7-year-old girl forced to perform sexual act during online learning

CPD says a 7-year-old girl was observed performing a sexual act on a male offender live on an online learning application on Thursday.

Kyle Rittenhouse won't be charged for gun offense in Illinois: prosecutors

The Lake County state’s attorney’s office says it will not file additional charges against Kyle Rittenhouse in connection to the gun he allegedly used to fatally shoot two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

2 arrested in Illinois in connection with Tennessee death

Police say two people from Texas have been arrested in Illinois in connection with a death this week in Tennessee.

Passenger on flight to Chicago accused of wearing 'lewd' top forced to cover up with captain's T-shirt

A passenger flying with Southwest Airlines to Chicago has claimed that employees with the carrier made her cover up her outfit — after deeming her cleavage to be “lewd, obscene and offensive.”

Aurora couple charged with child labor trafficking

An Aurora couple are accused of forcing an undocumented teenager to work and keeping her earnings.

15 French bulldogs found at O’Hare warehouse allowed to stay in U.S.

A local animal rescue group has reached a deal with federal authorities that will allow 15 French bulldogs rescued from a warehouse at O’Hare International Airport to remain in the country after the the Centers for Disease Control initially had demanded their deportation.

Lightfoot to Trump: 'Keep Chicago out of your lying mouth'

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday night after he skewered her city as a hotbed of crime and violence during a presidential campaign debate against Joe Biden.

Coach leaves 'All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ' note, quits team

Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.

'Dread Head Cowboy's' horse recovering on farm in south suburbs

Ald. Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward says the horse injured during an anti-violence protest on theDan Ryan earlier this week is improving.

Man accused of being in deadly bar fight arrested in Chicago

Authorities arrested Nicholas Galvan without incident this week in Chicago. As of Thursday, he is awaiting extradition to Austin.

Teen charged in Kenosha shootings fights extradition to Wisconsin

A 17-year-old in Illinois accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha fought his return to Wisconsin.

Renter with assault rifle shoots, kills brothers breaking into Waukegan home

Two brothers armed with a revolver allegedly broke into an occupied home in Waukegan Tuesday and were confronted by a renter who shot and killed them with an assault rifle.

Dread Head Cowboy's horse may need to be euthanized after Dan Ryan protest: prosecutors

The horse will never ride again and may need to be euthanized, prosecutors said Wednesday, adding that one veterinarian compared Adam Hollingsworth’s actions to “forcing an 80-year-old woman to run a full marathon.”

Jussie Smollett demands court dismiss 2nd wave of charges against him

Jussie Smollett is once again asking that the charges against him be dismissed in a Chicago court, arguing that the grand jury testimony used in his second indictment is invalid.

FBI seeks info in investigation of accused 'Cheer' actor Jerry Harris

The FBI’s Chicago office on Tuesday announced it is seeking the public’s help in finding possible victims in the investigation of accused “Cheer” actor Jerry Harris.

After complaints, Illinois revises process of applying for marijuana license

Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.

Man seen riding horse on Dan Ryan faces multiple charges

Chicago’s “Dread Head Cowboy” was leveled another charge Tuesday, a day after allegedly riding his brown and white horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway and snarling rush hour traffic.

'Cheer' star Jerry Harris arrested on child porn charge

A star from Netflix's "Cheer" series has been charged with one felony count of producing child pornography.