions drawing: Illinois Speedway gas station that sold winning ticket in line for big commission
Where was the Mega Millions ticket sold? A Speedway location in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Where was the Mega Millions ticket sold? A Speedway location in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Mega Millions winner: Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B jackpot
According to megamillions.com, there was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois.
According to megamillions.com, there was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois.
Chicago man says he was assembling 'ghost gun' when it went off accidentally, killing his 15-year-old sister
A man claims he was assembling a "ghost gun" in a bedroom of his family’s home when it accidentally went off, striking and killing his 15-year-old sister, Cook County prosecutors said Friday.
A man claims he was assembling a "ghost gun" in a bedroom of his family’s home when it accidentally went off, striking and killing his 15-year-old sister, Cook County prosecutors said Friday.
Suspect in Highland Park massacre faces 110 new charges in grand jury indictment
The suspect in the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park now faces 110 additional criminal charges after a Lake County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday.
The suspect in the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park now faces 110 additional criminal charges after a Lake County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday.
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts breathing on his own, making 'hopeful progress'
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts, 8, is making "hopeful progress" in his recovery two weeks after the attack, a family spokesman said Monday.
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts, 8, is making "hopeful progress" in his recovery two weeks after the attack, a family spokesman said Monday.
Westlake HS students selected for funding at National Pitch competition
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
Highland Park community observes moment of silence in honor of mass shooting victims
Several minutes of silence were observed Monday in Highland Park to remember the victims of last week’s mass shooting.
Several minutes of silence were observed Monday in Highland Park to remember the victims of last week’s mass shooting.
Family of Illinois parade survivor Cooper Roberts, 8: 'Tough weekend,' told him he's paralyzed
The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”
The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”
Doctors confirm Cooper Roberts paralyzed from waist down after Highland Park parade shooting
An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is no longer using a ventilator and conscious for the first time since the incident, but doctors have confirmed that Cooper Roberts is paralyzed from the waist down, a family spokesperson said.
An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is no longer using a ventilator and conscious for the first time since the incident, but doctors have confirmed that Cooper Roberts is paralyzed from the waist down, a family spokesperson said.
Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting victims identified: Who were they?
Authorities in Highland Park where seven people were killed while attending a Fourth of July parade by a gunman armed with a rifle identified the victims Tuesday, including a married couple who were parents to a 2-year-old child.
Authorities in Highland Park where seven people were killed while attending a Fourth of July parade by a gunman armed with a rifle identified the victims Tuesday, including a married couple who were parents to a 2-year-old child.
2nd baby this week surrendered to Indiana's Safe Haven Baby Box
Indiana law allows any parent or legal guardian to give up an infant anonymously, without the threat of arrest or prosecution.
Indiana law allows any parent or legal guardian to give up an infant anonymously, without the threat of arrest or prosecution.
Former ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in prison on child porn, solicitation charges
Prosecutors say former "Cheer" star Jerry Harris used "his status as a competitive cheerleader, his social media persona, and eventually his celebrity and money, to persuade and entice" young victims.
Prosecutors say former "Cheer" star Jerry Harris used "his status as a competitive cheerleader, his social media persona, and eventually his celebrity and money, to persuade and entice" young victims.
Highland Park shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting, confessed to police
Crimo allegedly confessed to his actions while being interviewed by police, and said that he dressed up like a girl and covered his tattoos with make-up because people would recognize him.
Crimo allegedly confessed to his actions while being interviewed by police, and said that he dressed up like a girl and covered his tattoos with make-up because people would recognize him.