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February 23, 2018

Father slashes son's throat, nearly decapitating 2-year-old: police

A Chicago man was charged with murder Thursday for allegedly slitting the throat of his 2-year-old son to the point of “near decapitation,” authorities said.

February 23, 2018

Illinois governor demonstrates diversity by drinking chocolate milk

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner illustrated his commitment to workplace diversity in the state Wednesday -- by drinking a glass of chocolate milk.

February 20, 2018

Illinois man hired teen to kill parents with hammer, police say

The 23-year-old son of an Illinois couple has been charged with hiring a man in an attempt to kill them.

February 18, 2018

Four NHL hockey fans kicked out over racist comments toward player

Four spectators were removed from their seats at a National Hockey League game in Chicago on Saturday night after allegedly making racist comments toward a black player on the visiting team.

February 17, 2018

Funeral held for Chicago officer who made 'the ultimate sacrifice'

Chicagoans mourned the death of a “model police officer” at his funeral Saturday after he was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week.

February 17, 2018

Fellow detainees applauded suspected Chicago cop killer: report

Five detainees in an Illinois jail could face additional time behind bars after they allegedly applauded a suspect accused of killing a Chicago police officer earlier this week, authorities said.

February 14, 2018

Chicago police officer dies after being shot multiple times

An off-duty officer with the Chicago Police Department has died after he was "senselessly murdered" in a downtown building Tuesday afternoon, police said.

February 13, 2018

Chicago teen boy accidentally shoots friend and then himself trying to run away, cops say

Two 14-year-old Chicago boys who were “hanging out” ended up with gunshot wounds – one in the arm, the other in the leg – on the city's South Side, cops said.

February 11, 2018

Chicago train passenger sets fire during arrest in dramatic video

A dramatic video of the moment a passenger on a Chicago train subway train set the car on fire while being arrested last month was released by authorities on Friday.

February 8, 2018

Army veteran facing deportation denied pardon by Illinois governor

An Army veteran, who is a green card holder with a felony drug conviction, was denied clemency by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, his lawyer and family revealed Wednesday.