Blue Man Group to hold final Chicago show in January
Blue Man Group still has ongoing shows in Boston and Las Vegas, and will begin performing in Orlando in April 2025.
Illinois lawmakers pass legislation to protect victims who sue for sexual abuse
The legislation was spurred by the story of a woman who was sexually abused by a teacher, only to have a psychiatrist later testify during her lawsuit that not all cases of sexual abuse are traumatic.
Police release video from fatal shootout in DeKalb County, Illinois
Illinois State Police said 42-year-old Abram Perez was shot and killed after firing several shots at police in DeKalb County.
Sleeping girl, 13, groped by man with knife at home in Austin
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
More than 1,300 flights delayed, dozens cancelled at O'Hare and Midway
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
1 seriously wounded in stabbing on CTA bus in Chatham
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
1 dead, 4 injured when stolen car crashes into pole in Greater Grand Crossing
Police said weapons were recovered from inside the vehicle.
Illinois man charged with plot to kidnap boy in Florida to hold for ransom
Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was arrested on Saturday at Union Station, as he tried to board an Amtrak train to Miami, according to federal prosecutors.
Video shows attack on officer before deadly police shooting in Gary, Indiana
Police have said a suspect in a string of robberies attacked an undercover officer during a sting operation on Wednesday.
Judge allows parents to take woman's body home after dispute with husband
Caitlin Tracey's parents had been fighting to prevent her husband from taking control of her body, because of domestic violence allegations.
Car crashes into CPD car as officers respond to burglary in Lincoln Park
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
Pregnant woman missing from Gary, Indiana, for more than a month
Emma Baum, 25, was last seen near 25th and Connecticut in Gary on Oct. 10. She was 9 months pregnant at the time, and might have given birth since then.
Family files lawsuit after man died of asthma attack at Stateville prison
Michael Broadway's family claims staff at Stateville Correctional Center "watched Michael slowly perish while gasping for breath."
Man pistol-whipped during robbery attempt in Gage Park
The victim's daughter said other incidents in the neighborhood have her concerned for her safety.