Chicago

Media 1 day ago

Former Obama cabinet member endorses pro-police candidate: 'Best hope for a safer Chicago'

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan endorsed Paul Vallas in the upcoming Chicago mayoral race through an opinion piece for the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago 1 day ago

Chicago firefighter charged with allegedly pimping prostitute out of his apartment: report

A Chicago, Illinois firefighter was arrested on Friday for allegedly pimping a prostitute out of his apartment through paid advertisements on adult websites.

Media 4 days ago

Chicago mayoral candidate praises DA who dropped charges against Jussie Smollett: 'Incredible' integrity

Brandon Johnson, one of the two remaining candidates to become Chicago's next mayor, praised the prosecutor responsible for dropping felony charges against Jesse Smollett.

True Crime 6 days ago

Missing Illinois woman found wrapped in sheet, dumped in shopping cart in Chicago alley

Missing Illinois woman Rosa Chacon, 21, was found dumped in a Chicago alley under gruesome circumstances nearly two months after she went missing from an Uber.

Wisconsin March 20

Wisconsin police arrest alleged thief of funeral home van carrying man's body

Wisconsin authorities have arrested a suspect in the theft of a van containing a dead body from the Collins & Stone Funeral Home in Rockford, Illinois.

Illinois March 20

Chicago man faces murder charge after backing over police officer with his car

A man allegedly backed over a Chicago police officer with his car. The man is facing an attempted murder charge. The officer was attempting to approach the car when he was struck.

Illinois March 20

Chicago restaurant shooting leads to the hospitalization of 4, no arrests reported

Three men opened fire on a restaurant in Chicago, leading to four people being injured. All of the victims are hospitalized in good condition.

Chicago March 19

Chicago family fights 'pro squatter' who took over dead mom's home, left bullet hole in window

Chicago resident Darthula Young says a man with a long criminal history began squatting in her home in September and she has not yet been able to remove him.

New York March 17

From Irish bagpipes to pub crawls, here's a look at how US cities are celebrating St. Patrick's Day

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City will bring bagpipes and bands to fifth avenue. Here's how different cities plan to celebrate the Irish holiday.

Chicago March 17

Chicago mayoral candidate struggles to defend past support for 'defund the police' movement

Brandon Johnson, who's seeking to become Chicago's next mayor, struggled this week to defend past comments he made that signaled support for the “defund the police” movement.