May 14, 2019 America's largest cities drowning in debt, with Chicago leading the way, study finds America’s 10 largest cities, largely Democrat strongholds, are drowning in municipal debt, according to a new report from government watchdog Truth in Accounting.
May 14, 2019 Illinois man accused of killing, dismembering 2-year-old boy stands trial An Illinois man who has been accused of dismembering a 2-year-old child went on trial on Tuesday.
May 14, 2019 E. coli outbreak in 10 states sickens 196 people, hospitalizes 28, health officials say The E. coli outbreak connected to ground beef has now sickened 196 people across 10 states — a 19-person increase since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported numbers last month.
May 12, 2019 4 alleged Chicago gang members indicted on federal conspiracy racketeering charges Four alleged Chicago gang members have been indicted on federal racketeering conspiracy charges stemming from several deadly shootings.
May 11, 2019 Illinois residents could be charged $1,000 a year to own an electric vehicle under new legislation Electric car owners in Illinois could take a large hit to their bank accounts after lawmakers proposed an extreme hike in registration fees for electronic vehicles in the state.
May 10, 2019 Escaped pet snake found in neighbor’s washing machine in Illinois: ‘I was totally creeped out’ An Illinois woman had quite a shock Wednesday when she opened her washing machine to find a snake inside.
May 10, 2019 Kim Foxx, Jussie Smollett case: Judge steps aside, won't make special prosecutor decision The Cook County judge set to decide whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate why charges were dropped against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett stepped aside Friday, saying he would allow another judge rule on the controversial case.
May 9, 2019 Man accused of killing wife on wedding night added to FBI's Most Wanted list, may have fled to Mexico An Illinois man accused of killing his new bride just hours after their marriage has been added to the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list, as federal law enforcement officials disclosed Wednesday that he may have fled the country.
May 8, 2019 Newborn found abandoned atop trash can in Chicago alley: officials A newborn baby was found abandoned atop a garbage can in a Chicago alley after neighbors heard the infant’s cries from their apartment Tuesday afternoon, according to reports.
May 7, 2019 Chicago protesters march against 'racist' police union, several arrested after obstructing traffic Protesters holding signs accusing the Fraternal Order of Police of being racists gathered Monday in Chicago's Union Park to not only slam the city's police union but also demand criminal justice reform.
