Illinois

Police and Law Enforcement 4 days ago

Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode

An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers.

Chicago 4 days ago

Chicago O'Hare Airport shooting leaves 1 injured after fight erupts inside terminal

A fight inside a terminal at Chicago O'Hare International Airport early this morning led to a shooting outside that left one person injured, reports say.

Chicago March 5

Chicago alderman says Mayor Brandon Johnson can't defend sanctuary city policies: 'Lamb to the slaughter'

A Chicago alderman says Mayor Brandon Johnson has "no defense" ahead of his congressional testimony on the sanctuary city's immigration policies.

Opinion March 4

Illinois educators turn our kids into political pawns in war against Trump

Why do we fear discrimination of any sort so much that we have forgotten how to educate our children? What about educating our children in a rigorous fashion?

Illinois March 3

Feds subpoena Dolton, Illinois records tied to ousted 'Super Mayor' Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend

The FBI has issued a subpoena to the village of Dolton in connection with an investigation involving embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s boyfriend, Kamal Woods.

VIDEO March 3

FBI subpoenas Dolton, Illinois in probe involving ousted Mayor Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend

The Village of Dolton has been served a subpoena seeking records tied to a land development allegedly linked to Mayor Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend. (WFLD)

Trials March 3

Illinois July 4 parade shooting suspect agrees to flip to guilty plea on murder and other charges

Robert Crimo III, 24, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, three counts for each person killed, as well as 48 counts of attempted murder.

Illinois March 3

Illinois man accused of Highland Park shooting to face trial 3 years after attack

Robert Crimo III is set to face trial on Monday for a mass shooting at a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, 30 miles north of Chicago.

Immigration March 2

Warrant issued for migrant gang member suspected of murder, sexual assault

An arrest warrant was issued for a suspected migrant gang member who was released from custody in Chicago despite police believing they had probable cause to keep him for murder.

Politics March 2

Blue state GOP chair unleashes on governor for 'grandstanding' with special demand of Trump admin

Gov. JB Pritzker and 16 Illinois Democrats sent a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought on Tuesday demanding the Trump administration release $1.88 billion in federal funding to Illinois.