Person Of Interest In WI Killing Found Dead After IL Police Chase: Authorities

The person of interest suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

14-Year-Old Girl Killed; IL Man Charged With Murder, Sex Assault: Police

“ISP is aware of a post on social media concerning the death of Toberman and that is part of the ongoing investigation,” police said.

Death, Bomb Threats Prompt Civil Emergency Order In Broadview: Mayor

Mayor Katrina Thompson said the move follows recent threats, as well as "out-of-towners" attempting to storm Village Hall over the weekend.

21 Arrests Made, 4 Cops Injured During 'Outrageous' Protests At Ice Facility

The mayor is blaming out-of-town protestors for injuries to police officers during Friday morning protests in Broadview.

Formula Linked To Infant Botulism Cases In IL, 9 Other States

ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has agreed to recall two different lots of their formula, federal officials said Saturday.

IL Officials Warn Of 'Amorous Mammals' As Deer Mating Season Gets Dangerous

Oh, deer.

Man Fatally Threw Wife Over 24th-Floor Railing, Prosecutors Allege | Illinois PatchPM

Electrocution death | Cause of death for newlyweds released, manner of death under investigation | Woman missing

ISU Teaching Assistant Tips Turning Point USA Table, Faces Charges: Police

The 27-year-old graduate student is charged with disorderly conduct and property damage, police said.

Illinois Veteran On Gaza Flotilla Released From Israeli Prison, According To Lawyers

The flotilla was intercepted by Israel over the weekend and the people on board were taken into Israeli custody.

Illinois Veteran On Gaza Flotilla 'Unlawfully' Detained In Israeli Prison, Family And Lawyers Call For Release

The Israeli Military intercepted the boats in international waters, detaining around 450 out of the 500 total people on the flotilla.

Double-Murder Rocks Small IL Town, Suspect Found Dead After Standoff: State Police

An entire town was on lockdown after a man allegedly shot his wife, then reportedly killed her parents, state police said.

5 Things To Know About Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk's Accused Killer

Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University.

Man Stopped With Dead Wife In Vehicle After Shooting Her At Their Home: Police

He was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, police said.

New IL Law Changes Guidelines For Missing Persons Cases, Draws From Gacy Murder Investigations

The legislation draws from Cook County Sheriff's investigators' efforts to ID eight unidentified victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy.

Federal Authorities Demand IL Voter Information

​The U.S. Department of Justice is asking state officials to provide voters’ driver’s license numbers and partial social security numbers.

Sweeping Changes Being Made To IL Human Trafficking Laws: Police

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Wednesday that requires state agencies to build a network of services for human trafficking survivors.

'Their Record Goes With Them': IL Police Reform Law Signed After Sonya Massey Killing

The deputy who shot Massey had worked at five other law enforcement agencies since mid-2020 before being hired by Sangamon County.

2 Killed In Helicopter Crash With Barge Near IL Border: Authorities

The incident occurred along the Mississippi River.

10-Year-Old Drowns In Pond In DeKalb

Children flagged down arriving emergency personnel and told the first responders their friend was drowning, according to authorities.

What We Know About Congressional Town Halls In Chicago Area During August Recess

Here’s what we know about town halls in the Chicago area during the upcoming work period.

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan Appeals Conviction

Last month, Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison, following his conviction on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.

3 IL Cold Case Victims ID'ed Decades After Deaths: State Police

State police also recently charged a man in a separate murder case.

Pilot Killed In Fiery IL Plane Crash: Reports

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.

2 Survivors Escaped After Double Murder In Rural Illinois: Prosecutors

A fire broke out at the home minutes after gunshots were reported, officials said.

IL Manhunt Ends With 1 In Custody After 2 Killed In Shooting, Fire: Police

"We appreciate the cooperation of the community and the efforts of all assisting agencies who helped bring this case to a safe resolution."

IL Has One Of Nation's Worst Records On Sex Abuse In Juvenile Detention: Survivors' Attorneys

The latest Illinois complaints, filed Tuesday, represent 107 people who experienced abuse as children at 10 centers statewide.

IL State Police Have America's Least Attractive Cruiser, Ranking Says

Illinois State Police received the lowest number of votes in a recent contest to determine America’s best-looking state police cruiser.

4 Dead, Including Child, After Man Sets Ex's Building On Fire: Cops | PatchPM

Woman killed girlfriend, staged scene | Family accuses police of negligence leading to crash that hurt children | E-bike without a license

Illinois Quick Hits: Madigan Asks To Remain Free Pending Conviction Appeal

Madigan’s attorneys described what they called “errors” by the court and insisted that Madigan would not flee Illinois.

2 Killed Skydiving In IL In Recent Days

The incidents at two different facilities both had deadly outcomes this week.

ACLU Against Chicago Measure Seeking To Require More Surveillance Cameras

“Once again, we're being told that more cameras in Chicago will equal more public safety. It just simply doesn't add up,” Yohnka said.

19-Year-Old Chicago Man Charged In Illinois State University Shooting Near Bone Center

A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in a shooting resulting in one person shot near the Illinois State University campus, police said

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan To Face Sentencing For Bribery Conviction

"Madigan has expressed no remorse for his crimes, nor has he acknowledged the damage wrought by his conduct," prosecutors wrote.

3 IL Officers Shot — 1 In The Face — During Encounter: Police

One officer underwent emergency surgery while another suffered a broken bone, police said.

New Protections For Domestic Violence Victims In Illinois Now In Effect Under Karina's Law

The law is named after Karina Gonzalez, who police said was shot and killed by her husband in a Little Village apartment in 2024.

Crash That Killed 4 Youths Was 'Freak Occurrence': Driver's Lawyer

The 44-year-old woman did not have drugs or alcohol in her system at the time of the crash that killed 3 children and a teen, ISP said.

'Medical Emergency' May Have Preceded Crash That Killed 4 Youths: ISP

The path of the vehicle, which traveled through a building at an after-school camp, spanned over 1,300 feet, according to police.

$349M Mega Millions Winners Come Forward In IL

The winning ticket was sold at a gas station in March.

Victims ID'ed In IL Crash That Killed 4 Students

All four girls were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the coroner's office.

After-School Camp Crash That Killed 4 Students Not Targeted: ISP

State police say a car drove through a field and crashed into the building.