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September 6, 2022

Ax-wielding suspect fatally shot by Chicago dispensary guard after attack: police

A Chicago marijuana dispensary security guard shot and killed a man who attacked him with an ax, police say.

September 5, 2022

Mom demands justice after son's death in East Chicago: 'Never thought it would be my kid'

Fox News contributor Gianno Caldwell speaks with Ollie Jean Holiness, the mother of a 7-year-old Chicago crime victim, on the city's failure to address the violence.

September 4, 2022

Chicago police investigating eight homicides, dozens of shootings over Labor Day weekend

At least eight people have been killed and dozens of others have been wounded by gunfire in Chicago over the Labor Day weekend, according to police reports.

September 4, 2022

Illinois road shut down for massive snake migration — and some are venomous

A road in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest known as "Snake Road" is being shut down to vehicles through October to allow the safe passage of migrating snakes.

September 3, 2022

Actor Nick Offerman talks his love for the great outdoors at National Book Festival

Actor and author Nick Offerman made a main-stage appearance at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival to discuss his most recent book — and connecting with America's great outdoors.

September 2, 2022

Chicago 5-year-old dies days after drive-by shooting

A 5-year-old boy from Chicago was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting earlier in the week. He was pronounced dead on Thursday at Lurie Children's Hospital.

September 2, 2022

Illinois police fatally shoot man following domestic dispute

Illinois police fatally shot a man after responding to a domestic dispute in Rockford. Officers exchanged shots with the man before he was killed.

September 1, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot slams Texas Gov. Abbott as a 'man without any morals' after sending migrant buses

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot harshly criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a press conference on Thursday, calling him a "man without any morals."

September 1, 2022

Illinois professor says going maskless indoors a ‘manifestation’ of racism, will boot non-compliant students

A physics professor at Northern Illinois University told students they must wear masks in class, arguing that "refusing to mask indoors is a manifestation of ableism and racism."

September 1, 2022

Illinois library defends drag-themed event for teens: 'A celebration of self-identity'

Downers Grove Public Library defended its drag-themed bingo event aimed at teenagers, arguing that it will be an age-appropriate event that provides a safe haven for questioning teens.