Security video shows a former Aramark worker display a loaded handgun inside a busy UIC lobby; he pleaded guilty and was placed on court supervision.

A Missouri man is being held after prosecutors say he stabbed another man multiple times at a Burr Ridge hotel on Christmas Eve. Charges include armed violence and aggravated battery.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office called Kourtney Dillon's viral claims "false and reckless," saying deputies performed a voluntary check before a pedestrian was fatally struck. The post disputes how a cited video is being interpreted.

A 20-year-old man was shot in South Austin and is in serious condition at Mount Sinai, police say. Area Four detectives are investigating the shooting.

Two 17-year-olds were arrested after a reported gun threat on the Southwest Side; a weapon fired during an arrest scuffle and the city's watchdog has opened an inquiry.

Chicago faces extreme weather with dense fog disrupting travel and a sudden drop in temperature expected, along with strong wind gusts and possible light snow accumulation.

Illinois introduces new laws in 2023 addressing various issues, including tenant rights, criminal justice reform, education, healthcare, workplace technology, and transportation.

A Ross University veterinary student was found dead in West Town after a night out; family and state leaders are pressing police as tests continue.

A 25-year-old woman was killed after being shot while walking in a West Chatham alley Friday evening. Police say Area Two detectives are investigating and no one is in custody.

Perry Bamonte, former guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at 65 after a brief illness, leaving a legacy with the band's albums and performances.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her second pregnancy on Instagram, expressing joy for her growing family. She praised the Trump administration for its pro-family atmosphere.

A 20-year-old was wounded on Chicago’s Northwest Side when a handgun discharged while being cleaned on Christmas Day. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests have been made.

Jacari Moore, 16, has been missing since Dec. 13; Chicago police have released a description and asked the public to call Area One SVU with tips.