50 years for Logan Square man who murdered girlfriend, hid body in duffel bag
A Logan Square man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday for murdering his girlfriend and stuffing her body inside a duffel bag that sat in his bedroom for days before police found her remains during a well-being check. Genesis Silva, 37, was convicted by a jury earlier this...
Missing Wisconsin Teen Found Alive In Virginia Four Years After Illinois Abduction
Joniah Walker A Chicago-area disappearance that baffled authorities for four years has come to an...
Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery owner reflects after break-in: ‘It was my turn’ | ChicagoLIVE
Stephanie Hart, owner of Brown Sugar Bakery, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss how the community is moving forward after a recent break-in at her store and neighboring businesses along 75th Street.
Pritzker Responds After Board Denies Sean Grayson’s Medical Release Petition
CHICAGO – Former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was denied medical release Friday, July 31, 2026, by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and will remain in prison serving his sentence for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, according to the board’s decision following a hearing in Chicago.
1 killed, 2 critically injured in crash involving wrong-way driver on I-94, officials say
A person was killed and two other people were critically injured in a five-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver Friday on I-94 on the city's South Side, officials said.
Chicago launches ‘Operation Clean Day’ after Zenobia Weatherspoon’s body found in Back of the...
Chicago officials launched "Operation Clean Day" Friday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood following the discovery of Zenobia Weatherspoon's body earlier this month. Multiple city departments joined the effort to clean streets, remove debris, trim trees and address neighborhood maintenance concerns. Weatherspoon's d
3 men accused in attack on CBS News Chicago crew plead not guilty
Three men accused of attacking a CBS News Chicago crew during a crime spree last month pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.
Father Michael Pfleger reveals cancer diagnosis, says he is now cancer free
Chicago activist Father Michael Pfleger revealed his cancer diagnosis Friday, saying he is now cancer free after finishing his treatment.
Man killed, woman injured in Lawndale shooting, Chicago police say
A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.
Chicago crime: Woman found shot in both legs among 3 wounded Thursday evening into...
CHICAGO - Three people were wounded in separate shootings across Chicago from Thursday evening into early Friday, including a woman who was found shot in both legs. The first shooting was reported around 7:49 p.m. Thursday in the 7100 block of South Jeffery Boulevard in South Shore. Police said officers...
