'America's Worst Mayor' Dropped by Law Firm: 'Not Required to Work for Free'

The law firm representing Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard (D) has requested to withdraw from several lawsuits involving Henyard and the Village of Dolton after allegedly not being paid.

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Sanctuary City Chicago: Police Made More Than 1,000 Arrests of Venezuelan Migrants in 2024 So Far

The Chicago Police Department has made more than 1,000 arrests of Venezuelan migrants in the first three months of 2024, crime data reveals.

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Slain Chicago Cop's Family Demands Mayor Brandon Johnson, Gov. J.B. Pritzker Stay Away from Funeral

The family of a slain Chicago police officer demanded that Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker stay away from his funeral.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker 'Skeptical' of Chicago Bears' $4.6 Billion Tax-Funded Stadium Plan

Illinois politicians voiced their skepticism of the NFL Chicago Bears' proposed stadium that would need $2.3 billion in public funds, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) saying there are higher "priorities" for taxpayers.

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Local Illinois residents turn out against controversial Democratic mayor

Dozens of Thornton Township residents in Illinois gathered and protested Democratic Mayor Tiffany Heynard of the small Village of Dolton over the weekend.

Illinois Homeowner Shoots Intruder Attempting to Break Into His Home

Dangerous storms result in flash flooding, severe weather over Southern Plains

More life-threatening severe weather is expected over the Southern Plains, following reports of twisters ripping through the nation's heartland on Friday.

Chicago Bears told to 'pay for their own damn stadium' after proposal has taxpayers footing $2 billion

State officials don't believe that Illinois taxpayers will be up for paying more than $2 billion for the Chicago Bears' new stadium, multiple outlets reported.

Chicago’s selective schools grapple with budgets woes due to new equity policy: report

Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula has impacted the district’s most selective schools due to an “equity-based" formula that prioritizes the district’s underfunded schools.

Migrants Secure Billions of Dollars in Taxpayer Funding for Housing, Food, Health Care Across Sanctuary States

Sanctuary states are planning to dish out billions in American taxpayer dollars to migrants in 2024, offering housing, food, and health care.

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Chicago Man Accused of Attempted Carjacking Soon After Being Put on Pretrial Release in Stolen Car Case

A man in Chicago is accused of an attempted carjacking that happened less than a month after he was placed on pretrial release.

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Chicago police release images of suspect wanted in shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca

Police in Chicago are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect in the Sunday morning shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca.

Illinois Library Hosting 'Pronoun' Seminar for Children Considering Cross-Dressing, Sex-Change Surgery

A public library in Illinois will be hosting a "pronoun" seminar for children considering cross-dressing and sex-change surgeries.

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Slain Chicago police officer had gun, car stolen during attack: reports

The Chicago police officer who was shot and killed early while driving home from work had his gun and car stolen during the attack, according to local reports.

Female University of Chicago student disarms masked man who tried to rob her on walk home from class: report

A University of Chicago student reportedly disarmed a robbery suspect who approached her on the sidewalk while she walked home from classes and demanded her phone.

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed driving home from work: 'Another sad day'

A 30-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed early Sunday morning on the city's southwest side while he was driving home from work.

VIDEO: FBI Serves Subpoenas at Dolton Village Hall amid Democrat Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard's Corruption Scandal

FBI authorities served subpoenas at Illinois' Dolton Village Hall on Friday afternoon as Mayor Tiffany Henyard (D) fields corruption accusations, per Fox 32.

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WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later

Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.

Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza

A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.

Black Chicago voters rip mayor on extra $70M for migrants as recall petition gathers steam

Chicago voters showed up in force at a City Council meeting on Wednesday to protest Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for an additional $70 million in taxpayers' funds to be spent on migrants.

Woman Who Strangled Pregnant Teen, Ripped Baby from Womb Sentenced to 50 Years

A Chicago woman was sentenced to 50 years behind bars for strangling a pregnant 19-year-old and cutting the baby from her womb.

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Justice Department intensifies efforts to combat violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces

The U.S. Justice Department is intensifying efforts to reduce violent crime across the country, with a focus on gun violence and carjackings, officials said.

Skeletal remains found at Illinois home identified as woman missing since 2008

Skeletal remains found at a Springfield, Illinois, home have been identified as those of Michelle Renee "Shelly" Bianco, a local who disappeared in 2008.

Elderly Army veteran carjacked delivering pizzas, survives violent attack by playing dead

Ernie Aimone, 81, was attacked last Wednesday for the first time in 40 years delivering pizza in Chicago. He was punched by a teen who stole his car, then crashed it in a police chase.

Dem Chicago alderman warns 'we are not taking care of our own' as city approves $70M for migrants

Some Democratic officials in Chicago voiced opposition toward Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for another $70 million in funding to care for migrants.

'America's Worst Mayor': Illinois Democrat Accused of Covering Up Sexual Assault, Firing Victim

Tiffany Henyard is accused of covering up an alleged sexual assault that one of her colleagues committed against an employee.

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Chicago family gathering turns deadly after gunfire erupts; child killed, 7 others wounded

One child was killed and seven other children and adults were injured Saturday night after a shooting at a family gathering in Chicago, police said.

Scandal-ridden mayor jeered for telling 'Black and Brown communities' not to fight her at contentious meeting

Scandal-ridden Mayor Tiffany Henyard had yet another fiery meeting with local residents in Illinois who have been publicly blasting her for her conduct in office.

Eye injuries after solar eclipse surge following phenomenon

A number of people sought medical treatment for their eyes following Monday's solar eclipse, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat tells Fox News Digital, while Google searched also spiked.

Police departments warn high schoolers' 'Senior Assassins' game could turn deadly: 'serious consequences'

Police departments are warning parents and communities that high schoolers are set to participate in a nationwide game that could have very real and potentially deadly consequences.

Chicago police fired nearly 100 shots in 41 seconds during deadly traffic stop, video shows

Video released of the Chicago traffic stop during which Dexter Reed was killed and an officer was injured shows that police fired nearly 100 shots in 41 seconds.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hired to investigate so-called 'worst mayor in America' at $400 an hour

The Village of Dolton voted Monday to hire former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as a "Special Investigator" to look into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.

Solar eclipse: Researchers warn about increased risk of deadly crashes during spectacle

Researchers are urging solar eclipse chasers visiting the path of totality to be cautious on their travels, citing a 31% increase in fatal accidents during the 2017 eclipse.

Liberal Chicago Suburb of Evanston Wants $20M Grant to Make Abandoned Office Building a Migrant Shelter

The mayor of the ultra-liberal, near-north Chicago suburb of Evanston wants to apply for a slice of a $20 million county grant to turn an abandoned office building in his city into a new migrant shelter in a bid to help take migrants off the hands of officials in Chicago.

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Can You Believe This: Lori Lightfoot Being Considered to Investigate Mayor Some Call 'Worst in America'

Vaccinating migrants like US children would have prevented disease outbreaks at Chicago shelters: experts

The outbreak of measles and tuberculosis at Chicago migrant shelters could have been avoided if migrants were made follow the same health rules as U.S. citizens, doctors say.

Sanctuary State Illinois: Illegal Alien Accused of 'Nearly Decapitating' Wife in Gruesome Murder

An illegal alien, who arrived in the sanctuary state of Illinois just two weeks ago, is accused of "nearly decapitating" his wife in a gruesome murder, DuPage County officials reveal.

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Two Chicago Men Charged With Luring Children for Sex Released on Monitoring When Judge Gets Law Wrong

Two Chicago Men Accused of Luring Children for Sexual Abuse Released Thanks to No-Bail, SAFE-T Act

Two men, arrested for allegedly trying to lure children into a van, were let go after a Chicago area judge released them under the impression that the recently posted no-bail SAFE-T Act prevented the men from being held.

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Sanctuary City Chicago: Tuberculosis Reported at Multiple Migrant Shelters

Health officials in the sanctuary city of Chicago, Illinois, have reported several cases of tuberculosis at migrant shelters.

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Illegal immigrant in Illinois accused of nearly decapitating his wife in front of their two children

An illegal immigrant that just crossed into the U.S. from Mexico about two weeks ago, is accused of viciously stabbing his wife to death in front of their two young children.

Former employee suing ‘narcissistic’ mayor, claims she was locked out of office, denied pay and fired

An Illinois resident told Fox News Channel this week about her lawsuit against Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who has been accused of being "narcissistic" and abusing power.

Quaker Oats Shutters Danville Plant, 500+ Workers Lose Their Jobs

The Quaker Oats Company announced Wednesday it is permanently closing its factory in Danville, Illinois, with upwards of 500 employees to be impacted.

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Tuberculosis breaks out at Chicago migrant shelters following measles cases

A tuberculosis outbreak has been reported at migrant shelters in Chicago as health officials there are already battling dozens of cases of measles.

WATCH: Wild Town Meeting As Residents Bang on Windows, Vent Against Mayor Some Call 'Worst in America'

WATCH: Chaos erupts at town hall meeting as citizens bang on doors, condemn 'worst mayor in America'

Dozens of angry residents of Dolton, Illinois were not allowed into a heavily guarded town hall meeting, but many of those that did denounced the mayor's leadership.

Man accused of killing 4, wounding 7 in Illinois rampage denied pretrial release

Christian Soto, 22, who stands accused of killing four people in a Winnebago County, Illinois, rampage, has been denied pretrial release.

Illinois man lied about flat tire before kidnapping Wisconsin woman, authorities say

An Illinois man allegedly kidnapped a Wisconsin woman in February as they were traveling from a nightclub when he lied to them about them having a flat tire.

Chicago man shot 9 times while pumping gas, as violent Easter weekend leaves 7 dead

A bloody Easter weekend in Chicago saw gun violence kill at least seven people and wound 26 others, according to police in the Windy City.