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June 1, 2023

Suburban Chicago police fatally shoot driver who woke up, reached for firearm

An initially unresponsive motorist in Blue Island, Illinois, was shot and killed by police after reaching for a firearm in his passenger seat upon regaining consciousness.

June 1, 2023

FBI offering reward for Chicago armed bank robber known as 'Stuffed Bear Bandit'

The FBI is offering up to $1,000 for information that can help them arrest a suspect seen holding stuffed animals in a bank before an armed robbery.

June 1, 2023

'Family Feud' murder: Becky Bliefnick's loved ones break silence after estranged husband Tim's conviction

The family of Rebecca "Becky" Postle Bliefnick issued a statement Thursday morning, a day after a jury found her husband guilty of her February murder.

June 1, 2023

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot after moving garbage cans blocking alleyway

Police in Chicago say around five suspects were involved in the shooting of an off-duty officer who fired back Wednesday night in the city's West Side.

June 1, 2023

Child fatally shoots another child in suburban Chicago shooting

A child was found severely injured in his home after being shot by another child in suburban Chicago. The child who was shot later died at the hospital.

May 31, 2023

Timothy Bliefnick jury reaches verdict in 'Family Feud' murder trial

An Illinois jury has reached the verdict in the murder trial of a former "Family Feud" contestant Timothy Bliefnick, accused of shooting estranged wife Becky.

May 31, 2023

'Family Feud' murder suspect declines to testify, setting stage for closing arguments in wife's shooting death

Jurors in Quincy, Illinois, will now deliberate the fate of Timothy Bliefnick in the February shooting death of his estranged wife, Rebecca Postle Bliefnick.

May 31, 2023

Newly-elected Chicago mayor responds after city suffers deadliest Memorial Day weekend on record: 'devastated'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a statement condemning the violence that the city suffered over Memorial Day weekend was 'intolerable.'

May 30, 2023

Violent brawl at Illinois amusement park results in cops hurt, teens arrested

Illinois police broke up a large fight at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee on Monday night, and six teens. were arrested according to police.

May 30, 2023

'Family Feud' murder trial: Bullet casings in husband's basement match those at crime scene, testimony reveals

The murder trial of former "Family Feud" contestant Timothy Bliefnick entered its second week Tuesday as Illinois State Police experts take the stand.