Judge nixes first class-action lawsuit over high school concussions
Case brought on behalf of high school football players sought court supervision on how high schools manage football head injuries
Illinois
War veteran Rep. Duckworth scolds IRS contractor for using disability status
A congressional committee sought to make an example of a government contractor accused of exaggerating a decades-old injury to gain preferential treatment
New law lets birth siblings find each other
A groundbreaking law in Illinois allows adoptees who are now adults to get a copy of their original birth certificate
Ill. pipeline explodes, shoots flames 300 feet in air; residents evacuated
A massive pipeline exploded near Erie, Ill., early Tuesday morning
William Daley talks about dropping out of Ill. gov. race
The former White House Chief of Staff and Commerce Secretary under President Clinton, talks his recent decision
Late season tornado outbreak storms through the Midwest
A late-season tornado outbreak wreaked havoc on several Illinois towns before pushing east into Indiana. Coal City, Ill., was one of the towns affected, and residents have begun to clean up
Ill. resident records tornado as it heads for his house
The tornado that ripped through the town of Washington, Ill., was captured on video by Marc Wells as it approached his house. The twister passed by in seconds, but it devastated the neighborhood
High school football wins playoff game just before devastating tornado
Just 16 hours after the undefeated Washington High School Panthers won a playoff game, a tornado ravaged their town, causing several players to lose their homes. But they were back on the field Saturday
Landmark Chicago church destroyed in blaze
Historic house of worship was undergoing multi-million-dollar renovation when fire broke out
Investigator: Slain Illinois cop was shot with own weapon
Coroner has said he has been unable to rule Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz's death a homicide, suicide or accident
Lawsuit: Ill. police arrest man as retaliation
Four years after being pulled over and called the n-word, George Taylor says the same two officers unlawfully arrested him
Famed Abraham Lincoln impersonator of four decades dies
83-year-old Lincoln impersonator James Getty gave recitations of the Gettysburg Address at the battlefield cemetery every November
Massive meat recall in four states
Nearly 9 million pounds of beef federal officials say may have come from diseased animals has been recalled. The meat was distributed in California, Florida, Texas, and Illinois.
Illinois town devastated by tornado
Much of the town of Washington, Ill., 11 miles east of Peoria, was reduced to rubble after a late-morning tornado tore through the area
Tornado lays waste to Ill. town
Cell phone video taken by reporter Alexandra Sutter from WMBD-TV showing the destruction left by a tornado in Washinton, Ill.
Drew Peterson murder-for-hire trial delayed
The former suburban Chicago police officer is charged with soliciting an inmate to kill Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow
Trek through the world's largest corn maze
Every year about 65,000 people visit what the Richardson family calls the most detailed and complicated corn maze in the world
Ill. woman gets bionic fingers
Judy Griffin has been living with only three fingers since 1997, but modern technology is allowing her full use of both of her hands again
Man arrested after allegedly opening fire in Illinois health clinic
Authorities say a male in his 30s allegedly fired several shots, but didn't hit anyone
Jesse Jackson Jr.: "I erred"
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., talks briefly with reporters after being sentenced to 30 months in prison for misusing campaign funds
Officer Herrera Goes Public
Police Officer Keith Herrera speaks for the first time publicly about his former unit, the Special Operations Section. Its members are involved in one of the largest police scandals in Chicago history. Katie Couric reports.
DNA leads to suspect in 1985 cold case slaying
15-year-old Kristina Wesselman was murdered as she walked to her Illinois home more than 30 years ago -- now, a major development in the case
Ill. woman charged with drunk driving after hitting boy
The 8-year-old boy was riding his bicycle in front of his home Monday when Cynthia Grosse, 66, struck him in front of his 6- and 11-year-old siblings
Ind. boy buried under sand is responsive, still on ventilator
Dr. Tracy Koogler, Medical Director of Pediatric ICU at Comer Children's Hospital, said at a press conference that a 6-year-old boy who was buried for hours at a northern Indiana sand dune is responsive and able to move his arms and legs.
Hillary Clinton, fighting for votes, promises to defend unions
She told crowds on Labor Day that the GOP would pay a price at the polls "for treating Americans like second class citizens"
Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Senate votes fail again on Day 8 of government shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.
Senate votes down war powers resolution aimed at blocking Trump's boat strikes
Senate Democrats forced a vote under the War Powers Act aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.
New DoD credential restrictions send "message of intimidation," press corps says
The Pentagon Press Association said its negotiations with the Defense Dept. over new restrictions "have not been as successful as we had hoped."
Colombian president alleges U.S. bombed boat from his country; White House denies
The president of Colombia alleged the U.S. military struck a boat carrying Colombian citizens — which the White House vehemently denied.
500 National Guard troops deployed in Chicago area amid legal battle
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Florida man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire burned more than 23,000 acres and killed at least 12 people in January.
Tropical Storm Jerry churns over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry continued to churn over tropical waters of the central Atlantic Ocean and could become a hurricane.