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April 21, 2023

Illinois youth wrestler charged with assault after sucker punch of opponent following loss, police say

A 14-year-old wrestler in Illinois has been charged with assault after he sucker punched an opponent earlier this month after losing a match, police said Friday.

April 21, 2023

Frank Sinatra's Chicago is no more

The weekly shootings and murders in Chicago rarely make national news, until a recent weekend during which teenagers caused chaos.

April 20, 2023

Chicago's mayor-elect Brandon Johnson promises to be 'smart' in fight against crime in the city

Brandon Johnson, the future mayor of Chicago, answered reporter's questions on crime on Wednesday. He promised to be "smart" and "tough" in the city's fight against crime.

April 20, 2023

Missing US Navy sailor Seamus Gray found dead, body pulled from Waukegan Harbor near Lake Michigan: police

A missing U.S. Navy sailor, Seamus Gray, was found dead near Lake Michigan on Wednesday night. Workers in the area discovered the body floating in a harbor.

April 19, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker draws White House speculation as Chicago preps for 2024 Democratic convention

llinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sparking speculation he has eyes on a higher office, potentially the White House, after bringing the 2024 Democratic convention to Chicago.

April 19, 2023

Illinois assault weapons ban still in effect after appeals court denies injunction

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against an injunction that would have blocked Illinois' statewide 'assault weapons' ban that was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

April 19, 2023

Illinois man hit, killed by van while trying to help goose out of traffic

An Illinois man was hit and killed after attempting to assist a goose out of busy rush hour traffic early Tuesday morning.

April 18, 2023

Illinois man struck, killed by van while trying to save goose from road

According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Rateb Arqan pulled over on the side of the road to remove a goose from the southbound lanes of traffic. (FOX 32)

April 18, 2023

Illinois youth wrestler sucker punches opponent after losing match, police launch probe

A suckerpunch during an Illinois youth wrestling match has police investigating the situation that occurred during the "Beat The Streets" tournament on April 8.

April 18, 2023

Chicago's DePaul University rocked after convicted sex offender allegedly attacks two women

A registered Wisconsin sex offender is accused of attacking three women last week at DePaul University in Chicago's upscale Lincoln Park neighborhood.