All safe after fire and explosion at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids
A fire and explosion at the Quaker Oats plant in downtown Cedar Rapids brought a large emergency response, but officials said everyone got out safely.
A fire and explosion at the Quaker Oats plant in downtown Cedar Rapids brought a large emergency response, but officials said everyone got out safely.
Police: 3 gunpoint robberies at ATM in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood
Chicago police say that in the last week, three people have been robbed at gunpoint at an ATM in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Chicago police say that in the last week, three people have been robbed at gunpoint at an ATM in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Window smashed at Chicago's Chez Poulet restaurant
A window was smashed early Saturday morning at Chez Poulet, a restaurant in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
A window was smashed early Saturday morning at Chez Poulet, a restaurant in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Chicago man charged with killing woman, sexually assaulting another
Police arrested the suspect about an hour after a 36-year-old woman was found dead inside an East Chatham apartment.
Police arrested the suspect about an hour after a 36-year-old woman was found dead inside an East Chatham apartment.
Woman shot multiple times in drive-by on Chicago's West Side: police
Chicago police said someone in an SUV drove by and shot a 34-year-old woman multiple times in Lawndale.
Chicago police said someone in an SUV drove by and shot a 34-year-old woman multiple times in Lawndale.
Chicago-area man sentenced for staged robberies to help visa applicants: feds
A Chicago-area man was sentenced to two years in prison for staging armed robberies meant to help victims to apply for visas.
A Chicago-area man was sentenced to two years in prison for staging armed robberies meant to help victims to apply for visas.
Man convicted of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years after her death
Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.
Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: How to safely dispose of medications
You can safely dispose of unneeded or expired medications Saturday. Here's how.
You can safely dispose of unneeded or expired medications Saturday. Here's how.
Chicago offers support to families affected by South Side funeral home investigation
Chicago hosted a resource event Friday for families affected by the discovery of 55 decomposing bodies at a South Side funeral home as questions remain about their loved ones' remains.
Chicago hosted a resource event Friday for families affected by the discovery of 55 decomposing bodies at a South Side funeral home as questions remain about their loved ones' remains.
Laura Owens sentenced for fake pregnancy scheme targeting former 'Bachelor' star
An Arizona woman was sentenced on Friday after admitting to faking pregnancies and fabricating medical records to target multiple men, including a former "Bachelor" star.
An Arizona woman was sentenced on Friday after admitting to faking pregnancies and fabricating medical records to target multiple men, including a former "Bachelor" star.
31-year-old man arrested in Molotov attack on Atlanta ICE building
A 31-year-old man faces federal arson charges after hurling a Molotov cocktail at an immigration headquarters building in Downtown Atlanta, federal authorities announced at a news conference on Friday evening.
A 31-year-old man faces federal arson charges after hurling a Molotov cocktail at an immigration headquarters building in Downtown Atlanta, federal authorities announced at a news conference on Friday evening.
Charlie Kirk murder: Judge delays setting trial date for suspect Tyler Robinson
A hearing in Utah for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ended Friday without the judge setting a date for the start of Robinson's murder trial.
A hearing in Utah for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ended Friday without the judge setting a date for the start of Robinson's murder trial.
How safe is your Midwest city for trick-or-treaters?
Halloween is an exciting night for young families, with trick-or-treaters donning costumes and collecting sweet treats. But, with children out in the streets after dark, there’s also a distinct potential for danger. So, which cities are safest for trick-or-treaters?
Halloween is an exciting night for young families, with trick-or-treaters donning costumes and collecting sweet treats. But, with children out in the streets after dark, there’s also a distinct potential for danger. So, which cities are safest for trick-or-treaters?
76 dogs rescued from suspected hoarding situation in Lemont
A man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges and felony weapons charges after authorities removed about 76 dogs and recovered three firearms from a Lemont home.
A man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges and felony weapons charges after authorities removed about 76 dogs and recovered three firearms from a Lemont home.
Illinois homeowner disputes dog hoarding situation: 'They're taken care of'
A man accused of housing dozens of dogs in his Lemont home said that the animals were well taken care of.
A man accused of housing dozens of dogs in his Lemont home said that the animals were well taken care of.
Lemont man charged after 76 dogs, 3 guns recovered from home
A man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges and felony weapons charges after authorities removed about 76 dogs and recovered three firearms from a Lemont home.
A man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges and felony weapons charges after authorities removed about 76 dogs and recovered three firearms from a Lemont home.
2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ
The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.
The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.
Woman federally charged over alleged threat to shoot Trump at football game
A woman was charged after being accused of posting a threat on social media to shoot President Donald Trump at the Alabama vs. Georgia football game earlier this month.
A woman was charged after being accused of posting a threat on social media to shoot President Donald Trump at the Alabama vs. Georgia football game earlier this month.
Toddler, two others found shot dead after mysterious 911 call for 'help'
Deputies in Ohio are investigating a mysterious 911 call that led to the discovery of three bodies – including a toddler – who had been shot.
Deputies in Ohio are investigating a mysterious 911 call that led to the discovery of three bodies – including a toddler – who had been shot.
Disturbing details of Christa Pike's failed execution revealed in new court filings
Christa Pike's IV team reportedly went through about 10 needles and tried several IV sites on both arms for nearly an hour leading up to her failed execution, new court documents reveal.
Christa Pike's IV team reportedly went through about 10 needles and tried several IV sites on both arms for nearly an hour leading up to her failed execution, new court documents reveal.



















