Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.

Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat

A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.

Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

Southwest plane at Chicago Midway Airport narrowly misses collision with jet
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A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly missed colliding with a jet at Chicago's Midway Airport on Tuesday morning. The Southwest plane had to perform a "go-around" to avoid a crash. It landed and quickly took off again. A spokesperson for the FAA said the jet entered the runway without authorization.

Top caught on camera moments 2024
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From crime, to great achievements, and unlikely animal interactions, 2024 was filled with eyebrow-raising moments---here are a few caught on camera.

Starbucks baristas launch 5 days of strikes, including Seattle
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Baristas in some of Starbucks' biggest markets, including right here in Seattle, are expanding their strikes after members of Starbucks Workers United say the company has not honored negotiations set in place earlier this year. The coffee giant says workers "prematurely ended" a bargaining session this week.

Seattle Starbucks workers to go on strike

Seattle’s union Starbucks baristas are set to kick off a five-day series of escalating strikes starting Friday.

Grammy-winner Lil Durk pleads not guilty in LA murder conspiracy case

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.

The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC

Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.