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LOMBARD, Ill. - A Lombard couple has been charged with child endangerment after their 2-year-old daughter was reported missing from a hotel and later found safe in a locked room, police said. Lombard police were called at 12:35 a.m. on Sept. 27 regarding a missing child at the Extended Stay...

The GPS tracking dart called “Star Chase” is a small device that is having a big impact on police pursuits.

HILLSIDE, Ill. (CBS) -- Girls' flag football is now an official high school sport in Illinois, but a controversy at a west suburban high school has forced the girls to give up their season.At Proviso West High School in Hillside, the girls were excited to get to play flag football, with this being the Illinois High School Association recognizing it as a sport. Miracle Perkins and Damiyah Yard trained hard to play this year for the Panthers."I love football," said Miracle, a freshman at Proviso West, "like, that's one thing I wanted to grow up and do."Damiyah, a junior, saw...

A Chicago man appeared to be all smiles for his mugshot after he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Ashanti Randolph, 29, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault/discharge of a firearm/motor vehicle. Chicago Police DepartmentA Chicago man appeared to be all smiles for his mugshot after he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Authorities in Chicago are investigating after a witness said they found a box on the sidewalk near the city's West Side that contained a human head.

A new La Niña forecast has been released as winter nears, but what does that mean for the Chicago area?. According to the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center, La Niña is favored to emerge and is expected to persist through sometime between January and March of 2025, though chances dropped from 71% down to 60%.

Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be available in 1,000 McDonald’s restaurants by the end of 2024 and 12,000 locations by the end of 2026

DUPAGE COUNTY - Two Chicago men who allegedly led police on a dangerous high-speed chase across the city have been charged with attempting to burglarize a home in Naperville. According to prosecutors, the incident occurred on Oct. 4 when Downers Grove police followed Rocky Miller and Vincent Ely to a residence in the 1600 block of Apache Drive as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged organized crime ring reportedly operated by the duo.

CHICAGO — When someone in Illinois is charged with a “detainable offense,” a crime so serious that the law allows them to be detained pending trial, they aren’t automatically thrown in jail. Prosecutors must first decide to seek the individual’s detention and then a judge must approve the request.

CHICAGO — A 21-year-old man has been charged after causing a SWAT incident at Trump Tower in River North. Brandon Peck, a resident of Oakwood (near Dayton), Ohio, faces two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon/no Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, and one citation. At a detention hearing Wednesday, prosecutors said police found […]

BERWYN, Ill. — Authorities say a man who allegedly struck four people, including two officers, during a police chase in the western suburbs last month is now facing felony charges. Berwyn police said Terrance Whitley is facing a handful of felony charges in connection with the incident, including one count of failure to remain at the […]

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CHICAGO - A man was shot inside a residence in Washington Park early Friday morning, police said. The incident took place around 12:10 a.m. in the 5700 block of South Michigan Avenue. According to authorities, the 49-year-old victim was inside the home with four other men when one of them pulled out a handgun and shot him in the cheek.

There's a new dessert at Portillo's, so bring your sweet tooth because you'll need it. Most people who get an after-meal treat at the famous hot dog chain go for the chocolate cake. Whether it's in actual cake form or in a shake, one or the other is usually good enough.

Lucky (or unlucky) for you, one of America's most haunted places in our state. Timeout listed the 19 most haunted places in the U.S. and mentioned one spot in Illinois you should check out. That is if you want to scare the bejeezus out of you because this place sounds...

A large group of Niles West High School football team players and their parents asked Niles Township High School District 219 Board of Education members at their Oct. 8 meeting to quickly reinstate head football coach Nick Torresso after he was placed on mandatory leave. Torresso was placed on leave on Oct. 2, according to the district’s director of communications, Takumi Iseda. Naema Abraham, ...

Illinois has long been a breeding ground for some of the most influential and iconic voices in music history. From the bustling streets of Chicago to the small towns scattered across the state, Illinois has birthed trailblazing artists who’ve shaped genres, broken barriers, and left an indelible mark on the world stage. Whether it’s the soulful crooning of legendary pioneers or the modern beats of hip-hop innovators, the Prairie State boasts a rich musical heritage that spans decades and continues to inspire. In this article, we’re diving into the top 10 most popular singers from Illinois—artists who not only dominated the charts but redefined what music can be. From Grammy-winning superstars to groundbreaking legends, these Illinois-born talents have influenced everything from jazz and gospel to rock and rap, and their sounds still resonate across the globe today. Ready to explore the voices that have made Illinois a musical powerhouse? Let’s countdown the incredible artists who’ve carved their names into music history, all while proudly representing their Illinois roots!

BEDFORD PARK, Ill. - On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Sky broke ground on a new practice facility that will be ready by the end of the 2025 calendar year. The topic of the day, however, remained why the franchise decided to fire Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season at the helm and a 13-27 record.

According to a press release from the City of Geneva, 13 cars were discovered burglarized this morning, primarily in the Fisher Farms subdivision. Geneva Police officers responded to reports of car burglaries at the following locations:. Four on Nelson Drive (400 and 500 blocks);. Three on Cannon Drive (400 and...

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