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December 4, 2020

FBI joins manhunt for suspect in Chicago-area double slaying, baby snatching

The manhunt for the suspect in a week-old Chicago-area double homicide and child abduction has been extended to two other states and now involves the FBI.

December 4, 2020

Search underway for Illinois man wanted in double killing, infant's abduction

Chicago-area police were investigating a double homicide they say sparked an Amber Alert for an abducted 1-year-old boy.

December 3, 2020

Kyle Rittenhouse to stand trial on all 6 counts related to fatal Kenosha protest shooting

A judge on Thursday ruled that Kyle Rittenhouse will stand trial on all six counts related to the shooting deaths of two men and wounding of a third during a protest in Kenosha, Wis., in August.

November 27, 2020

Statues vandalized over Thanksgiving in 'LANDBACK' campaign

While families ate turkey to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. historical statues and monuments across the country were felled or desecrated by protesters.

November 19, 2020

Illinois angler hooks state record with 'beautiful' burbot fish

It’s always a great feeling to start strong.

November 17, 2020

Man whose young daughters found alone in Chicago thought mom was watching them

The father of a 5-year-old girl who was found alone with her younger sister on a Chicago street says he had thought she was safe with her mother.

November 16, 2020

Weekend gun violence in Chicago leaves 22 shot, 1 fatally

Another weekend of gun violence in Chicago left one man dead and at least 21 others wounded across the city, according to reports.

November 13, 2020

Chicago mayor defends celebrating in the streets for Biden, then shutting down city

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has come under fire for enforcing new stay-at-home orders just days after she was seen in a crowded street applauding the win of President-elect Joe Biden.

November 12, 2020

Chicago mayor issues new stay at home order, officials advise residents to cancel Thanksgiving

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new round of social distancing orders Thursday, after spikes in coronavirus cases have meant the city could see another 1,000 people dead by the end of the year.

November 12, 2020

Illinois mom, 51, births her own granddaughter

A woman in Illinois just gave the biggest gift to her daughter – birthing her granddaughter.