IL Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Conduct With A Minor Overseas: Authorities

The man sexually abused eight children while staying at a hotel in Nepal, authorities said.

Teen Killers Placed Aunt's Body Behind Dumpster, Used Grandmother's Thumb To Access iPhone: Reports

The thumb was discovered in the center console of the boy’s vehicle, according to FOX 2 News.

Family Mass Murders: Teen Girl Arrested, 16-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murder, Dismemberment

Prosecutors will seek to transfer the girl's case to adult court. Her father reportedly said she plotted the killings with her boyfriend.

A Springer Spaniel Just Made CHP History With K-9 Graduation

K-9 Lincoln, a Springer Spaniel, was one of six graduating K-9s in his class.

Father, Son Die In Rural IL Plane Crash En Route Home From Baseball Game: Authorities

It took hours to locate the plane after it crashed into a tree line, authorities said. A 48-year-old man and his 22-year-old son died.

7 Family Members Shot, 5 Dead In Illinois As 2 Teenagers Taken Into Custody: State Police

"At least seven members of the target family were shot at multiple locations," ISP said.

Man's Body Recovered From Grain Bin

The 66-year-old man died of traumatic injuries, the coroner's office said.

Child's Remains Found In IL Woods As Dad, Woman Face Charges And Internal Affairs Investigation Begins

A mother reported her young son missing in 2024 and last month told police she had not seen him in over a year.

2 Found Dead In Separate Homes, Man Charged In Double Murder

A 25-year-old faces six counts of first-degree murder in the death of a man, 52, and a woman, 73.

IL State Rep Charged In Yearslong Fraud Scheme: Reports

Her husband, a county clerk, is also charged, according to reports.

IL Woman Who Posted On Facebook About Voting Twice In 2024 Gets Probation: DOJ

Her only previous conviction was for unlawful possession of an alligator, authorities said.

IL 8-Year-Old Killed By Lightning Strike Over Fourth Of July Weekend: Coroner

The girl was struck by lightning in her backyard in LaSalle County, authorities said.

Hundreds Evacuate After Explosion At Manufactured Home Community In Northern IL

One person was inside the residence at the time of the blast and suffered significant injuries, authorities said.

Newborn Abandoned In Parking Lot Of IL Historic Site: Police

Police are seeking the public’s help as they investigate.

Man Wielding Machete Called Victim Racial Epithets During Hate Crime Attack: Police

The man admitted to attacking the victim with a machete over money, according to police.

IL Cop Charged With Stalking; Committed Felony Criminal Activity At Work: Police

The criminal activity occurred over multiple years while the officer was on- and off-duty, according to police.

Thousands of U.S. Schools Hacked As Finals Loom: What To Know In IL

Canvas is used to manage grades, course notes, assignments, lecture videos and more.

Man, 54, Threatened Police With Crossbow Before Being Shot: State Police

The incident happened in Decatur on April 22. The man survived being shot, and was arrested May 5.

How Polluted Is The Air You're Breathing In IL? Use This Tool To Find Out

Twenty-three Illinois counties were given 'F' grades for pollution in at least one of two categories: high ozone and particle pollution.

IL Leads Nation In Mass Shooting Frequency: Study

Illinois led second-place Texas by 14 percent for data collected during the calendar year of 2025.

IL Chemical Plant Explosion Injures 2: Authorities

Nearby businesses in the industrial complex, as well as adjacent properties, were advised to shelter in place, authorities said.

IL Teen Brought Gun To High School: Police

The student, a 16-year-old boy, faces multiple charges, police said.

60 Dead People Included On IL Jury Panel: Reports

An attorney is arguing the jury panel for the upcoming trial does not fairly represent the community and should be discharged, reports said.

Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline Received Record Number Of Calls In 2025, Leaving Shelters Strained

Calls to the hotline in 2025 reached the highest on record, but as more people reach out, there are fewer places for them to go.

Over 300 Stolen Vehicles Recovered So Far This Year By IL State Police

State police also made 32 stolen vehicle arrests and two hijacked vehicle arrests from January through March.

ISP Breaks Ground On $8.9M Canine Training Facility

The project consists of constructing two new buildings with upgraded kennels, training areas and office space.

Charges Brought In 13-Year-Old's Killing A Decade After Child's Death: Reports

Robert Bee Jr. was last seen in November 2016.

3 Dead In IL House Explosion: Authorities

A fourth person suffered significant burns and multiple others escaped unharmed.

Details Emerge About IL Mass Shooting That Wounded 6 Teens, Including 2 ISU Students

Police are seeking the public's help as they investigate.

IL Mass Shooting Injures 6, Including 2 ISU Students: Police

The Illinois State University Police Department confirmed two of the victims were students at the school.

4 State Police Vehicles Hit In Multiple Crashes On Same Day: IL Authorities

Three of the four striking drivers received Move Over Law citations, police said.

8 Injured In Chemical Exposure At IL Nuclear Plant: Reports

The injured parties were taken to the hospital, reports said.

Worker Dies In Industrial Accident At Illinois Rivian Warehouse

The coroner's office identified the worker as a 61-year-old contractor.

Hugh Hefner's Widow Alleges His Foundation Stored Thousands Of Sexual Photos Of Women, "Possibly Girls"

"It is critical for the public to understand that I am not referring to images that appeared in magazines," Crystal Hefner said.

Pregnant Woman Found Slain In Apartment Fire | Illinois Patch

Snowplow driver dies in trash crash | Dogs left in unlocked, running car go missing | THC beverages are a first for United Center

Man Fatally Shot By ICE Agents In Minneapolis Was From IL: AP

The 37-year-old man was fatally shot as ICE agents were conducting a targeted enforcement operation in the city, federal officials said.

IN Judge, Wife Attacked By Gunman Still On The Loose: Reports

The couple was ambushed at the front door by a man who shouted through the door that he’d found their dog, then opened fire, a report said.

Homicide Victim's Remains Found In Western Illinois In 1966 ID'd As Missing Ventura County, California Teen

The Ventura Sheriff's Department said he was formally reported missing on Oct. 25, 1983, though he had vanished nearly 20 years earlier.

Teen Sexually Abused Staffer At Suburban School: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

1 dead in crash involving school bus | Janitor fired after child porn allegations | Arson fire displaces 24 families

Illinois Man Arrested After Facebook Commenter Threatens Machine Gun Violence At Hanukkah Event

Just days after the threat, gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event in Australia, killing 15 people.