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August 26, 2023

Illinois mother arrested after kindergartner son arrived at school with gun in backpack

An Illinois mother was arrested after her 5-year-old son went to school with a firearm in his backpack. School officials said no one was ever in danger.

August 23, 2023

Concealed carry holder flips the script during attempted carjacking, shoots suspect and accomplice

Darick Benson was charged with two felonies after he and an alleged accomplice attempted to rob a licensed gun owner in Chicago. Both suspects were shot during the incident.

August 23, 2023

Illinois police officer who stole $15 shirt in 2008 decertified by state, barred from working as a cop

An Illinois police officer has been decertified for stealing a $15 shirt from the mall 15 years ago. The crime resurfaced earlier this year when she moved to another police department.

August 22, 2023

Elementary school teacher fired after bizarre social media rants on 'psychosis,' Satan

A Chicago-area grade school art teacher was fired after parents voiced outrage over social media posts detailing his mental health struggles, pro-Satan remarks.

August 22, 2023

Chicago-area woman arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot former President Donald Trump, his son Barron

Tracy Marie Fiorenza was arrested on Aug. 21, 2023, after being accused of threatening to shoot former President Donald Trump and his son Barron over email.

August 21, 2023

Chicago weekend shootings kill 7, including teens ahead of new school year; over 3 dozen people wounded

At least 38 people were shot, seven of them fatally, in Chicago over the weekend. Those killed included teens supposed to start the new school year Monday.

August 18, 2023

Illinois officers arrest teen who led 132-mph police chase with stolen car

Police were prompted to chase a 17-year-old male who drove at 132 mph in a stolen Hyundai Genesis. The teenager was eventually taken into custody after crashing the vehicle.

August 17, 2023

Illinois to provide funeral, burial for migrant child who died on bus

The state-affiliated Illinois Welcoming Center will be handling the funeral and burial of a 3-year-old child who died on a migrant bus from Texas to Chicago.

August 15, 2023

10-year federal prison sentence handed down for arson attack on Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic

Tyler Massengill, convicted of igniting an intentional fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Illinois, was sentenced on Tuesday to a decade in federal prison.

August 15, 2023

Northwestern University hit with suit accusing baseball coach of bullying, latest in series of hazing lawsuits

Illinois’ Northwestern University is facing another lawsuit filed by its former baseball staffers, days after a football coach was dismissed over a hazing scandal.