Illinois News

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s attempt to celebrate “Star Wars Day” backfired online Saturday as photos of him and his wife dressed as a Jedi and a princess drew a wave …

TRENTON, NJ — A Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois matched all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball in Tuesday’s drawing to win the $344 million jackpot, lottery …

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ill. – A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with critical injuries, including a fractured skull and brain bleed, Will County authorities said. …

CHICAGO — A 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman and the death of a 7-day-old infant, as well as endangering three other …

CHICAGO — Two men have been charged with murder and robbery in connection with the fatal attack of a 63-year-old man in Chicago’s 16th District, police announced Friday. Jefferson Ubilla-Delgado, …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s directive to bar individuals pardoned for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack from state employment is drawing scrutiny over …

DETROIT — A 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after suffering third-degree burns over 70% of her body in a horrifying attack on December 16, where she was doused with …

CHICAGO — A Chicago woman accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend earlier this year was charged with first-degree murder on Tuesday, months after the incident and following new DNA evidence …

Whoa, talk about a political drama straight out of a Netflix binge-worthy show! Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and …

BALTIMORE, MD— A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in the rear of the 1100 block of North Lakewood Avenue on Monday evening. Officers arrived at approximately …

CHICAGO, Sept. 25 — A Cicero man has been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a 29-year-old woman on a train in Chicago’s 15th District. Geronimo Espinoso, 32, …

FOREST PARK, Ill. — Four people were shot and killed early Monday morning on a Blue Line train in the western suburb of Forest Park. The tragic incident occurred around …

Man Charged with Aggravated Battery of Chicago Police Officer CHICAGO, Aug. 21 — An 18-year-old man from Park Ridge, Illinois, has been charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated battery of …

CHICAGO,— Planned Parenthood provided free reproductive healthcare services in a mobile clinic stationed near the United Center on Monday and Tuesday, coinciding with the Democratic National Convention. The organization offered …

CHICAGO — Pro-Palestine protesters breached a security perimeter fence at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) event on Monday, calling for an end to U.S. military support for Israel and an …

As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) rolls into Chicago, the city’s business district is already looking like a fortress. Storefronts that typically showcase high-end fashion, bustling cafes, and local boutiques …

SANGAMON COUNTY, IL – A disturbing incident involving the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black woman by a white sheriff’s deputy has led to significant legal repercussions in Sangamon County. …

CHICAGO, IL – A Lucky Day Lotto ticket turned into a massive win for an Illinois Lottery player, who snagged a $1.25 million jackpot in the Wednesday, July 10 evening …

CHICAGO, IL – The ARCO gas station in West Rogers Park is celebrating after selling a $1 million Lotto ticket, coming just days after another customer won $10,000 on a …

Chicago, IL — Caleb Pettis, 18, and Asia Andrewin, 19, have been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking following their arrests by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force on July 10, 2024, …

CHICAGO, IL — A 17-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery after being arrested on July 5 in the 1800 block of S. Komensky Ave. The …

Illinois Lottery Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Millionaire Chicago, IL – As the Illinois Lottery marks its 50th Anniversary this July, Pamela Arscott of Franklin Park has become its latest …

Massive Sinkhole Engulfs Soccer Field in Alton, Illinois ALTON, IL—A dramatic scene unfolded at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, where a massive sinkhole, measuring 100 feet wide and 30 …

CHICAGO, IL—An Illinois man and his adult children have won $1 million in the Lotto Million 1 drawing, using numbers that pay tribute to their late wife and mother. The …

Chicago, IL – A male juvenile, aged 12, faces two felony charges of armed robbery following an incident on June 4, 2024. The arrest, made on June 19, 2024, in …