Illinois 3 days ago Freight train derails in Illinois; officials determine no immediate danger to public: report A freight train derailed in Matteson, Illinois on Thursday, with nearly 20 cars carrying various materials leaving the track and forcing residents to evacuate.
Bahamas 3 days ago Taylor Casey Bahamas search: Missing American's phone found in ocean, police say Police in the Bahamas say they have found a phone belonging to missing Taylor Casey in the ocean, but her current whereabouts remain unknown.
Illinois 3 days ago Massive sinkhole collapses soccer field at Illinois park A collapse at an underground mine in Alton, Illinois, on Wednesday morning caused a massive sinkhole to open at a nearby soccer field in Gordon Moore Park.
Illinois 3 days ago Illinois police officers will not be charged in deadly shooting of unarmed man in his home Illinois police officers will not face charges in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man in a dark bedroom in his apartment, a shooting in which an officer claimed self-defense.
Illinois 4 days ago Highland Park parade shooting suspect Robert Crimo III declines plea deal Robert Crimo III rejected a plea deal in court on Wednesday that would circumvent a long jury trial. Initially his attorneys said he would accept the deal, but Crimo refused.
Democratic Convention June 21 Chicago getting 'window dressing' treatment for Democratic National Convention: former chief Chicago to create safety bubbles around Democratic National Convention sites as the city hopes to avoid the kind of unrest seen in the infamous 1968 clashes in the Windy City.
Illinois June 20 Illinois bodycam footage shows suspect open fire on deputies Graphic bodycam footage shows the moments law enforcement entered a home in Dixon, Illinois and were immediately fired upon by an armed suspect, identified by police as Jonathan Gounaris.
Illinois June 20 2 teen girls killed after jet ski crashes into boat in Illinois Two teens, ages 16 and 13, were killed Tuesday after their jet ski crashed into a boat on Lake Marie in Antioch, Illinois, authorities said.
Chicago June 18 Chicago Teachers Union president raises eyebrows with claims about conservatives Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates told a radio station host that conservatives do not want Black children to be able to read.
Illinois June 17 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reparations task force, blasts 'systemic racism' in Juneteenth speech Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city will establish a reparations task force while giving a Juneteenth celebration speech on Monday.