Round Lake Beach man charged with aggravated battery in fatal stolen-car...
A Round Lake Beach man involved in a fatal weekend shooting related to his stolen car has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, authorities said.
View ArticlePrairie Grass Cafe resumes free meals for furloughed restaurant workers: How...
How Chicago restaurants are adapting to bring customers back in during the coronavirus pandemic. A running list.
View ArticleColumn: Ted Cruz, other GOP senators fight for Trump over ‘voter fraud,’ but...
I applaud the brave cadre of Trump-supporting Senate Republicans who plan to use sensible, evidence-free conjecture this week to challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory.
View ArticleMan charged with early New Year’s Day shooting into Merrillville house
The man looked outside to see Fleming, who had been “firing a pistol” for most of the night, running back inside his nearby apartment, police said.
View ArticleUniversity of Illinois moves closer to federal approval for its COVID-19...
The University of Illinois has completed a critical step toward obtaining federal approval for its saliva-based COVID-19 test, but some lawmakers worry it’s taking too long to help other state...
View ArticleKyle Rittenhouse shootings: Negligence claims filed against City of Kenosha...
Claims filed on behalf of two men shot by an Illinois teen during a night of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, allege the city and Kenosha County were negligent in their response.
View Article53-year-old man shot on 69th Street Red Line platform
The incident occurred about 4 p.m. after two unknown offenders were shooting at each other and struck the man on the mezzanine of the platform, police said.
View ArticleFight over military careers leads to fatal shooting; Highland man held: court...
The man identified himself as Thomas and told officers he’d been having drinks with the owners of the house when he and Nicholas Lile, 42, got into an argument, records said.
View ArticleMichigan woman charged with fatally shooting man in ‘polyamorous’ relationship
Masceo Robinson was transported to Methodist Southlake in Merrillville with potentially fatal gunshot wounds to the abdomen and buttocks. He had no pulse on arrival and was pronounced dead soon after,...
View ArticleCoronavirus in Illinois updates: 5,059 new COVID-19 cases and 79 additional...
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
View ArticleFirst female judge named to lead the Circuit Court’s Criminal Division
Erica Reddick had a nearly 20-year career with the Cook County Public Defender’s office before she took the bench in 2010. She has been assigned to the Leighton Criminal Court Building since 2013.
View ArticleWorth Township trustee who has printed political material for top Dems,...
Worth Township trustee Richard Lewandowski, who has printed political material for top Dems, including Speaker Madigan, hit with federal tax charge
View ArticleThe Spin: First Brady, now Manar resigning from Illinois General Assembly;...
Welcome to The Spin, the Chicago Tribune's politics newsletter.
View ArticleWilmette police, FBI investigating Monday bank robbery
A Wilmette bank was robbed Jan. 4, according to police.
View ArticleNational Guard mobilized as Kenosha authorities brace for decision on charges...
National Guard called in as Kenosha authorities brace for decision on charges in Jacob Blake police shooting
View ArticleCook County Republican judicial candidate files lawsuits to overturn his Nov....
A Park Ridge attorney is seeking to overturn the results of a Cook County judicial election in which his Democratic opponent was certified as the winner.
View ArticleProtesting CPS reopening plan
Chicago Teachers Union members protest Chicago Public Schools' reopening plan.
View ArticleConfusion ensues as Cook County changes mind on COVID-19 vaccination website
Confusion ensues as Cook County twice changes mind on COVID-19 vaccination website.
View ArticleAs Chicago Teachers Union members refuse to return to classrooms, CPS mum on...
CPS said CTU’s "last-minute tactics are deeply disrespectful' to thousands of families of color who've chosen to resume in-person learning.
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