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CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to take the national stage on March 5, when he testifies before a House committee regarding Chicago’s sanctuary city policies. He will be joined by the mayors of Boston, Denver, and New York in Washington, D.C., as part of a hearing examining the impact and legality of sanctuary...

CHICAGO (WGN) — It was just before 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, when a Garfield Ridge woman was awakened by ambulance sirens, only to learn her 27-year-old neighbor and Chicago police officer was found dead next door. “It was just very shocking that they were going into this neighbor’s house,” She said. The woman, who didn’t...

A Chicago police officer with three years on the job was found dead in her home Wednesday morning. The officer worked in the Gresham District, which includes parts of Englewood, Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Chatham and other nearby neighborhoods. Her name hasn’t been released. Chicago police said detectives are...

CHICAGO — A woman who worked as a “psychic” at three Lakeview storefronts has pleaded guilty to defrauding a customer by promising to remove a curse from the victim for $72,000. Jennifer Williams, 51, entered her plea on a charge of theft by deception and received a...

I ordered the same meal at In-N-Out and Culver's, including a burger, fries, and a chocolate shake. The Midwest chain let me down.

Understanding knife rights in Illinois is essential for enthusiasts and everyday users alike. The state has specific laws governing the ownership, carry, and use of knives, which are primarily outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS). Key Legal Provisions. Types of Knives: Under 720 ILCS 5/24-1, certain...

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $2.4 million in available grant funding for the second round of the Equipment Upgrades Grant Program through the Illinois Grocery Initiative. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding...

ILLINOIS (WTVO) — State police have issued an AMBER Alert for 16-year-old Wisconsin girl, Sophia Martha Franklin, who is thought to be in the company of a 40-year-old man, Gary Day. According to the Illinois State Police, Franklin was last seen in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, February 3rd. She is...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two 18-year-olds wanted on murder charges in Illinois were arrested early Wednesday morning, after Indiana State Police learned they were on a passenger bus traveling southbound on Interstate 65. Indiana State Police Sgt. Jeremy Piers said the two men, Shamod Colone and Myron Washington, were wanted...

A 14-year-old girl was arrested less than 90 minutes after allegedly carjacking and holding a woman against her will in Chicago's South Loop. The teen faces felony charges, including aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, armed aggravated kidnapping, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Police have not...