Illinois 15 hours ago Driver, victims identified in Illinois after-school camp crash that left 4 dead, including children Illinois State Police identified Marianne Akers as the driver involved in a fatal crash that left four people dead at an after-school camp in Chatham.
Opinion 18 hours ago PASTOR COREY BROOKS: A special South Side of Chicago success story I truly believe in training kids in the trades. It will be a featured part of the community center I am building right now on the South Side of Chicago.
US 19 hours ago 4, including children, killed after vehicle crashes into Illinois after-school camp: police A car crash in a Chatham, Illinois, on Monday resulted in the deaths of four people, including children, according to the Illinois State Police. The incident took place at an after-school camp.
Senate 1 day ago Illinois candidate for Durbin Senate seat consolidates support with Duckworth endorsement Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was endorsed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth in the primary to succeed the retiring Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin.
Illinois 2 days ago Illinois State University issues emergency alert in manhunt for gun-toting suspect An emergency alert was issued at Illinois State University on Sunday evening after reports of a shots fired on or near the campus
US Fires 3 days ago Man charged with murder after blaze he allegedly set kills Chicago fire captain Charles Green was charged with murder after being accused of lighting an inferno that killed Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer this week.
Politics 4 days ago Durbin says elderly lawmakers should consider leaving politics 'before they're carried out' Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin, a Democrat, said Thursday that older lawmakers may want to consider when it is time to step away from politics for the younger generation.
Politics 5 days ago Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.
Illinois 5 days ago Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III sentenced to life in prison following Fourth of July parade attack Robert Crimo III, the mass shooter who killed seven people at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, received a life sentence Thursday.
J.B. Pritzker 5 days ago Chicago residents blast a possible Pritzker presidential run: 'No chance to win' Chicago residents fumed over Democratic policies that have plagued Illinois when asked about Gov. J.B. Pritzker potentially running for president.
Illinois 6 days ago Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker moves to boycott El Salvador for aiding Trump over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s detention Illinois state agencies have been ordered to review investments and contracts with business linked to El Salvador, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
US Fires 6 days ago Chicago fire captain killed in line of duty after garage collapses following early morning inferno A Chicago fire captain died in the line of duty on Wednesday while responding to a garage fire on the city's west side.
Elections 6 days ago Dick Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, won't seek re-election Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful Judiciary Committee chairman will step down at the end of his term.
Illinois 6 days ago Congresswoman Mary Miller calls for federal investigations into Illinois over trans athletes in girls' sports Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., sent a letter to the Departments of Justice and Education, pleading for probes of her state for letting trans athletes in girls' sports.
Indiana April 20 Indiana takes first action in long-shot plan to acquire parts of Illinois Indiana is taking a first step toward a rather unlikely effort to amend its border and acquire parts of Illinois, as Illinois officials remain reluctant to approve the measure.
Illinois April 19 Illinois trans athlete policy brewing conflict within state Illinois is the latest blue state to let trans athletes play girls sports after the IHSA said it won't comply with Trump's executive order.
Antisemitism Exposed April 18 Anti-Israel agitator charged in violent hate crime attack on two Jewish college students An Illinois man is facing four felony counts stemming from an alleged hate crime attack on two Jewish students at Chicago's DePaul University last year.
Crime April 18 Venezuelan migrant arrested in sanctuary city for 6th time in 13 months days after prosecutors drop charges Chicago police have arrested a Venezuelan migrant for the sixth time in the past 13 months after he allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint in the sanctuary city.
Illinois April 15 Illinois HS athlete suffers horrific injury while warming up for triple jump An Illinois high school track and field athlete was left paralyzed from the chest down after a freak accident last month before a meet.
Illinois April 9 Illinois Democrat minimizes violent acts committed by illegal immigrants as just 'a few crimes' Illinois Rep. Jesús "Chuy" GarcÃa downplayed illegal immigrant crimes while Republicans highlighted ICE detainer violations and violent offenses.
Police and Law Enforcement April 8 Dramatic bodycam footage captures police rescue of trapped firefighter from Illinois house explosion Illinois police officers rescued a firefighter from an explosion that caused the porch roof of a Christopher home to collapse on top of a firefighter.
Illinois April 8 Illinois school faces criminal DOJ referral after allegations of forcing girls to change with trans student The law firm America First Legal (AFL) made criminal referral of the district Deerfield Public Schools 109 to the DOJ over allegations last month.
Chicago April 8 Chicago limo driver accused of sexually assaulting 5 women over 3 years Chakib Mansour Khodja was charged with sexual assault with a weapon, attempted aggravated battery with strangulation, attempted kidnapping and other crimes relating to sexual violence against women.
Abortion April 8 Federal judge sides with pro-life pregnancy centers, finds part of Illinois abortion law unconstitutional U.S. District Court Judge Iain D. Johnston found part of the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act unconstitutional for compelling speech.
Crime April 8 American small business owners fight to survive crippling dine-and-dash crime sprees Restaurant industry experts are sounding the alarm as dine-and-dash incidents gain national attention, threatening the bottom lines of small business owners throughout the country.
Opinion April 7 SEN DICK DURBIN: Closing federal offices punishes everyday Americans Sen. Dick Durbin writes how Elon Musk and DOGE are cutting too many federal leases. That means no local office for Social Security and no SBA office for students to discuss student loans.
Illinois April 6 Family says vehicle hit by lightning on highway sounded like a gunshot An Illinois family's vehicle was struck by lightning while driving on a highway, which they described to deputies as sounding like a gunshot.
Crime April 5 Bodycam shows teacher breaking down during arrest for allegedly molesting 15-year-old student Christina Formella is accused of having sexual encounter with the student in 2023
US Education April 3 Illinois homeschool bill would create a 'pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents': Dem lawmaker An Illinois bill that could change homeschooling rules would create "a pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents," a state Democrat is warning.
VIDEO April 1 'A bubble of unreality': Illinois GOP chair blasts governor for Mexico trade agreement Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss Gov. JB Pritzker signing a trade agreement with Mexico despite business fleeing the state.