Mall Santa brings Nerf gun to boy who cried after being told 'no guns' for Christmas
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
CPD releases video of shootout that killed retired firefighter during attempted carjacking
Chicago police released surveillance video Monday of the shootout during a carjacking attempt that left a 65-year-old retired firefighter dead last week in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
Chicago police released surveillance video Monday of the shootout during a carjacking attempt that left a 65-year-old retired firefighter dead last week in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
Retired Chicago firefighter killed while exchanging gunfire with would-be carjackers on Far South Side: police
A retired Chicago firefighter was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers Thursday afternoon in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, according to police.
A retired Chicago firefighter was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with would-be carjackers Thursday afternoon in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, according to police.
Kyle Rittenhouse bound over for trial, arraignment set for January
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin was due in court Thursday.
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin was due in court Thursday.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Chicago couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
Unborn twins die after mother injured in Chatham fight
A 24-year-old woman’s unborn twins died Sunday after she was injured in a fight with a man in Chatham on the South Side.
A 24-year-old woman’s unborn twins died Sunday after she was injured in a fight with a man in Chatham on the South Side.
Shedd penguins go on 'field trip' to Soldier Field
Four penguins from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium recently had the chance to visit Soldier Field.
Four penguins from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium recently had the chance to visit Soldier Field.
Demonstrators sue Chicago Police over ‘brutal, violent’ tactics during protests
Activists who protested in Chicago over George Floyd’s death and the killing by police of other Blacks across the U.S. filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing city police officers of brutally attacking and falsely arresting them during the demonstrations.
Activists who protested in Chicago over George Floyd’s death and the killing by police of other Blacks across the U.S. filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing city police officers of brutally attacking and falsely arresting them during the demonstrations.
'Whenever possible, stay home': Pritzker announces new COVID restrictions across Illinois
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
Accused rapist missing after Cook County judge lets him out of jail for $500 due to COVID
Rene Chandler, 31, was on an electronic monitor awaiting trial on charges that he sexually assaulted two women he met on dating apps when he assaulted and robbed a third woman in an Uber in April 2019.
Rene Chandler, 31, was on an electronic monitor awaiting trial on charges that he sexually assaulted two women he met on dating apps when he assaulted and robbed a third woman in an Uber in April 2019.
Lightfoot issues stay-at-home advisory for Chicago, urges cancelation of Thanksgiving celebrations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
National Guard reports to Chicago in case of election unrest
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to prepare for potential election-related civil unrest.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to prepare for potential election-related civil unrest.
Bail set at $2M for Kyle Rittenhouse accused in Wisconsin shootings
A Wisconsin court commissioner on Monday set bail for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two people during a protest at $2 million.
A Wisconsin court commissioner on Monday set bail for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two people during a protest at $2 million.
Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin
Illinois authorities have turned Kyle Rittenhouse over to Wisconsin authorities.
Illinois authorities have turned Kyle Rittenhouse over to Wisconsin authorities.
Sisters allegedly hold down, stab security guard 27 times after being told to wear masks
A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.
A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.
Couple leads cops on 100-mile chase into Indiana after robbing 6 Chicago-area banks: FBI
Two women had successfully robbed five Chicago area banks in a matter of weeks and were about to knock off their sixth.
Two women had successfully robbed five Chicago area banks in a matter of weeks and were about to knock off their sixth.
Man granted asylum to stay in US now faces child porn charges in Chicago
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
Man charged with sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl as classmates, teacher watched in horror
SHOCKING: The teacher heard two other students say, “What is going on? What is happening?" aND When the teacher looked at her online class, she saw the 7-year-old girl with her pants pulled down and the suspect forcing her to perform oral sex, prosecutors said.
SHOCKING: The teacher heard two other students say, “What is going on? What is happening?" aND When the teacher looked at her online class, she saw the 7-year-old girl with her pants pulled down and the suspect forcing her to perform oral sex, prosecutors said.