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Missing revolver resurfaces at crime scene years later, leaving unanswered questions, sparking a controversial investigation that remains unresolved. CHICAGO - In 2006, Cook County Judge William Stewart Boyd participated in a citywide gun buyback program, turning over two old firearms in the hopes of contributing to...

CHICAGO — Chicago police officers may have stopped a tragedy from unfolding at a Northwest Side high school on Friday afternoon: A troubled student who threatened to shoot up the school as he left campus was arrested by cops who allegedly saw him ditch a loaded firearm directly outside the school grounds.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — As a result of the heavy rain on Friday into Saturday, a number of Central Illinois streets and bridges are closed and under water from flooding. At 11:30 p.m. on Friday, it was reported that Route 45 was closed in Tolono under the Railroad Viaduct. Due to a power outage, the […]

Food & Wine has released their third annual Global Tastemakers Awards list, spotlighting the top cities for dining in the U.S. in 2025. Though it didn't take the top spot, Chicago made the list. Chicago came in second place, beat out only by New York City, and was the only...

For many in Illinois, this is not a mystery, but it has become a topic again. When you see a big ball of leaves in your tree this time of year, it's not birds making nests. It's another critter entirely. I need to add there is one very important exception...

Illinois State Police Troop 2 are seeking assistance in solving property crimes on Interstate 80. On April 5, 2025, around 1:45 AM, troopers discovered a malicious scattering of roofing nails in emergency crossovers between Geneseo and Atkinson. Alarming specifics reveal that some nails were packaged in plastic...

The cheesiest celebration of the year is upon us. April 5 is National Deep Dish Pizza Day and several Chicago pizza parlors are serving up special deals and events to mark the day. Here's a short list of finger-licking festivities in and around Chicago to celebrate:. HOME RUN INN. Home...

Chicago police are warning businesses on the South and Southwest sides after a series of burglaries.

The man, 34, was arguing with someone who pulled out a gun and fired shots about 4:20 p.m. Friday in the 2400 block of West 72nd Street. The victim is hospitalized in good condition. No one is in custody.

CHICAGO — Prosecutors on Friday charged a man with a shooting that left two people injured near the Chicago Theatre in the Loop three years ago. Police have said the injured men were not the intended targets. Roderick Oneal, 21, had been placed on felony pretrial release for a...