Train Station Shooting Sees Man Gunned Down by Customer Assistant: Police
The police said that the transit worker was arrested on charges of attempted murder and an unlawful use of a weapon.
FBI Uncovers Plot By Man, Teens to Attack Chicago Mosque 'in Name of ISIS'
In a newly unsealed document on Friday, the conspirators planned to separate children from their parents before attacking.
Double Lung Transplant Working 6 Months Later for Man With Terminal Cancer
Albert Khoury received the transplant in September and is doing well six months later.
Woman Charged With Murder After Boyfriend Killed In Robbery: Police
Akiya Sims, 20, was charged with first-degree murder, the Chicago Police Department said in a statement.
Dead Body of Transgender Woman Found in Garbage Can—Police
The 33-year-old's body was discovered in an alley in Chicago, days after she was reported missing.
Chicago Cop Served Food Containing Hair and Dirt at Wendy's—Police
Police say the female officer involved allegedly only discovered the hair and dirt in her food after she had begun eating.
Doctors Take Human Lungs on Flight in Race Against Time to Save Patient
With lungs not viable outside of the body after around 6 hours, a Missouri transplant team had to think fast.
Elise Malary's Body Found After Fears for Transgender Activist's Safety
Her sister had said Malary's prominence in the LGBTQ community could make her a target, though police are still working to ascertain what happened.
Police Shortages Pressure Mayors to Lower Hiring Standards: 'Worrisome'
Candidates with certain military or social service experience will no longer need to complete 60 hours of college credit.
Two Years in Pandemic, Bars Look at St. Patrick's Day to Rebound
The Illinois Restaurant Association said St. Patrick's Day 2022 is a welcome celebration and should give restaurants and bars in Chicago a much-needed boost.
Beyoncé's Mom Tina Lawson Says Jussie Smollett's Jail Sentence Was 'Racist'
"The punishment does not fit the crime," said Tina Lawson in the hours before Jussie Smollett was released from jail.
Jussie Smollett's Early Release Could Help Other Defendants Build Cases
A former career federal prosecutor told Newsweek that the appeals court ruling could be used by defense attorneys in the future.
Major Traffic Backlog Caused by $200K Gas Giveaway
Amid the war in Ukraine, gas prices have continued to rise across the U.S. and averaged over $4 in Illinois on Thursday.
Jussie Smollett Says He 'Nearly Lost Hope' After Being Released From Jail
The "Empire" actor was recently sentenced to 150 days in jail for staging a hate crime against himself, but after a new appeal was lodged, he's been released.
Jussie Smollett Released From Jail During Appeal
The court's order is the latest for the actor who said he was the target of a hate crime.
Dad of 3-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Mom Detained, Likely Faces Charges
Police believe that the shooting was likely an accident and that the father didn't know the toddler had the gun.
Invasive Insects Could Cost U.S. $900M Over 30 Years: Study
A team of researchers estimated that invasive insects in the U.S. could kill an estimated 1.4 million trees in urban areas by 2050.
Jussie Smollett's Brother Says There Is 'Absolutely No Evidence' of a Hoax
"There is absolutely no evidence linking Jussie to staging his own hate crime besides the testimony of two brothers," said Jocqui Smollett.
About 60 Shots Fired Outside Chicago Pizzeria, Injuring 7 Men
Police said a car pulled up where a group of people were standing when the shooter started opening fire.
Jussie Smollett Supporters Rally Outside Chicago Jail, Demand He Be Freed
The "Empire" star is currently being held in a cell by himself, with constant monitoring by guards and cameras, per an approved request by his attorneys.
'The Hypocrisy is Just Astounding'—Jussie Smollett Judge's Comments in Full
Reprimanding Jussie Smollett for more than 40 minutes, Judge James Linn told the actor that he had turned his own life "upside down" through his "shenanigans."
Jussie Smollett's Cook County Jail Mugshot Revealed
"Empire" star Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days behind bars after he was found guilty of staging a hate crime on the streets of Chicago in 2019.
Jussie Smollett Court Arrival Prompts Entourage, Media Member Skirmish
The entourage didn't appear to stop even after a man with a camera is on the ground. Smollett expects to hear his sentence today.
Kanye West May Testify in Trial of Employee Accused of Swindling $250K
Arjun Dhillon, who once worked for West, is accused of using the star's name in an deceptive attempt to get funds from a philanthropist.
Teen Kills News Station Security Guard at Gas Pump
Salena Claybourne was the mother of two teenage daughters not much younger than the teen who shot and killed her.
Lori Lightfoot Allegedly Had Obscene Tirade Over Columbus Statue: Lawsuit
"I have the biggest d**k in Chicago," the mayor allegedly said when discussing a deal that would allow a statue to be displayed in a parade.
Biden Rejects Defund the Police to Cheers From Democrats Facing Crime Wave
President Joe Biden received bipartisan applause for his opposition to defunding the police.
More Schools Go for 'Optional' Masking as COVID Enters Third Year
In the fall, nearly 75 percent of the nation's top 500 districts required masks in schools. This week, that figure has fallen more than 25 percent.
Chicago to Become Latest City to Lift Mask and Vaccine Mandates
Starting Monday, Chicago will no longer require masks in most public settings, and bars, restaurants and gyms will not have to require proof of vaccination.
Six Major U.S. Cities Still Have Proof-of-Vaccination Requirements
Meanwhile, some other cities have relaxed their COVID rules due to a decline in cases.