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.
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.
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.
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.
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 a Springfield, Illinois, home have been identified as those of Michelle Renee "Shelly" Bianco, a local who disappeared in 2008.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christian Soto, 22, was identified as the suspect who allegedly stabbed people in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday, killing four and injuring seven others.
A man is in custody after he allegedly killed four people during a stabbing spree west of Chicago on Wednesday, police said. Five others have been injured.
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