Chicago dog owners are reeling after several pets were shocked by electrified manhole covers and light poles; in one instance, a dog was killed.

The family of George Levin, 63, was upstairs as he was brutally beaten in the basement where he lived

Illinois Gov. Pritzker criticized the Trump administration after the filing of a lawsuit over migrant sanctuary policies, calling it "a massive" distraction.

Chicago will pay $3.5 million to a man injured by a neglected tree after he and others complained about it.

Authorities in Portage, Indiana, confirmed that recently discovered remains belong to Shannon Orton, who disappeared in 2020, ending a four-year search that left family and investigators desperate for answers.

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday citing the city and state's "Trump-proofing" efforts as a deliberate blocking of immigration enforcement efforts.

Defense attorneys representing two men who allegedly beat a Chicago man to death have said that there is no way of knowing the truth of the incident, including what actions the victim consented to before his death.

ICE reported 956 arrests on Sunday, 286 on Saturday, and 593 on Friday. Border czar Tom Homan says this is only the beginning.

An elementary school in Chicago successfully prevented ICE agents from entering the building Friday morning following Chicago Public Schools protocols.

Donald Trump's incoming border czar Tom Homan said the administration will kick off the president-elect's campaign promise of mass deportations beginning with a series of large-scale raids the day after the inauguration.

The newly elected judge served a public defender on homicide cases for more than 20 years in Illinois' largest county.

A coyote caused a stir at an Aldi on Chicago's West Side when officers pulled it out of a refrigerated shelf, leaving shoppers and social media stunned.

A sex offender already on probation for soliciting a child was allegedly busted for trying to meet up with a teen girl that was actually police.

The president-elect is reportedly planning to remove a policy that stops agents from arresting undocumented individuals from sensitive places such as churches and schools

A record number of people within the United States faced homelessness in 2024, with increased migrant populations reportedly contributing to the surge.

An elderly Illinois man who was apprehended by law enforcement after allegedly attempting to commit homicide using a samurai sword has been sentenced.

A dead body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight that landed in Hawaii on Christmas Eve.

A downpour of garbage rained over a Chicago neighborhood when a truck mysteriously exploded, scattering debris across several blocks.

Three Chicago businesses were targeted by vandals who spray painted "Kill Your CEO" on their storefronts over the weekend.

Tom Homan made the claims speaking to Illinois Republicans. He also warned Mayor Brandon Johnson: "If he doesn't want to help, get the hell out of the way"

Nicholas Fuentes is accused of macing Marla Rose who confronted him at his suburban Chicago home last month about a sexist online posting

A Chicago man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for accidentally gunning down and killing a 25-year-old student who had arrived in the city just hours prior to the fatal shooting.

There are many places to spend Christmas in the U.S. but these are the most attractive and economical options so you can celebrate without breaking the bank.

A 64-year-old woman was arrested and charged with two felony counts of hate crime for verbally and physically assaulting a pregnant couple wearing "Palestine" sweatshirts.

Cook County official was arrested for drunk driving after a crash, where she reportedly kept asking police about his "small penis."

Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure.

Under the new system, Chicago will have 6,800 beds available for homeless individuals, including new arrivals. Critics argue that capacity may fall short

A Montessori school teacher in Chicago was fired for slapping a child when she "lost her cool," potentially marking the second incident of abuse at the daycare.

Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet Tour' has been full of surprises. An unexpected one took place Chicago when she got a now iconic doll

The runner wanted to train and raise money for a good cause without having to miss spectating the Chicago Marathon, so he's running a "homegrown marathon."