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June 9, 2024

Illinois gov addresses scandal-ridden 'super mayor' Tiffany Henyard: We support investigations

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed ongoing investigations into the Democratic Village of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard over several allegations of corruption.

June 7, 2024

Northwestern University accused of stonewalling anti-Israel unrest investigation by House panel

Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina sent a letter to Northwestern University leaders, slamming what she called a failure to respond to lawmakers' questions on antisemitism.

June 6, 2024

Chicago police undergoing special training for Democratic National Convention as city struggles with crime

The Chicago Police Department will have two days of specialized training this weekend ahead of the Democratic National Convention this summer.

June 5, 2024

Man killed in suburban Chicago home explosion

A 77-year-old man was found dead in the northern Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich, Illinois, on Tuesday evening following a home explosion. He has yet to be identified.

June 5, 2024

Chicago suburb shuts down annual carnival indefinitely after teens cause ‘flash mob’ chaos

Town officials in Posen, Illinois, voted unanimously on Tuesday to cancel its annual festival after large groups of teens disrupted the event.

June 4, 2024

Illinois meeting probing 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard's lavish spending devolves into chaos

A meeting to tackle allegations of corruption against controversial 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard descended into chaos on Monday as her opponents and supporters clashed in a fiery confrontation.

June 4, 2024

Chicago couple brutally assaulted by teens while on date, pregnant wife loses baby after attack

A Chicago husband and wife were assaulted Friday while on a date night in the city's Streeterville neighborhood by a group of teens who said, "we own the street," according to one victim.

June 4, 2024

Chaos erupts at Dolton, Illinois village meeting

Citizens express outrage against controversial mayor accused of corruption

June 3, 2024

More than 100 former Illinois youth inmates sue state over alleged sexual abuse in detention centers

Dozens more former youth inmates are suing over alleged sexual abuse they say that they endured at Illinois detention centers, according to law officials.

May 30, 2024

Naked Chicago woman who stole police car, dragged officer found 'not guilty' by reason of insanity

A Chicago woman who was naked when she stole a police vehicle and dragged an officer was acquitted of all charges Wednesday when a judge agreed with the defense's insanity argument.