Ty Fahner, former Illinois Attorney General and Mayer Brown law firm chair, dies at 81
The law firm Mayer Brown announced Fahner's death on Tuesday.
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The law firm Mayer Brown announced Fahner's death on Tuesday.
In the audience was the mother of Wadee Alfayoumi, the 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was tragically stabbed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, last fall.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
The University of Wisconsin administration has published a new policy that requires school leaders remain maintain neutral viewpoints in their public statements.
It was revealed Thursday night that the village's bank was so fed up that it ordered the village to close its account and take its business elsewhere.
The baseless rumors have been amplified in recent days by former President Donald Trump and his allies.
Taylor Swift's post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House on Tuesday drove 405,999 users to visit the site vote.gov within 24 hours.
Next week marks one year since Illinois outlawed cash bail, and advocates and critics of the change have been waiting patiently to see it if has been successful — or as some predicted, a disaster.
The debate, hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, was the first — and possibly only — meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
There was one clear winner—the businesses that saw a bump in clientele.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
This summer, many West Side residents had their homes inundated after significant rain on July 25. Some got hit again last week.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
A coalition of organizers in Chicago were joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson to announce Labor Day rally and march called "Workers Over Billionaires."
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cut the ribbon Wednesday at a party celebrating upgrades to apartments in the west Chicago suburb of Maywood that are putting smiles on the faces of the residents. Noel Brennan reports.
Police say it started with a call about some people stealing items from a train car in Englewood, but their investigation would soon end with five officers and two suspects in the hospital. As Sara Machi reports, one suspect remained at large late Wednesday.
Officers were pursuing the driver for hitting several Chicago police vehicles. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
The life-sized Pilgrim Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe statue is normally in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. But it is now on an international tour, and its first stop was in at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. Victor Jacobo reports.
Police still don’t know a motive for the shooting inside the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, but say the shooter released disturbing writings on YouTube. As Tara Molina reports, we’re also learning about the young victims, who were targeted while sitting in church pews.
The Trump administration has begun talks on housing ICE agents at a north suburban naval base to support immigration enforcement efforts in Chicago.
Police said officers were responding to reports of a burglary from freight train cars in Englewood.
Officers were pursuing the driver for hitting several Chicago police vehicles.
The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Annunciation Catholic School, officials confirmed.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cut the ribbon Wednesday at a party celebrating upgrades to apartments in the west Chicago suburb of Maywood that are putting smiles on the faces of the residents.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
Now that the competition is over, the Bears are looking for some continuity — especially up front.
Justin Verlander finally won at home for the first time since joining the Giants.
Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White Sox.
The Crosstown Classic series will be at Rate Field May 15-17, and Wrigley Field Aug. 17-19.
The running back room is running low on healthy bodies — with week one of the regular season right around the corner.
Officers were pursuing the driver for hitting several Chicago police vehicles.
Police said the incident stemmed from a stolen vehicle pursuit, and the suspect ran off on foot and entered a home.
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
Danya Bell, 29, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment and death.
