Robert Crimo III pleads guilty in Highland Park parade shooting

Robert Crimo III, charged in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, pleaded guilty on all counts Monday morning.

VIDEO: 2 planes nearly collide at Chicago airport
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A commercial Southwest airplane at Midway International Airport near Chicago had to make an emergency landing abort maneuver when a smaller private jet moved into its runway as it was landing. The flight was able to eventually land without incident. There were no reported injuries at this time. A spokesperson for the FAA said the business jet entered the runway without authorization.

Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102

Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears, died today at the age of 102, the team announced Thursday.

Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.

Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui

A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.

Police officer in Chicago-area Oak Park killed
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The Oak Park Fire Department responded to a call of shots fired around 9:35 am this morning which took the life of a Oak Park police officer. Upon arrival, authorities learned an Oak Park Police Officer had been shot in the left side.

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.

'Totally my bad': Teen admits to cutting off tanker truck, causing chemical spill that killed 5

A 17-year-old girl said she wasn't aware that she cut off a tanker truck on an Illinois highway, causing it to jackknife and spill caustic ammonia. Five people died from exposure.

West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know

Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.

Protestors clash with police outside the DNC
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Protests were mostly kept under control in Chicago on Thursday night. There were arrests of some protestors, though significantly less than early in the week at the Democratic National Convention.

Escaped Mississippi murder suspect arrested at Chicago restaurant after hours-long standoff with police

A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.

Protesters contaminate DNC breakfast with maggots at Chicago hotel: officials

An investigation is underway after a group of protesters allegedly slipped maggots into food that was served during a Democratic National Convention breakfast.

Chicago's top cop responds to 'absolutely disgusting' remarks made to officers during protest

Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Tuesday after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

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.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the DNC
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New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the DNC at length on several topics in support of Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election.