New Illinois law mandates availability of halal, kosher meals in state-run facilities
Illinois became the first state to mandate the availability of halal and kosher meal options in state-run schools, hospitals and other facilities.
Car crashes into building on Chicago’s West Side, leaves driver critically hurt
The driver of a car that crashed into a building on the city’s West Side early Sunday morning was critically hurt.
Israel launches airstrikes on southern Lebanon
Israel has launched dozens of airstrikes into southern Lebanon in response to a deadly attack.
New Mexico park shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured
Three people are dead and 15 others hurt after a shooting at a park in New Mexico.
Police warning Round Lake Beach residents about scam using fake flyers
Police in Round Lake Beach are warning residents about a scam using fake flyers placed on residents' doors.
Chicago father arrested after 8-year-old son fatally shot; postal worker performed CPR: court docs
A Chicago father was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his 8-year-old son Thursday on the city’s South Side, authorities said.
Pope Francis to be released from hospital
Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital tomorrow. After battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs.
Man found shot to death inside burning Chicago home, police say
A man was found shot to death inside a home that had been set on fire in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Saturday morning.
Suspects target 15 cars overnight in Northwest Side burglary spree, police say
Chicago police are searching for four to five suspects accused of breaking into 15 vehicles overnight or early Saturday on the Northwest Side.
Chicago weather: Cloudy overnight, showers on Sunday
Cloudy skies are expected to linger overnight in the Chicago area with temperatures dipping to around 32 degrees.
Grandfather shot dead inside McDonald's while getting Happy Meals for grandkids
Jorge Arbaiza was shot and killed at a Houston McDonald's as his wife and grandkids were reportedly waiting in the car.
Man fatally stabbed on Chicago’s Far South Side; suspect in custody: police
A man is dead and another is in custody following a stabbing at a residence on Chicago's Far South Side, police said.
Semi-truck catches fire on I-294/I-80 at I-94 near Indiana border, video shows
A semi-truck caught fire Saturday afternoon on I-294/I-80 westbound at I-94, just past the Indiana border, video shows.
Cook County fugitive who ditched GPS tracker captured after months on the run: sheriff
A Cook County fugitive who has been on the run since last May was arrested and charged after violating his electronic monitoring terms.
Chicago shooting suspect arrested in Indianapolis by U.S. Marshals
A suspect in a South Side shooting that wounded a woman in December was arrested in Indianapolis, authorities said.
Body pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side: police
The body of a male was pulled from Lake Michigan on Saturday morning on the city’s North Side.
2 people robbed at gunpoint on University of Chicago campus, police say
Two people were robbed at gunpoint on the University of Chicago campus late Saturday morning.
Silver Alert: Woman, 69, missing in Joliet, police say
A 69-year-old woman was reported missing in southwest suburban Joliet this week.
New Mexico mass shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured
Police in New Mexico said gunfire erupted during an unsanctioned car show at a park Friday night, killing three people and hurting 15 others.
California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband
Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.