12-year-old girl hit, killed by vehicle in Schaumburg
Schaumburg police said they were conducting a thorough investigation late Monday.
Woman shot outside Macy's in the Loop, amid large holiday crowds downtown
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
Man charged with beating woman after SWAT standoff in Plainfield Township
Devin Nier, 42, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
Man charged with sexual assault and trespassing in Oswego
Larry Foster, of Lisle, is accused of entering the victim's home and sexually assaulting them on March 16.
Chicago weekend shootings leaves 4 killed, 9 hurt, police say
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 43, according to Chicago police.
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.