Boy, 8, shot in the head and killed in Markham drive-by shooting
"...it's really unfortunate that a young kid who was looking forward to going to school in the morning, is not gonna make it."
"...it's really unfortunate that a young kid who was looking forward to going to school in the morning, is not gonna make it."
Warrant issued for Oak Lawn woman who used fake 'Maderna' card to vacation in Hawaii
An arrest warrant has been issued for an Oak Lawn woman who failed to appear for her first court date after allegedly using a phony COVID-19 vaccination card that misspelled Moderna to get into Hawaii for a vacation without quarantining.
An arrest warrant has been issued for an Oak Lawn woman who failed to appear for her first court date after allegedly using a phony COVID-19 vaccination card that misspelled Moderna to get into Hawaii for a vacation without quarantining.
Jelani Day case: Coroner confirms body found in Illinois River is missing ISU graduate student
The LaSalle County coroner confirmed Thursday that a body found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4 is missing Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day.
The LaSalle County coroner confirmed Thursday that a body found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4 is missing Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Illinois Subway employee says she's suspended after fighting off robber
An Illinois Subway restaurant employee says she’s been suspended from her job shortly after a video of her fighting off a robber went viral.
An Illinois Subway restaurant employee says she’s been suspended from her job shortly after a video of her fighting off a robber went viral.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Chicago police lieutenant accused of shoving a flashlight between buttocks of teen carjacking suspect
A Chicago police lieutenant allegedly shoved a flashlight between the buttocks of a handcuffed carjacking suspect and then yelled to the 17-year-old "That’s what you get for carjacking," prosecutors said Thursday at a felony bond hearing for the officer.
A Chicago police lieutenant allegedly shoved a flashlight between the buttocks of a handcuffed carjacking suspect and then yelled to the 17-year-old "That’s what you get for carjacking," prosecutors said Thursday at a felony bond hearing for the officer.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Blake, paralyzed in police shooting, hopeful he'll walk soon
Jacob Blake, who was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot by a white police officer in Wisconsin, expects to be walking soon, an accomplishment he says is tempered by fears of it happening again.
Jacob Blake, who was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot by a white police officer in Wisconsin, expects to be walking soon, an accomplishment he says is tempered by fears of it happening again.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Son tells Lyons police he buried mom, sister in backyard
A house in west suburban Lyons is now a crime scene, after the resident told police that he buried his mother and sister in the back yard after they died.
A house in west suburban Lyons is now a crime scene, after the resident told police that he buried his mother and sister in the back yard after they died.
2 killed in ‘brazen’ gang-related shooting outside Kankakee County Courthouse, police say
Two men were killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting caused by "internal gang conflict" outside the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday morning, according to the Kankakee Police Department.
Two men were killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting caused by "internal gang conflict" outside the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday morning, according to the Kankakee Police Department.
Ella French funeral: Chicago pays respect to officer killed in line of duty
Hundreds of squad cars from Chicago, the suburbs and all over the country lined up on Western Avenue to take part in the procession.
Hundreds of squad cars from Chicago, the suburbs and all over the country lined up on Western Avenue to take part in the procession.
Kanye West teases 'Donda' album listening event at Soldier Field
Kanye West announced a listening party for his yet-to-be-released album taking place Aug. 26 at Soldier Field.
Kanye West announced a listening party for his yet-to-be-released album taking place Aug. 26 at Soldier Field.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.