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After an appeals court threw out his original 100-year prison term, the man who admitted to killing a Julian High School honor student on a CTA bus in 2007 was set to make his case for a more lenient sentence on Wednesday.
Police are searching for the killer of a homeless man in Ukrainian Village.
Two juveniles, ages 16 and 17, are charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 23 shooting death of 18-year-old Kiante Albert.
Judge Vincent Gaughan quickly dispatched with the matter of Kalven's subpoena during a brief hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.
Shane Smith, 36, admitted to killing Joan Smith during an argument, then dumping her body in the Des Plaines River.
The South Side journalist who broke the story that the police version of the Laquan McDonald shooting did not match the video will be in court Wednesday, where lawyers of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke want to question him about his sources.
Alec Aguilar is charged with a felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the killing of 22-year-old Manuel Salazar on Nov. 24.
Chris Perez faces a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting of his brother, Ricardo Perez.
A man who twice was sentenced to death for the murder of a 15-month-old girl says new DNA evidence should get him another trial.
Prosecutors say Carlton Edmondson murdered the 61-year-old and mutilated the body in the basement of the older man's West Pullman home.
Adekunte M. Adaranijo was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds on April 26 in Maywood.
Flor Perez was ordered held in lieu of $75,000 bail Tuesday on a first-degree murder charge.
Nicole Harris spent nearly eight years in prison, accused of murdering her own boy. She has since been exonerated and insists the child's death was a "tragic accident."
Cesar Garcia, 29, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in August for the Aug. 25, 2015, attack in the 1800 block of Marlboro Lane that killed 22-year-old Laura Gonzalez, according to the Will County state's attorney's office.
On the morning of June 17, 2002, 45-year-old Eric Glover shot Velma Franklin in her head while she was lying in bed with their 3-year-old daughter, according to the Will County state's attorney's office.
Jose Maysonet has maintained that he was framed by Chicago Police detective Reynaldo Guevara for 27 years.
Officers found Michael Overall in the driver's seat of a Chevrolet Impala with a gunshot wound to the head in the 1800 block of Chicago Road,
An autopsy was conducted October 29, but the cause and manner of death are pending further studies and investigation.
She was an aspiring model who had just won a contest. Two years ago 20-year-old daughter Kaylyn Pryor was shot and killed.
Brian Peck has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, 76-year-old Gail Peck.
Reynaldo Guevara testified only under grant of immunity for his testimony, a rare, if not unprecedented step by Cook County prosecutors.
Jerome Flagg, 52, was taken into custody and charged with a felony count of first-degree murder, according to police.
A Chicago man just released from prison says people need to be more empathetic to people who need second chances.
Terrance Johnson, 40, was ordered held without bond on a charge of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Lonnell Holmes.
Elizabeth Kennedy, 36, was stabbed in the chest at 5:42 p.m. during a "domestic altercation" in the 3300 block of West Marquette.
Crime scene tape was blocking streets near 58th Street and Shields Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood.
No arrests have been made, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time.
Some students were not pleased at all when they found the exterior doors gone from most of the men's and women's restrooms on the very first day back to class this year.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White Sox.
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%.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal 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.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Crime scene tape was blocking streets near 58th Street and Shields Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed inside an apartment in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
Chicago police are working to identify a teen was found in Irving Park.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
Crime scene tape was blocking streets near 58th Street and Shields Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood.
President Trump on Tuesday claimed, "I have the right to do anything I want" as Chicago waits to see if he will follow through with his threat to send National Guard troops.
Community groups with personal experience with gun violence are falling on both sides of the debate on calling the National Guard to Chicago.
Some students were not pleased at all when they found the exterior doors gone from most of the men's and women's restrooms on the very first day back to class this year.
No arrests have been made, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time.
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.
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.
For the first time in their history, the Chicago White Sox will open their season next year against a National League opponent when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day on March 26.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
Danya Bell, 29, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment and death.
Chicago police are investigating after a large group burglarized the Nordstrom in River North Sunday evening.
At a news conference Monday afternoon on reported plans by President Trump to send the military to Chicago, state and city leaders forcefully rejected the notion. "Mr. President, do not come to Chicago," said Gov. JB Pritzker.
Police said the suspect attempted to flee the scene in a gray sedan and hit a pole.
In just the first six months of the year, the Chicago DEA team seized 1.6 million pills of fentanyl. That is almost three times more than they did all of last year.
