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Illinois Senate legislation touted as a compromise between Chicagoans weary of street violence and gun owners eager to legally carry concealed weapons elsewhere appears more restrictive than promised, according to a copy obtained by The Associated Press. It will be redrafted before it's even filed, a spokeswoman said Monday.
The truck driver involved in the fiery Tri-State Tollway crash last month that killed an Illinois State Police trooper allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel before the truck he was driving veered out of its lane, according to a report obtained by the Sun-Times.
The man suspected of storming into a south-central Illinois home and killing five members of the same family had a dispute with one of his alleged victims, but authorities Thursday were trying to determine if it was related to custody of a child.
Hundreds of police officers packed into a Palos Heights church on Tuesday for the funeral of Trooper James Sauter, who was killed last week when a semi-trailer truck slammed into his patrol car.
James Sauter died Thursday night when a semi-tractor-trailer truck slammed into his state police cruiser on the Tri-State Tollway.
The trooper's squad car was rear-ended by a semi-trailer truck around 11 p.m. Thursday in the southbound lanes of Interstate 294 near Willow Road.
More than 70,000 FOID card applications have been received in March, putting it on track to be the record month so far for the program.
An Illinois State Police trooper helped save a University of Illinois student's life during the snowstorm in central Illinois on Monday, when he and two other men lifted a car off the young man after he'd been hit by a car along I-57.
FBI agents, state police, and other law enforcement officials were at the Northern Illinois University campus on Wednesday to execute a search warrant.
Don't be shocked to find more police cruisers watching you this Super Bowl Sunday. Illinois State Police will be stepping-up patrols on the roads, all a part of a statewide focus on D.U.I. enforcement.
The deadly school shooting spree last week in Connecticut prompted Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to push for a review of school safety measures in the state.
A bridge that was the scene of a state trooper's death 15 years ago has been re-named in his honor.
A pedestrian and an Illinois State Police trooper were hospitalized after a "serious traffic crash" on Interstate 55 near southwest suburban Lemont.
The accused in that rape case is a former NIU police officer, Andrew Rifkin. He was charged with sexually assaulting a student last year and then fired by the NIU Police Department.
Once, they were teenagers -- convicted of the 1991 rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Dixmoor. Now, the "Dixmoor Five" are adults: freed from prison by DNA, and they are suing authorities who investigated the case.
Volo resident Aneta M. Marsek, 33, was reported missing, along with her daughters, Chevelle, 2, and four-month-old Macenzie, earlier this week.
Aneta M. Marsek, 33, of Volo, Ill. and her two children – Chevelle, 2, and four-month-old Macenzie – have not been seen since Saturday evening, family members told Lake County sheriff's police.
Michigan State Police are still trying to identify a woman who was murdered and left on the side of a road 20 years ago this month.
Illinois safety officials have a new Labor Day mantra, as they try to stem the state's rising highway death toll.
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the opening of its Labor Day effort called, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled over."
We've all been there: rolling down the expressway when a group of motorcycles speed past, darting between cars.
The Officer of the Year for the Illinois State Police is proficient at racking up DUI and other traffic arrests, but he's modest about it.
Illinois State Police are teaming up with Skokie and Lincolnwood police to try to catch "rogue riders" – people who recklessly drive racing motorcycles on the Edens Expressway.
Illinois State Police have closed the Lincoln Tollway Oasis on the Tri-State (I-294), as they investigate an armed robbery.
Illinois State Police said it appears a teenage driver wasn't paying attention when he pulled in front of a semi-trailer truck on Monday in Kendall County, causing a wreck that killed him and his two teenage passengers.
Chicago police said the robbery happened around 3:46 a.m. on the Red Line train in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard in Fuller Park.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting immigration arrests near courthouses.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
The StopAlong pizza shop in Bucktown and Wooden Paddle Pizzeria in Lemont gave away free pizzas over the weekend.
The chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has filed petitions to run for his seat in Congress in 2026, fueling speculation Garcia will step down at the end of his term.
A Winthrop Harbor man is in federal custody, accused of threatening to kill President Trump. Prosecutors said he posted a video on social media threatening to shoot the president and others.
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
A source told CBS News Chicago that U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026.
Chicago police said the robbery happened around 3:46 a.m. on the Red Line train in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard in Fuller Park.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Williams passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and he also caught a TD pass from D.J. Moore on a trick play for the Bears' first score.
Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert about a string of robberies and retail thefts targeting pharmacies last month in north lakefront neighborhoods.
At 1:45 a.m., four people were shot in the 3400 block of North Clark Street.
