R. Kelly trial goes to jurors as deliberations begin

The federal case in Chicago against R&B superstar R. Kelly is now in the hands of a jury at the end of a month-long trial.

Texas sends bus of migrants to Chicago, mayor calls program 'racist'

Chicago's Democrat mayor called Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategy “racist and xenophobic.” Abbott's office said if Chicago has a problem with it, they should take it up with President Joe Biden.

Shooting at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee leaves 3 wounded

Six Flags Great America is working with local authorities to find the offenders responsible for a drive-by shooting Sunday night at the Gurnee theme park.

Suspect in Highland Park massacre faces 110 new charges in grand jury indictment

The suspect in the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park now faces 110 additional criminal charges after a Lake County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday.

Family of Illinois parade survivor Cooper Roberts, 8: 'Tough weekend,' told him he's paralyzed

The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”

Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting victims identified: Who were they?

Authorities in Highland Park where seven people were killed while attending a Fourth of July parade by a gunman armed with a rifle identified the victims Tuesday, including a married couple who were parents to a 2-year-old child.

Former ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in prison on child porn, solicitation charges

Prosecutors say former "Cheer" star Jerry Harris used "his status as a competitive cheerleader, his social media persona, and eventually his celebrity and money, to persuade and entice" young victims.

Highland Park shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting, confessed to police

Crimo allegedly confessed to his actions while being interviewed by police, and said that he dressed up like a girl and covered his tattoos with make-up because people would recognize him.

Highland Park shooting suspect: Who is Robert E. Crimo III?

The Highland Park shooting suspect fired over 70 rounds and then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said.

Parents of boy found alone after Highland Park parade shooting were among those killed

The parents of a little boy who was found alone after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day parade were identified as two of the victims killed after a gunman opened fire on the crowd.

Highland Park parade shooting: Gunman wore women's clothing during attack, police say

Law enforcement officials revealed more details Tuesday about the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left seven people dead and over 30 others wounded.

6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade in Highland Park

A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror.

Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally

The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.

Illinois bans 'ghost guns,' becoming first Midwestern state to do so

The sale and possession of "ghost guns" in Illinois became illegal Wednesday after Gov.J.B. Pritzker signed a bill aimed at eliminating the unserialized firearms.

Suburban Chicago boy saving money for college by working as Easter Bunny

UNUSUAL TEEN JOB: Suburban Chicago 13-year-old Kayden Myers works every spring as the Easter Bunny. He is in 7th grade and is saving money for college.