Escaped murderer captured after days on the run
Kamron T. Taylor beat Illinois guard unconscious, stole his uniform when he escaped from jail, authorities say
Illinois
Manhunt continues for killer who escaped Ill. jail
Kamron Taylor, 23, reportedly overpowered a guard and donned his uniform to escape Wednesday -- officials believe someone may be helping him
Aaron Schock's staff to face tough prosecutor in spending probe
The Illinois Republican will step down from Congress Tuesday amid an investigation into his use of taxpayer and campaign money
Feds: National Guardsman plotted attack for ISIS
Man allegedly aimed to join up with militants, use his National Guard connections to help attack U.S. facility
Autopsy shows Ill. baby dead when cut by power saw
Police have said the baby girl, Rose Herrera, was killed Monday, apparently because she would not stop crying
Ill. infant dead after throat cut with power saw
A police official confirmed media reports that a 52-year-old relative used a circular saw to cut the baby's throat, apparently because the girl wouldn't stop crying
The dog no one owned but everyone loved
Nearly 50 years since Blackie's passing, a grave marker along an Illinois road serves as a reminder of the impact a dog can have
Members of alleged Chicago burglary ring charged
Four men and a juvenile are in custody -- with a fifth man reportedly arrested -- in connection with a string of smash-and-grab burglaries
Can a childhood memory help solve 1957 murder of Maria Ridulph?
Oldest cold case to go to trial in U.S. tests memories, forces family to expose deep, dark secrets in search of justice for murdered girl
Politicians in trouble with the law
Crimesider takes a look at some politicians' most memorable run-ins with the law
Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
The announcement comes days after he presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
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In Epstein's cell, a scene of disarray without thorough inspection
Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.
Senate votes fail again as government shutdown drags on
The government shutdown stretched into Day 9 on Thursday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.
Hearing on tap as 500 National Guard troops deployed in Chicago area
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
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.
Library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement
Terri Lesley was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters.
Tropical Storm Jerry could become hurricane by weekend, forecasters say
Tropical Storm Jerry could become a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters say.