March 17, 2017 Man who returned to crime after $25M award sentenced A Chicago man who used a $25 million settlement of his wrongful murder conviction lawsuit for purchases of guns, expensive cars and to rebuild his street gang is heading back to prison after a judge sentenced him to more than nine years on federal weapons charges.
March 17, 2017 Man forced to drink caustic substance in Chicago dies Authorities in Chicago say a 26-year-old man has died after being forced to drink a caustic substance and the death has been ruled a homicide.
March 17, 2017 Judge to rule on Singapore teen's asylum case this month A Chicago immigration judge will decide this month whether a Singapore teenager arrested for online posts mocking his government will be granted asylum in the U.S.
March 17, 2017 Anti-Defamation League, Jewish centers report more threats The Anti-Defamation League and several Jewish community centers across the country are reporting a new round of bomb threats.
March 17, 2017 The Latest: Nearly 500 homes, businesses damaged in storms The Latest on severe storms affecting parts of the U.S. (all times local): 8:25 a.m.
March 17, 2017 Collector who used fake Heisman as collateral pleads guilty An Arkansas sports memorabilia collector who federal prosecutors say defrauded investors by offering a phony Heisman Trophy as collateral for a $100,000 loan has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.
March 17, 2017 Illinois paramedic saves infant from SUV submerged in lake A fast-acting paramedic dove into the frigid water of an Illinois lake where a SUV was submerged and found an infant floating inside, then administered CPR on the hood and swam the child to shore, authorities said. The baby is expected to make a full recovery.
March 17, 2017 Authorities remove 9 unattended children from Chicago home Authorities say nine children who were left unattended in a dirty Chicago home have been taken to a hospital to be evaluated as a precaution.
March 17, 2017 Chicago almost goes full week without fatal shooting Chicago nearly went a full week without a fatal shooting.
March 16, 2017 Illinois man dies raising state's storm death toll to 3 A northern Illinois man has died after being struck by a tree during powerful a Midwestern storm, raising the state's toll to three.
