Illinois

Chicago 21 hours ago

Gianno Caldwell seeks justice for brother killed in blue city 'enamored with criminals' rights': alderman

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell continues to seek answers in his 18-year-old brother Christian's 2022 murder in Chicago. Christian was killed in a drive-by shooting.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Illegal immigrants are creating a 'swelling' of Dems in the electoral college, says former US attorney

Former US attorney of Northern Alabama Jay Town outlines illegal immigrants' impact on the census on 'Fox Report.'

Pope Leo XIV 2 days ago

Pope Leo XIV's first address draws similarities to Pope Francis' papacy while preserving forsaken traditions

Pope Leo XIV immediately draws both similarities and differences to Pope Francis' 12-year papacy.

True Crime 2 days ago

Detectives’ true crime podcast helps dig up breakthrough in case that haunted family: ‘drew audible gasp’

The true crime podcast "Somebody Knows Something" helped detectives crack a 40-year-old cold case centered around a missing woman after she disappeared in 1983.

Illegal Immigrants 5 days ago

Illinois Gov. Pritzker accused of 'insulting' ICE with sanctuary policies as Noem, Angel families protest

Border czar Tom Homan slammed Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for his stance on sanctuary policies, arguing he has lied about his stance on illegal immigration and insulted ICE agents.

Illinois 6 days ago

Protesters gather outside Pritzker mansion to disrupt Noem presser, only to find she was never actually there

DHS told Fox that protesters mistakenly thought that Noem's presser would be at JB Pritzker's governor mansion, and wound up 'screaming' into the wind.

Immigration 6 days ago

Blue state governor in hot seat after parents harmed by sanctuary policies lash out: 'Gut punch'

Jim Walden's family is among those who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by people in the country illegally, and he took aim at sanctuary policies in Illinois.

Politics 6 days ago

Illinois Rep. Krishnamoorthi jumps into crowded Democratic race for Senate

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill.,is running for the senate seat held by longtime lawmaker Sen. Dick Durbin, who recently announced that he would not seek another term.

Illegal Immigrants May 6

Blue state Republican calls on county sheriffs to defy sanctuary law, Dem governor rumored for 2028 run

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., is urging the state's county sheriffs to step up to help enforce immigration law, defying Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his sanctuary policy.

Media May 5

Trump administration investigates school district near Chicago amid reports of 'antiracist training'

The Department of Education is investigating the Evanston-Skokie school district in Illinois after a teacher alleged the school district engages in racial segregation practices.

Crime May 4

Crew of armed gunmen rob armored truck outside of Chicago-area bank in broad daylight

FBI agents in Chicago are searching for a group of men who robbed an armored truck at gunpoint outside of an Illinois bank.

Media May 3

JB Pritzker rips Trump as ‘authoritarian,’ responds to president calling out his weight

Illinois Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker slammed President Donald Trump during interview with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday.

Health May 2

Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.

Politics May 1

WATCH: Unearthed footage exposes medical school administrators pledging to resist Trump executive orders

Administrators at an Illinois medical school gave a presentation outlining how they plan to resist President Donald Trump's executive orders on issues ranging from DEI to immigration.

Illinois May 1

Critic of embattled Dolton, Illinois mayor sees business destroyed by ‘suspicious’ fire: officials

Illinois authorities are investigating a "suspicious" fire that destroyed a local business belonging to a vocal critic of an embattled Democratic mayor.

Illinois April 29

Driver, victims identified in Illinois after-school camp crash that left 4 dead, including children

Illinois State Police identified Marianne Akers as the driver involved in a fatal crash that left four people dead at an after-school camp in Chatham.

Opinion April 29

PASTOR COREY BROOKS: A special South Side of Chicago success story

I truly believe in training kids in the trades. It will be a featured part of the community center I am building right now on the South Side of Chicago.

US April 29

4, including children, killed after vehicle crashes into Illinois after-school camp: police

A car crash in a Chatham, Illinois, on Monday resulted in the deaths of four people, including children, according to the Illinois State Police. The incident took place at an after-school camp.

Senate April 28

Illinois candidate for Durbin Senate seat consolidates support with Duckworth endorsement

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was endorsed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth in the primary to succeed the retiring Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin.

Illinois April 27

Illinois State University issues emergency alert in manhunt for gun-toting suspect

An emergency alert was issued at Illinois State University on Sunday evening after reports of a shots fired on or near the campus

US Fires April 26

Man charged with murder after blaze he allegedly set kills Chicago fire captain

Charles Green was charged with murder after being accused of lighting an inferno that killed Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer this week.

Politics April 25

Durbin says elderly lawmakers should consider leaving politics 'before they're carried out'

Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin, a Democrat, said Thursday that older lawmakers may want to consider when it is time to step away from politics for the younger generation.

Politics April 24

Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot

Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.

Illinois April 24

Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III sentenced to life in prison following Fourth of July parade attack

Robert Crimo III, the mass shooter who killed seven people at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, received a life sentence Thursday.

J.B. Pritzker April 24

Chicago residents blast a possible Pritzker presidential run: 'No chance to win'

Chicago residents fumed over Democratic policies that have plagued Illinois when asked about Gov. J.B. Pritzker potentially running for president.

Illinois April 23

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker moves to boycott El Salvador for aiding Trump over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s detention

Illinois state agencies have been ordered to review investments and contracts with business linked to El Salvador, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

US Fires April 23

Chicago fire captain killed in line of duty after garage collapses following early morning inferno

A Chicago fire captain died in the line of duty on Wednesday while responding to a garage fire on the city's west side.

Elections April 23

Dick Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, won't seek re-election

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful Judiciary Committee chairman will step down at the end of his term.

Illinois April 23

Congresswoman Mary Miller calls for federal investigations into Illinois over trans athletes in girls' sports

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., sent a letter to the Departments of Justice and Education, pleading for probes of her state for letting trans athletes in girls' sports.

Indiana April 20

Indiana takes first action in long-shot plan to acquire parts of Illinois

Indiana is taking a first step toward a rather unlikely effort to amend its border and acquire parts of Illinois, as Illinois officials remain reluctant to approve the measure.