Family says vehicle hit by lightning on highway sounded like a gunshot
An Illinois family's vehicle was struck by lightning while driving on a highway, which they described to deputies as sounding like a gunshot.
Illinois mother files civil rights complaint, says daughter nearly forced to change in front of trans student
An Illinois mom is taking action after claiming that her 13-year-old daughter's school attempted to force her to change in front of a trans student in the girls locker room.
Illinois jury announces verdict in killing of Palestinian American boy
A landlord from Illinois was found guilty of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and critically wounding the boy's mother.
Dolton, Illinois, mayor Tiffany Henyard projected to lose primary in landside
Dolton, Illinois, mayor Tiffany Henyard, a Democrat, is projected to lose in a landslide in the village's mayoral primary held on Tuesday.
15 state AGs vow to protect trans procedures for minors despite Trump executive order
The Illinois attorney general and 14 others signed a joint statement declaring they will ignore the executive order banning life-altering gender procedures for children.
Garbage truck explodes in Illinois suburb, sending debris flying and injuring first responders
Two police cameras in a Chicago suburb caught a blast following a garbage truck fire. The cause is under investigation while two police officers are still recovering.
Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after decisive Trump victory
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted on X Saturday in recognition of Transgender Awareness Week. His billionaire family is deeply involved in awarding grants to the transgender movement.
Two Jewish students at DePaul University targeted on campus by masked attackers
Two Jewish students at DePaul University were punched by masked attackers on campus while “visibly showing support for Israel," according to the university president.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard will seek to arrest political opponents as she faces eviction
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has suggested she'll seek to arrest political opponents, many of whom have raised concerns about her lavish spending on the taxpayers dime.
Illinois jail continues allowing detainees to vote in presidential elections, other local races
The Cook County Jail in Chicago is teaching civics classes to those detained. They then have a chance to study their options and vote from the jail's chapel.