Today’s news
Illinois Bill Aims to Steer Juvenile Firearm Offenders Toward Rehabilitation
Proposed legislation would encourage minors involved in multiple gun crimes to participate in restorative justice programs.

Chicago Heights Teen Missing for Nearly 3 Weeks
Family believes Chance Anderson-Barnes, 14, may have been coerced by biological siblings to leave home
Local Man Charged in Connection to Belleville Death
Joe Davis faces felony charges for abuse of a corpse and concealment of a death.
Recent news
Mar. 19, 2026
University of Alabama Student Vanishes After Night Out in Barcelona
Fraternity brother recalls last moments before James Gracey's disappearance at Spanish nightclub
Mar. 18, 2026
Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for 4th DUI, Serious Crash
Kathie L. Zaremba, 62, of Marengo, Illinois, received a 7-year prison sentence for her repeated drunk driving offenses.
Mar. 13, 2026
Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Mailing Threatening Letters to Federal Judges
The 65-year-old Libertyville resident allegedly sent letters to judges in Texas and Florida.
Mar. 13, 2026
Elgin Police Launch Podcast on 1982 Missing Woman Case
The 'Wyteria is Missing' podcast explores the mystery of Wyteria Jones, who disappeared 44 years ago
Mar. 13, 2026
Illinois Forensic Science Commission Criticizes UIC Lab Report on Flawed DUI Test Results
The commission says the university's report fails to adequately address allegations of inaccurate cannabis DUI test results used in criminal cases.
Mar. 12, 2026
Missing Illinois Dad Daniel Davis Found Dead After Months of Searching
The 59-year-old's body was discovered in a wooded area near Chicago after he went missing in November 2025
Mar. 11, 2026
Remains of Missing Illinois Man Dan Davis Found After 3-Month Search
The 59-year-old's body was discovered on the border of Alsip and Blue Island, Illinois.
Mar. 9, 2026
Chicago to Pay $500K Settlement for Man Wrongly Accused of Murder Based on ShotSpotter Data
ShotSpotter says its technology worked as designed, but police misused the data to build a case against the wrong man.
Mar. 8, 2026
Illinois AG sues Lockport McDonald's for child labor law violations
Lawsuit alleges minors worked excessive hours without breaks
Mar. 8, 2026
Woman Facing Robbery Charge Sues Target for Not Hiring Her
Lawsuit seeks damages and could expand to cover other applicants denied jobs due to criminal history.
Mar. 7, 2026
Granite City Woman, Chicago-Area Man Charged With Practicing Medicine Without A License
Authorities allege the pair performed illegal dental procedures, exposing health dangers in Illinois communities.
Mar. 7, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty to Running Massive Human Smuggling Operation
Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul admitted to smuggling 20,000 immigrants into the U.S. for profit
Mar. 6, 2026
Mason City Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Ammunition Possession
Convicted felon faces up to 15 years in prison for prohibited ammunition ownership
Mar. 5, 2026
Peoria County sees drop in felony and juvenile cases in 2025
State's attorney reports fewer felony indictments and sharp drop in juvenile vehicle thefts, while juvenile weapons offenses ticked up slightly
Mar. 4, 2026
Chicago Alderman Proposes Holding Parents Liable for Teen Criminal Acts
New ordinance could fine parents $1,000 if their children are involved in 'teen takeovers'
Mar. 2, 2026
Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman's death
Gena English-Wheat accused of concealing Lillie Prindle's death for months
Mar. 2, 2026
Former Chicago Prosecutor Ordered to Testify in Wrongful Conviction Lawsuits
Kim Foxx must answer questions about meetings with lawyers who ran exoneration group and sued city at the same time, federal judge rules
Mar. 2, 2026
Missing man last seen at O'Hare Airport, Chicago police say
Authorities search for 23-year-old Elijah Joseph Hoard who may need medical attention
Mar. 2, 2026
Three found dead in Mason City home; no foul play suspected
Authorities investigating after three adults discovered unresponsive in residence
Mar. 2, 2026
23-Year-Old Goes Missing After Failing to Board Flight Home to France
Elijah Hoard's dad says his son has a mental illness and was hesitant to return home after a 10-day visit.