Woman set on fire on CTA Blue Line released from hospital
The woman set on fire on the CTA Blue Line in a random act of violence has been released from the hospital.
Beach Park man jailed for drugs, guns, cash found after home invasion
In an odd twist to a January home invasion, the victim is now in jail on charges related to the crime.
Oswego man pleads guilty to hacking hundreds of women to steal, sell nude photos
An Oswego, Illinois man has pleaded guilty to phishing hundreds of women's to get access to their Snapchats and steal, sell, trade and keep nude photos.
Woman remains behind bars for "random acts of violence" at Gurnee Mills
A Wisconsin woman accused of injuring three people during a spree of "random acts of violence" in the far north suburbs will remain behind bars as she awaits trial.
Cook County property tax bill payment deadline extended
Cook County homeowners have all been granted an extension in paying their first-installment property tax bills for 2026.
Where and when to vote early for the 2026 Illinois primary
Illinois early voting for the 2026 primary begins for most counties in early February. Find out what your early voting dates are and where you can go cast a ballot below.
Neighbor uses sledgehammer to save elderly woman from Arlington Heights fire
A sledgehammer-wielding neighbor rescued an elderly disable woman from a fire in Arlington Heights Wednesday morning, which family said started when her husband turned on his car in the garage.
Illinois joins World Health Organization after Trump withdrawal
The state of Illinois is joining the World Health Organization independently after President Trump fully withdrew the United States from the organization in January.
Woman found shot to death in UI Health parking garage
A woman was shot to death in an apparent domestic incident in a UI Health parking garage, UIC Police said Tuesday.
3 shot, 2 fatally, at Near West Side White Castle
Chicago police said three people were shot, two fatally, at White Castle on the Near West Side Tuesday afternoon.
Illinois voter guide: How to vote in the 2026 primary and midterm elections
The Illinois primary for the 2026 midterm election will be held on March 17, 2026. The general midterm will be held on Nov. 3, 2026. Here's what you need to know to make sure you're ready to vote in Illinois.
13-year-old boy dies after crash at Hobart, Ind., BMX course
A 13-year-old boy from Hebron, Indiana died from injuries he got after crashing on a BMX track in Hobart over the weekend, officials said.
Chicago couple accused of leading drug trafficking ring busted by FBI
A Chicago couple is accused of being at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring that was the target of an FBI bust Thursday.
GOP wants Biss to testify in Congress on Northwestern Gaza protests
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are calling for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to testify before Congress over the city's response to Gaza protests at Northwestern University in 2024.
Outbound I-290 lanes partially closed after box truck rollover crash
All but one outbound lane of the Eisenhower Expressway are shut down between 25th Avenue and Mannheim Road after a rollover crash involving a box truck.