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May 25, 2023

Suburban-Chicago man fatally shot by police officer who was called to assist paramedics

Scott McDonald was fatally shot by a police officer who was called to help assist with paramedics. McDonald was reportedly having a psychotic breakdown when he was shot.

May 25, 2023

Illinois report highlighting clergy abuse unlikely to lead to criminal charges against church

The Illinois attorney general's report into clergy abuse in the state has ended after five years. The report is unlikely to lead to any criminal charges against abusive clergy.

May 24, 2023

Video captures wild brawl at Chicago's O'Hare airport, leading to 2 arrests

A bystander at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has captured a video of a wild brawl that broke out this week, leading police to arrest two involved.

May 24, 2023

Illinois man charged with theft for allegedly stealing backhoe, driving 10 miles to airport to catch flight

A man from Carbondale was charged with theft for allegedly stealing a backhoe and driving it 10 miles to the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to catch a flight.

May 24, 2023

Nearly 2,000 Illinois children have been abused by Catholic clergy since 1950, according to AG's investigation

An investigation conducted by the Illinois attorney general's office found that nearly 2,000 children were abused by over 450 Catholic clergy in Illinois since 1950.

May 24, 2023

Chicago health officials sound alarm on monkeypox surge ahead of Pride month

Chicago health officials Tuesday warned of a new surge of mpox (monkeypox) in the city, encouraging gay or bisexual men to get vaccinated before Pride.

May 23, 2023

Man who drove car into Illinois abortion clinic was attempting arson

A 73-year-old man is facing charges after officials said he slammed his car into an eastern Illinois planned abortion clinic, while also trying to set the building on fire.

May 23, 2023

Prominent Ohio farmer who became viral social media meme dies in Illinois crash

A Prominent Ohio farmer who became viral for a social media meme died in an Illinois car crash. Remarks the farmer made became a symbol of traditional values and work ethic.

May 23, 2023

Illinois AG plans to discuss findings from 4-year investigation into alleged sexual abuse by Catholic clergy

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul continued the investigation into sexual abuse by clergy in Illinois when he took over for Lisa Madigan. He will discuss the investigation's findings today.

May 23, 2023

Illinois man stuck in Alaska mud flats drowns as tide comes in

A 20-year-old Illinois man died over the weekend after authorities said he became stuck waist-deep in dangerous Alaska mud flats Sunday evening as the tide came in.