The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Professional declutterer recounts horror of discovering abused dog of pediatrician, who now faces charges of animal cruelty.

The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in the U.S. Senate.

An Illinois man is charged with fatally shooting his sister-in-law Christmas morning when he mistook her for an intruder.

An elderly Illinois man who was apprehended by law enforcement after allegedly attempting to commit homicide using a samurai sword has been sentenced.

Michigan congressman says victims would be empowered to speak out if law changes

A 25-year-old man from Bradley, Illinois, was arrested for allegedly killing his uncle with a crossbow.

The Saturn Ion Redline is one of those cars that you wonder why they built. The quad-coupe Ion itself, complete with an unusual set of doors and polarizing styling, is a strange car to begin with. Then, somebody decided it was a good idea to add a supercharger, a limited-slip…

Commentator claims he was target of man holding a gun and crossbow who was later fatally shot by Illinois police

Black men born 1951-1970 always have had the greatest risk of dying of overdoses, even in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It's true in Chicago, Baltimore, Washington and other big cities, an investigation by the Sun-Times, The New York Times, The Baltimore Banner, Big Local News at Stanford University and…

Judge rules statements by Robert Crimo III admissible in court for the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. Trial proceeding as pla...

'Fast Freddie' Lorenzen was just a couple weeks shy of his 90th birthday when he passed away on Wednesday. The Elmhurst, Illinois native was an early star of the sport of NASCAR, competing from 1956 to 1972. He had many nicknames including 'Golden Boy,' 'Fearless Freddie,' the 'Elmhurst Express' and was…