Illinois News

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 …

Home Run Inn Partners with Chicago Cubs for “Beer Pizza” at Wrigley Field CHICAGO, IL—The Chicago Cubs are in dead last place in their division right now, but maybe this …

CHICAGO, IL—The Chicago Police Department’s Mass Transit Detectives are requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a recent robbery. The incident took place on May 25, around 6:55 …

FAIRVIEW, IL – Kevin Weaver of Fairview is still in disbelief after winning the top prize of $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at …

CHICAGO, IL – A fortuitous Illinois Lottery participant became a millionaire, securing a jackpot-winning Lotto ticket valued at $1 million. The winning ticket was purchased at a BP gas station …

CHICAGO, IL—The Chicago Police Department’s Bureau of Detectives – Area One issued a community alert seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a robbery. The incident occurred on …

CHICAGO, IL—Terrance Griffin, a 29-year-old from Dolton, Illinois, has been formally charged with multiple felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, following an incident earlier this month. Griffin was arrested on Thursday …

CHICAGO, IL – Shameka Jones, a 29-year-old resident of the 1200 block of S. Springfield Ave. in Chicago, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking involving …

CHICAGO, IL—Kendrick McGregor, 33, has been arrested and charged with serious offenses following a coordinated operation by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force and the Chicago Police Department. McGregor was …

EVANSTON, ILL – A university that is being sued for not protecting students against anti-semitism on campus is now under fire after taking in hundreds of millions of dollars from …

CHICAGO — Glenn Bowden, a 62-year-old former resident of Riverdale, Illinois, faces federal charges for threatening a U.S. Probation officer and obstructing justice. The charges were detailed in an indictment …

CHICAGO — A 44-year-old Mexican national, wanted in Mexico for aggravated homicide, was apprehended by Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago. The arrest occurred on March 11 during a vehicle …

CHICAGO, IL – Litzy Rodriguez, an 18-year-old resident of the 10600 block of S. Avenue H in Chicago, faces serious charges following a recent arrest. Rodriguez has been charged with …

CHICAGO, IL — Jerry Wilson, a 39-year-old Chicago resident, faces charges of vehicular hijacking. Wilson, who resides on the 7100 block of S. Jeffery Blvd., was apprehended by the Vehicular …

Chicago, IL – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a robbery on the Red Line at the 79th Street stop. On February 18, at …

Chicago, IL – In a stroke of extraordinary luck, a suburban Chicago resident and new grandfather has won $3 million from the Illinois Lottery, turning his life into a joyous …

TINLEY PARK, Illinois – A devastating shooting in a Chicago-area suburb resulted in the deaths of Majeda Kassem, 53, and her three adult daughters, Halema, 25, Hanan, 24, and Zahia, …

CHICAGO – A lucky lottery player transformed a $10 investment into a staggering $777,777 windfall, clinching the top prize in the 777 Jackpot Illinois Lottery scratch-off game. The lucky ticket …

CHICAGO, IL,– Braving the icy weather, an Illinois iLottery player struck gold by winning a substantial jackpot of $721,388 in the Fast Play Twenty 20s game last weekend. Despite the …

MOUNT VERNON, IL – A teenager was shot and killed on Saturday, January 13th,, at around 4 pm in Mount Vernon. The Mount Vernon Police Department received a 911 call …