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December 6, 2022

Chicago weekend gun violence sees 17 wounded, 4 killed

Chicago police on Monday said that there were at least 17 people wounded and four killed in 13 shooting incidents that happened across the Windy City over the weekend.

December 6, 2022

Illinois police say evidence points to murder-suicide after 5 family members found dead in home

Police in Illinois believe evidence suggests a husband and father of two killed his wife, two young daughters and his mother before killing himself in a "horrific" murder-suicide.

December 2, 2022

Chicago woman who allegedly hid dismembered landlord in freezer pleads not guilty

Sandra Kolalou, 36, of Chicago, pleaded not guilty to murder and related charges. Kolalou is accused of killing and dismembering her 69-year-old landlord, Frances Walker.

December 2, 2022

Secession movements gain traction in US amid deepening political rifts: 'A long-standing problem'

Grassroots secession efforts have gained traction amid deepening cultural rifts in the country, some calling for leaving the union outright, others looking to form brand new states.

December 2, 2022

Illinois lawmakers tweak sweeping crime bill, target cash bail

Democrats in the Illinois have greenlit followup clarifications on the SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform bill championed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

December 1, 2022

Illinois police release names of 5 family members found dead in home, includes two young children

The five Illinois family members found dead inside a home Wednesday including two children, ages 4 and 6, police said.

December 1, 2022

Viral video shows Illinois eighth grade basketball player sinking a full-court buzzer beater

An Illinois eighth grader is speaking out after being the star of a viral video showing him sinking a near full-court buzzer beater during a basketball game this week.

December 1, 2022

Two children, 3 adults found dead in affluent Chicago suburb home

Police say there is no threat to the public after two children and three adults were found dead inside an affluent Chicago suburb home. A neighbor says she has seen officers at the residence before.

December 1, 2022

Soldier dies nearly 20 years after suffering severe injury in Iraq, laid to rest with full military honors

Former U.S. Army Sgt. Joel Gomez died 18 years after suffering catastrophic injuries during combat operations in Iraq and was laid to rest with full military honors.

November 30, 2022

Chicago police looking for two suspects in killing of teenager sitting on a porch

A Chicago teenager was shot and killed on Tuesday by two males armed with handguns who fled after committing the crime, according to police.