Jussie Smollett trial: CPD detective takes stand, says brothers recounted how 'Empire' star staged hoax
Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett told Chicago police how the ex-"Empire" actor orchestrated the hoax, telling them via text message to meet him "on the low," paying for supplies and holding a "dry run" in downtown Chicago, the lead investigator testified Tuesday.
Illinois family credits Ivermectin with saving life of father hospitalized with COVID-19
An Illinois family whose loved one was "desperately ill" and hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19 says he's now home and doing well after a judge had to order a Naperville hospital to treat him with Ivermectin.
Jussie Smollett trial: 'Empire' star 'a real victim' of attack in Chicago, attorney says
A jury has been seated in the trial of former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging a hoax nearly three years ago where he was the alleged victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago.
Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
North Carolina man identified as victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy
A North Carolina man who moved to Chicago was one of the victims of John Wayne Gacy, who was convicted of killing 33 young men and boys in the 1970s, authorities said Monday.
Mother identifies son as shooter in gang-related murder in Austin: prosecutors
A teenager’s mother helped identify him as the shooter in a fatal gang-related attack last month in Austin, Cook County prosecutors said Sunday.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Subway employee claims she was suspended after video of her fighting off armed robber went viral
A Subway restaurant employee says she fought off an armed robber in her store, which was captured on security cameras. But after video of the incident went viral online, the worker said she was suspended from her job -- and was told she wouldn't be allowed back until every single video was removed online. "I have no ability to do that," she said.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Aaliyah’s final film role: Watch “Queen of the Damned” for free
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Aaliyah, the 22-year-old R&B singer whose stratospheric rise was cut tragically short when she and eight others were killed in a plane crash. We take a look back at her final film role, now streaming for free on Tubi.
Ella French funeral: Chicago pays respect to officer killed in line of duty
Hundreds of squad cars from Chicago, the suburbs and all over the country lined up on Western Avenue to take part in the procession.
Kanye West teases 'Donda' album listening event at Soldier Field
Kanye West announced a listening party for his yet-to-be-released album taking place Aug. 26 at Soldier Field.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
Chicago cop fatally shot in the line of duty identified; 3 suspects in custody
It was a day of mourning in Chicago. A police officer with just three years on the force was shot in the head and killed Saturday night.
Chicago police officer killed, another in critical condition after being shot on the South Side
'HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY': A 29-year-old female officer was killed and another officer is fighting for his life after both were shot while conducting a traffic stop on the South Side.
DaBaby no longer performing at Lollapalooza after homophobic comments
Rapper DaBaby will no longer be performing at Lollapalooza Sunday night following crude and homophobic remarks he made last week at a Miami-area music festival.
Chicago reactivates COVID-19 travel advisory for 2 states amid case uptick
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Chicago police officer, ATF agents shot in Morgan Park; 2 in custody
There was another brazen attack on law enforcement in Chicago on Wednesday.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.