Illinois

True Crime 2 days ago

Illinois police officers shot, hospitalized while serving search warrant near university

Officers with the Macomb Police Department were shot and critically injured Wednesday while serving an arrest warrant near a university.

POLITICS 2 days ago

Controversial mayor defies board, says she 'cleaned up' town despite turning balance sheet red

Embattled "supermayor" Tiffany Henyard defied the the Village of Dolton’s board of trustees Tuesday when she proceeded with a board meeting despite it being postponed by trustees.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Controversial 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard defies trustees' meeting postponement

Embattled “supermayor” Tiffany Henyard proceeded with a board meeting Tuesday despite its postponement by trustees. (Credit: Fox 32)

Wisconsin 3 days ago

All-American Wisconsin college gymnast shot and killed days before classes begin, suspect in custody

A college gymnast was shot and killed in her apartment over the holiday weekend, police say. A 23-year-old man, believed to be known to her, is in custody.

US 4 days ago

Four passengers killed after gunman opens fire in Chicago-area train car on Labor Day: police

Four passengers were killed on a CTA Blue Line train on Labor Day morning, according to Illinois authorities. The train was stopped at the Forest Park station after the shooting.

Media 6 days ago

Illinois to consider new state flag as officials decide whether to change it: 'Evolving with the times'

Illinois will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design as the 20-member Illinois Flag Commission decides whether to change the symbol.

Culture 6 days ago

Urbana-Champaign's 'diversity of discrimination' with scholarships violates Civil Rights Act: Law professor

A federal complaint accuses the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign of having 42 “illegal" scholarships that “discriminate" based on sex or race of applicants.

Illinois August 29

Dolton, Illinois mayor's former assistant turns on her over 'unethical and predatory behavior'

Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing fresh allegations of lavish spending with her former assistant releasing a statement accusing her of manipulating employees, vendors and residents.

Police and Law Enforcement August 27

Police vote key to election as cops weigh 'lawlessness vs law and order' on ballot: retired chief

Retired Illinois Police Chief Tom Weitzel spoke to Fox News Digital about the police vote for the 2024 election and how law enforcement votes could sway the election.

POLITICS August 24

Chicago schools slammed for delayed calendar, encouraging student attendance at DNC

Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson came under fire this week as critics lambasted the idea of delaying the 2025 school year in part so children could attend the Democratic National Convention.