Family demands justice after boy struck, killed outside Chicago school: ‘It’s not OK’
CHICAGO – A growing memorial marks the spot where 9-year-old Anakin Perez was killed by a car Thursday morning, just steps from his school. While school officials are calling it an accident, Perez’s family says surveillance video shows it should…
Hunter Greene tosses first career complete game as wild-card chasing Reds blank Cubs 1-0
article CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 18: Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after striking out in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 18, 2025 in Cincinnati,…
Chicago man charged after mail theft investigation uncovers counterfeit keys, meth: authorities
CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been arrested and charged after multiple mail theft incidents. At the time of his arrest, the suspect had two counterfeit postal keys, suspected meth, several stolen debit and credit cards, and a stolen passport,…
Chicago weather: Much-needed rain chances return Friday
CHICAGO – Today’s highs soared into the mid to upper 80s for most of the area today, and a few spots tagged 90 degrees. Average high temperatures for mid-September sit in the mid 70s. Tonight will be mostly clear with…
Woman claiming to be Trump’s wife arrested after showing up to Mar-a-Lago looking for him
A woman has been arrested in Florida after turning up at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence claiming to be the president’s wife. The woman, later identified as Christy Renee Kimbrell, was taken into custody and charged with a single misdemeanor trespassing…
Chicago hosts first-ever conference on misophonia — a little-known sound disorder
Understanding misophonia A little-known but deeply disruptive condition is getting its moment in the spotlight right here in Chicago. CHICAGO – A little-known but deeply disruptive condition is getting its moment in the spotlight in Chicago. A groundbreaking new conference…
Answering 160 calls a day: Illinois’ battle against domestic violence
CHICAGO – Every day, dozens of people across Illinois take brave steps to escape domestic abuse. Help is available — and it’s making a real difference — but many survivors don’t know where to start. That’s why access to intervention…
Convicted child murderer and sex offender charged for living near daycare in Carpentersville: authorities
KANE COUNTY, Ill. – A convicted murderer and sex offender of a 20-month-old child has been charged for living near a daycare in Caprentersville, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. What we know: Cayce M. Williams, 52, has…
Suspect sought after attacking 2 people on CTA bus, Chicago police say
CHICAGO – Chicago police are searching for a man accused of battering two passengers on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon on the Near West Side. What we know: The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. Sept. 14 in the 2400 block…
Suspect named: Everything we know about the Pennsylvania shooting that left three cops dead
The shooter who killed three police officers and wounded two others in rural Pennsylvania has been named after he opened fire on them as they tried to serve him with a warrant. Matthew James Ruth, 24, has been identified as…