Second person charged in shooting death of 12-year-old girl in Chicago
CHICAGO - A second person has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Dalilah Batey on Chicago’s South Side. Tyler Wright, 19, faces one felony count of causing child endangerment resulting in death. This follows the earlier arrest of a 14-year-old boy who was charged with involuntary...
Man claims he shot pregnant girlfriend when she reached for ghost gun under his...
An Illinois man is facing a manslaughter charge in the death of his pregnant girlfriend after he claimed he shot her after she grabbed the gun under his pillow while he was sleeping. The post Man claims he shot pregnant girlfriend when she reached for ghost gun under his pillow while he was sleeping, cops say first...
Illinois university sued after professor alleges he was fired for objecting to race-based hiring...
A University of Illinois Chicago professor filed a lawsuit after he said he was fired due to speaking out against the university's unlawful race-based hiring programs.
5 states sue John Deere over right to repair equipment
(The Center Square) – Five state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission are suing John Deere alleging the company unfairly blocks farmers from using independent repair shops for their equipment, thus making those repairs more expensive and less efficient than they would be in an open market. Michigan,...
Joann to close about 500 fabric stores nationwide. Here’s where.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann announced Wednesday it will be closing about 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy . The Hudson, Ohio-based company, which operates more than 800 stores, declared bankruptcy in March 2024 while reporting between $1 billion and $10 billion in debt. In court...
Winter storm to impact Chicagoland, what to know
The Chicago area is bracing for a winter storm set to hit Wednesday.
Chicago indictment: Sinaloa Cartel member accused of trafficking fentanyl, other narcotics into US
CHICAGO - A high-ranking member of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel has been charged in Chicago with drug conspiracy, accused of trafficking fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States. The indictment alleges that Ceferino Espinoza Angulo, 43, played a key role in protecting cartel leadership and overseeing drug...
Physician Apprehended In Florida: Held for Heartbreaking Animal Cruelty Charges in Chicago:
Dr. Anita Damodaran, 38, faces aggravated animal cruelty charges after her dog was found malnourished and barely breathing in a plastic container in her Chicago apartment. Fla. News Network — Dr.Anita Damodaran, a 38-year-old, was arrested at her Tampa home on December 10, 2024, on an active warrant from the Chicago...
Metra Electric train hits SUV, killing 1 and injuring 3 on South Side
One person was killed and three others injured after a Metra Electric train hit an SUV in the South Chicago neighborhood Wednesday morning, Metra said. The crash occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on 87th Street near Baltimore Avenue. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The SUV was driving eastbound on...
Illinois and Wisconsin Schools Closing Ahead of Winter Storm on Wednesday (2/12)
A powerful Winter Storm called Iliana is expected to impact the Rockford region, bringing up to 6 inches of snow starting midday on Wednesday (2/12). According to the National Weather Service, A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for Rockford from 9 am Wednesday (2/12) until 3 am on Thursday (2/13) with...
