President Biden commutes sentence for former Dixon, Ill. Comptroller Rita Crundwell
The president commuted the sentences of 1,499 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois woman among 39 pardoned by President Biden
Many of the pardons are for long-ago, non-violent drug offenses.
Illinois AG report finds Joliet police engage in pattern of excessive force
"JPD's repeated failure to identify and address unreasonable force is not an aberration—it is a hallmark of its supervisory culture," a report from the Illinois Attorney General's office states.
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion sells for $9.5 million
Jordan originally put the mansion up for sale with a $29 million asking price in 2012.
CPD body camera video shows officer firing at car fleeing Old Town traffic stop
The city's police oversight agency is investigating the officer's use of force.
Addison businessman charged with fraud over $6.3 million PPP loan scheme
Francesco Distefano, 28, has been charged with 11 counts of wire fraud, five counts of money laundering, and one count of knowingly making a false statement to a bank.
Chicago City Hall and Cook County Building evacuated after small fire
The fire was contained to a storage room, where several cardboard boxes caught fire.
Man charged with hiding gun used in fatal shooting in Mundelein, Illinois
Joaquin Romero, 20, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and obstructing justice, according to a spokesman for the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force.
No evidence of arson in fire that killed 6 children in South Bend
The Smith family's six children were killed in a fire in the 200 block of North LaPorte Avenue on Jan. 21.
Man shot and killed in North Lawndale
Police said a 23-year-old man was found in the street after a call of shots fired in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Wisconsin man in police custody after allegedly faking his death
Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said 45-year-old Ryan Borgwardt returned to the U.S. from Europe "on his own," and is expected to appear in court as early as Wednesday.
Metra teams up with Marines for annual Toys for Tots drive
The Marine Corps Reserve partnered with Metra for a 13th year of the toy drive at all five Metra stations in downtown Chicago.
10 finalists chosen for Illinois state flag redesign contest
Starting Jan. 1, people will be able to vote online for either one of the 10 new designs, to keep the current Illinois flag, or for two former flag designs – including the state's 1918 centennial flag, or the 1968 sesquicentennial flag.
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has relapsed
In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Sandberg, 65, said he's facing "more intensive treatment."
Mayor Johnson's revised budget plan, $68.5M property tax hike pass first test
It's unclear if Johnson has the votes to get his budget plan approved by the full council, and critics said the mayor has begun backroom promises to shore up support from those with cold feet.