Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Electronic Detection K9s aid in child pornography arrest in Antioch: officials
Electronic Detection K9s assisted in a child pornography arrest in Antioch, according to Lake County Sheriff's Detectives.
Electronic Detection K9s assisted in a child pornography arrest in Antioch, according to Lake County Sheriff's Detectives.
Trump administration freezing $10 billion in child care funds in five states
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.
Sonya Massey murder trial: Former Illinois deputy found guilty in fatal shooting
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
A jury has decided the fate of the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help.
Sister Jean, beloved chaplain at Loyola University, dies at 106
Chicago lost an icon, as Loyola University announced on Thursday night that Sister Jean had died.
Chicago lost an icon, as Loyola University announced on Thursday night that Sister Jean had died.
Judge partially blocks Texas National Guard deployment for 2 weeks in Chicago
A federal judge has partially blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of the Texas National Guard in Chicago.
A federal judge has partially blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of the Texas National Guard in Chicago.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
2 Chicago suspects charged after cars used to impede agents, leading to shooting
Two people are facing charges, accused of using cars to ram and block federal agents on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Saturday.
Two people are facing charges, accused of using cars to ram and block federal agents on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Saturday.
Officers shot at armed woman in Chicago after cars ‘rammed’ officers, DHS official says
Officers shot at an armed person after officers were "rammed" and "boxed in" by 10 cars in Chicago on Saturday, authorities say.
Officers shot at an armed person after officers were "rammed" and "boxed in" by 10 cars in Chicago on Saturday, authorities say.
Immigration raid targeting Tren de Aragua nets 37 arrests on Chicago's South Side: DHS
Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.
Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Illinois officials decry Trump post threatening Chicago with deportations: ‘Disgusting’
A post by President Trump appearing to threaten Chicago with the military received pushback from Illinois politicos: "Disgusting."
A post by President Trump appearing to threaten Chicago with the military received pushback from Illinois politicos: "Disgusting."
Labor Day violence in Chicago prompts Trump National Guard warning
A surge of holiday weekend violence in Chicago has renewed calls — and threats — for National Guard intervention.
A surge of holiday weekend violence in Chicago has renewed calls — and threats — for National Guard intervention.
Political gridlock intensifies in Texas as quorum break continues
A political standoff over redistricting continues in the Texas Legislature as House Democrats remain out of state, preventing a quorum and stalling key bills, which has prompted Governor Abbott to threaten a second special session.
A political standoff over redistricting continues in the Texas Legislature as House Democrats remain out of state, preventing a quorum and stalling key bills, which has prompted Governor Abbott to threaten a second special session.
Texas House Democrats' quorum break persists as stalled flood relief bills loom
For the second week, Texas House Democrats are protesting a controversial redistricting bill by remaining out of state, which has stalled other legislation, including flood relief bills.
For the second week, Texas House Democrats are protesting a controversial redistricting bill by remaining out of state, which has stalled other legislation, including flood relief bills.
James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.