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DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Danville woman will spend the next eight years behind bars after pleading guilty to locking her grandchildren in a basement and beating them. According to the Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office, on Sept. 17, 53-year-old Amadius Watson pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated…
After 75 years of waiting the Mayo football team players are now All-Ireland champions! And this Friday they're marking the big win with a once-in-a-lifetime evening of great company, stories and celebration on American soil. Bernie, Ryan, and Kobe join us with more. Friday, October 16th Ramova Theatre…
After an emotional and racially charged debate, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s fourth veto survived an attempted override Wednesday, preventing the City Council from making it more difficult to issue city debt by raising the threshold for approval from 26 votes to 30 votes.
CHICAGO — Following a great defensive year, five Chicago Cubs have been named Gold Glove Award finalists. Chase Meidroth on the South Side was named a first-time finalist. The five Cubs nominated are Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki. The only Cub who has never won a Gold…
Alderpeople approved a $260 million mass settlement for lawsuits filed by 17 men who allege they were framed for murder by former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara.
Mayoral candidate William Quinlan said he is considering an appeal after a judge ruled his challenge to the three candidates' simultaneous campaigns was premature.
A 19-year-old man was ordered detained by a Cook County judge Wednesday, accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship in the Aurora area over the weekend, according to Palatine police.
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke called for reforms to the electronic monitoring system following the fatal stabbing of CTA janitor Julian Mobley.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A large police presence was spotted in Champaign Wednesday afternoon following a pursuit through the city. Several police cars were seen in a field off of Mattis Avenue, near the I-57/74 interchange, where the chase ultimately ended. A WCIA reporter on the scene saw at least one person in…
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. — The FBI is looking for two men who robbed an ATM technician and took the money in Bedford Park. On Tuesday just after 4:45 p.m., authorities responded to a Huntington Bank branch, located at 7400 S. Cicero in Bedford Park, on the report of a robbery. According to the FBI, two
Chopper 7 over was over a FBI investigation at a PNC Bank in Cicero on Wednesday.
The City Council agreed Wednesday to pay a $260.8 million global settlement to 17 plaintiffs framed for murders by corrupt former Chicago Police Det. Reynaldo Guevara to avoid “runaway” jury verdicts that a city attorney warned could have topped $1 billion.
White Sox starting pitchers logged the fewest innings in MLB in 2026, and manager Will Venable’s postseason strategy contained more bullpen games than traditional starts. So unsurprisingly, general manager Chris Getz repeatedly stated his desire to upgrade the club’s rotation this offseason during his end-of-season…
New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store.
"Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story" was filmed on location at Soldier Field, the Riverwalk, Logan Square and the Irish Nobleman Pub. It premieres Saturday.
A 79-year-old man was charged with felony offenses, including attempted murder, after allegedly stabbing a disabled resident and a nurse at an assisted living facility in Park Ridge.
A 79-year-old man was charged with felony offenses, including attempted murder, after allegedly stabbing a disabled resident and a nurse at an assisted living facility in Park Ridge.
North Carolina health officials are warning that West Nile virus transmission is currently high in parts of the state after two recent deaths linked to the virus.
Louis Prevost was reportedly diagnosed with the blood cancer in 2017.
Welcome to the family! Watch the trailer for "The Mob," a new "Traitors"-style reality series hosted by Parker Posey.
A driver has died after crashing into a Near West Side garage early Tuesday. The 79-year-old man ran into the garage about 6 a.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of West Lexington Street, Chicago police said.
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.
CHICAGO — The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has identified all 55 people whose remains were found at a South Side funeral home in various states of decomposition over the summer. According to the medical examiner's office, the remains of 55 people who were found at the South Chicago Chapel in early August have…
A fraternity at the center of a reported sexual assault just off the University of Chicago campus over the weekend released a statement Wednesday detailing what it said happened the night of the incident.
Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson didn't need much time to get back onto the scorer's sheet in her first appearance with the U.S. Women's National Team in nearly two years.
A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking a woman at Westfield Old Orchard mall, Skokie police said.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified all 55 bodies found at a South Side funeral home last August.
Crain's Chicago Business hosted a conversation with Google executives on the ongoing renovations inside the Thompson Center.
ROCHESTER, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man is facing charges after a domestic violence incident in Rochester led to the discovery of 18 guns and almost two pounds of suspected marijuana. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded on Sunday to a reported domestic disturbance on Lake Services Road, just outside…
A 35-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery to a senior citizen in what was initially believed to be an attempted robbery at Westfield Old Orchard Mall, with police saying he struck the woman, pushed her into a nearby pond and held her head underwater.
Quarterback Michael Penix is in line to start against the Bears on Sunday "as long as everything goes accordingly," Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski told Atlanta reporters Wednesday.
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday he plans to start quarterback Michael Penix, who has injured ribs, “as long as everything goes accordingly.”
BUCKLEY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Village of Buckley is breaking ground on a new sewer system that officials say will clean up their water quality. Back in April, the village came up short of the $21 million to get the sewer system built. But now after getting the money, they are starting the process. The
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Tilton man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography. The Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office said Ryan Emory, 25, pleaded guilty to a Class X count of reproducing child pornography. Court records indicate he faced a dozen counts in…
Halloween will have a Hollywood feel this year. Google unveiled its top trending costume searches for 2026, and the list features characters from some of the year’s biggest movies.
The candidates focused mostly on Pritzker’s governing record.
HOMER, Ill. (WCIA)-- It's been more than 10 years in the making -- Homer Lake is set to see some new upgrades. The Champaign County Forest Preserve just broke ground on a new nature center on the lake. This building will be in addition to what's already in place. Organizers say they plan to renovate
URBANA, Ill.(WCIA) –- Champaign County board members say that they may not be able to stop data centers from coming to the area, but they can create regulations. The Champaign County Board met on Tuesday to vote on ordinances they want to pass. Any data center developer wanting to add a center in the county
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- One person was hospitalized after Champaign Police said they were shot Tuesday night. The shooting happened in the Garden Hills neighborhood around 6:36 p.m. Officials with the Champaign Police Department said officers were dispatched to the intersection of Paula and Garden Hills Drives for a…
Our third annual fundraiser was a celebration of all things Chicago, from the Jesse White Tumblers and the Bubble Lady to local vendors and DJs — made possible by thousands of our readers.
Samantha Walton bought the Lillstreet Art Center at the end of September. She is married to Lukas Walton, the billionaire grandson of the founder of Walmart.
Rush University and Endeavor Health, two major Chicago-area health systems, announced plans Wednesday to merge in a deal that impacts 12 hospitals, 46,000 employees and 400 clinics and would create one of the largest health systems in Illinois.
The West Town restaurant serving New Mexican and Southwestern cuisine will close on Dec. 20. Its building has been sold, the owners said on social media.
Abbigail Somoza's family believes the 22-year-old was hit by a stray bullet while decorating for her favorite holiday. The family is raising money for her funeral expenses.
Chef Mary Proietti, a Garfield Park native, is opening a bohemian-style, reservation-only eatery with dishes inspired by Mediterranean, African, Indian, Caribbean and Southern cuisines.
The Social Security Administration announced its projected annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 Wednesday, with some recipients complaining the increase is not enough to offset soaring prices.
All aboard: The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will once again travel across North America this year with multiple stops in the midwest, including several in the Chicago area.
The Social Security Administration announced the official annual cost-of-living-adjustment on Wednesday, increasing benefits by 3.6% in 2027.
Seven years after Chick-fil-A changed its charitable giving strategy following criticism over donations to conservative Christian groups seen as anti-LGBTQ+, CEO Andrew Cathy was asked on TODAY about the company’s official position on equal rights.
IDOT warned Evanston for years about unauthorized motor fuel tax spending. Now a $20M fund gap has an alderman pushing an ordinance to enforce state bid rules.
The messages he sent in 2025 repeatedly invoked the phrase ‘pain and tears forever.’
Pritzker says campaign stops in other states are about helping Democrats win.
FEMA said in a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker assistance was "not warranted."
And a federal judge ruled with Kalshi, stymieing the state’s attempt to regulate prediction markets as sportsbooks.
All of Illinois is facing a diesel-fuel price disaster, according to Gov. JB Pritzker.
Indicted County Clerk Aaron Ammons blamed a vendor for the error.