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.

UConn uses improbable second-half run to clinch trip to Final Four, continue March Madness dominance

The defending champion UConn Huskies continue to own March Madness, using a 30-0 run to earn a trip to the Final Four for the second year in a row.

Sanctuary City Chicago Mayor Johnson Won't Say How Much Is Being Spent on Illegal Immigrant Shelters

Illinois Convict Released Early Murders 11-Year-Old Boy, State Sen. 'Disgusted' by Pritzker, Parole Board

Illinois Republican lawmaker warned of board that released alleged killer of Chicago boy: 'Sick to my stomach'

An Illinois state senator said he was concerned about the Prisoner Review Board years before the release of a man who killed a boy while on parole.

Illinois stabbing spree suspect charged with murder after rampage leaves four dead, seven injured

Christian Soto, 22, was identified as the suspect who allegedly stabbed people in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday, killing four and injuring seven others.

Race Hoaxer Jussie Smollett Offered Glimmer of Hope in Bid to Prove Innocence

VIDEO: Four Killed and Several Injured in Stabbing Attack That Left Illinois Community Shaken

Four people were killed and several others injured in a violent stabbing attack in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday that left neighbors reeling.

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Illinois Parole Board Members Resign After Felon Allegedly Kills Ex-Girlfriend's Son Hours After Release

Two members of the Illinois Prisoner Review board have stepped down after granting the release of a man who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend's 11-year-old son hours after gaining freedom.

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Four Dead, Five Injured in Mass Stabbing in Rockford, Illinois; No Known Motive at This Time

Illinois stabbing spree leaves 4 dead, suspect in custody

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.

Dick Durbin Tells Whopper During Abortion Hearing After Cruz Call Out, Furiously Tries Spinning Out of It

Biden's DHS Released Venezuelan Gang Member into U.S., Now Accused of Drive-By Shooting

A Venezuelan gang member, released into the United States by President Joe Biden's Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is now accused of carrying out a drive-by shooting in the sanctuary city of Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago mayor says city returning park to the public after using them to house illegal immigrants

The City of Chicago on Monday said it will start returning five parks to the public after using them to temporarily house illegal immigrants.

Video shows Illinois thieves smashing glass display cases and snatching watches, jewelry

Three men were captured on video stealing jewelry from Zevar Jewelers in the Harlem and Irving Mall in Norridge, Illinois on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Illinois board member resigns after parolee kills boy, injures pregnant ex-girlfriend in attack, governor says

An Illinois Prisoner Review Board member resigned after signing off on the release of a felon who allegedly killed a boy a day after walking free.

Freshman Dem in battleground district says he has 'no' regrets hosting drag events for kids

Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen has a long history supporting drag events for children and says he has no regrets hosting such events, video and social media posts show.

Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached and sent to federal prison, had his lawsuit to return to public life dismissed by a federal judge.

Chicago migrant evictions will add to homelessness, lawmaker says, as Democrat-led cities scale back aid

Lawmakers in Chicago are slamming the city's mayor for ongoing evictions from migrant shelters as Democrat-led cities are grappling with an influx of arrivals.

Judge tosses sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson

A federal judge sided with disgraced former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and threw out all claims against him in a sexual assault lawsuit.

Chicago’s ‘mansion tax’ bill funding homeless concerns appears to flop as finalized results remain in limbo

The 2024 Illinois primary election voted no on the ‘Bring Chicago Home Referendum’ set to use increased property sales taxes towards homeless shelters.

Illinois GOP Rep. Bost fends off formidable primary challenge, is nominated for 6th term

Republican Rep. Mike Bost narrowly edged out 2022 gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey in Tuesday's primary election for his southern Illinois congressional seat.

Federal Judge Rules Illegal Aliens can Own Guns

*** Election Night Livewire *** Trump-Backed Bernie Moreno Seeks to Crush Establishment GOP in Ohio

Former President Donald Trump already has the GOP nomination for president this year locked up, but he faces a key test of his intra-GOP strength as his pick for U.S. Senate in Ohio, businessman and political outsider Bernie Moreno, faces off against two far more establishment GOP candidates.

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CDC issues measles alert as 2024 cases have already equaled all of 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a rise in U.S. measles cases, with a total in 2024 already matching all those reported last year.