Child Saved From Icy Pond, Mass Shooting Trial To Begin: IL Weekend

Plus: Sox World Series star battles cancer, fatal wrong-way crash, bar shooting solved, houses hit by gunfire.

Sonya Massey's Family Given $10M Settlement After 'Senseless Death'

Massey, a Black woman with a history of mental illness, was fatally shot in her own home by a sheriff's deputy, as captured on body camera.

Plane Forced To Return To O'Hare After Windshield Issue

The plane was flying 156 passengers from O'Hare Airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Wednesday.

130 Guns Seized At IL Airports In 2024: TSA

The TSA said 94 percent of the firearms seizures at U.S. airports were loaded weapons.

Mom Accused In 4-Year-Old's Kidnapping Hoax Awaiting Extradition To IL

The Rock Island mom was arrested while on the lam with her seven children in Jefferson County, Wis., police said.

Mom Arrested In Wisconsin After 4-Year-Old's Kidnapping Hoax: Police

The girl’s mother claimed the 4-year-old was one of her other daughters when she was police searched the house, Rock Island police said.

Dealer Gun Thefts Drastically Drop From 291 To 8 In 4 Years: IL Police

In 2020, 291 guns were stolen from certified dealers, state police said. By 2024, the number had dropped to eight.

Missing IL Woman Found Dead Across State Lines: Police

Britney Hoffman-Kelly was found dead in rural Missouri, police said. Her husband, killed in a standoff, was a suspect, according to police.

Arrests Made In Rock Island Car Theft, 4-Year-Old's Abduction: Police

An 18-year-old and four juveniles are charged in connection to a car theft in which a 4-year-old girl was abducted, Rock Island cops said.

IL Interstate Shootings Down For 3rd Year In A Row From 2021 High

Interstate shootings statewide dropped 31 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, down by over 200 from a record high in 2021, state police said.

Missing Rock Island Girl Believed Abducted Found Safe: Police

Blessing Aoci, 4, who was inside a running car when it was stolen has been found safe and reunited with her mother, Rock Island police say.

Man Kills Woman In Shared Home, Charged With Murder: DeKalb Police

Officers found the 31-year-old woman unconscious on the floor of the apartment with significant facial injuries, police said.

Officer Kills IL Driver After Being Dragged By Vehicle: Police

Accounts of the incident vary between police and the man’s family, according to reports.

FBI's Most Wanted Illinois Fugitives Of 2024

Their crimes include murder, sexual abuse, fraud and drug trafficking, the feds say.

Drivers Of These Vehicles May Get New Alerts From IL State Police

Drivers of certain Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, RAM and Volkswagen vehicles will be affected, police said.

Porch Pirates A Big Problem In IL: See The Data

Porch pirates nationwide stole at least 48 million packages valued at about $12 billion over the past year.

1,100 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Semi On I-80: IL State Police

Two Canadians were arrested after police discovered $40 million worth of cocaine in a commercial truck, authorities said.

Thanksgiving Box Cutter Attack; Father, Son Die In Crash: IL Weekend

Plus: Gemini Giant's new home unveiled, assisted living chainsaw attack, settlement in sex offender on campus, pedestrian dies on I-94.

Suspect Takes Own Life As Deputies Serve Arrest Warrant: State Police

The deputies were carrying out an arrest warrant as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation, Illinois State Police said.

Wife Kills Judge Found Dead Outside Downstate Home: Police

A sheriff’s deputy responding to a welfare check found the judge dead outside his home, police said.

Man Repeatedly Stabbed Estranged Wife: DeKalb Police

The woman was in critical condition and the man was charged with attempted murder, police said.

New Requirement For Teen Drivers In IL

Teen drivers in the state will soon have a new requirement during their learner’s permit phase.

Ex-IL National Guardsman Pleads Guilty To Felonies Tied To Jan. 6: DOJ

The man grabbed a U.S. Capitol Police officer by the torso and pushed the officer into a wall during the Jan. 6 riots, authorities said.

Police Shoot Customer Who Stabbed Worker At Toyota Dealership: Cops

The customer became upset, brandished a knife and attacked workers, one of whom was stabbed in an extremity, according to police.

Hundreds Of Stolen Vehicles Recovered By IL State Police

In the process, authorities made 19 arrests and seized 11 guns, police said.

This IL County Has The Most Crashes Involving Deer By Far

The county with the most deer-involved crashes is in the Chicago area.

How Safe Are IL Neighborhoods? Here’s What New FBI Crime Data Shows

The preliminary report on violent crime trends in 2024 is based on reports from about 14,800 of just over 19,300 law enforcement agencies.

Family Demands Changes After Man Died While Being Pinned By Police Following Seizure

The Jasper County Sheriff's office released the body camera video to the public on Friday, but Earl's family had not seen it until Monday.

Armed Man Who Robbed Credit Union Arrested After Standoff: DeKalb PD

The masked man had fled the business with over $50,000 cash, police said.

Birthday Cake Inferno Caused By 80 Candles At IL Grandma's Party

“I don’t even know if this is safe,” the man presenting the fiery cake says at the start of a video posted on YouTube by ABC News.

Shooter Near Western Illinois Campus Surrenders After Standoff: Police

The gunman shot two officers attempting to serve a search warrant, authorities said, adding the officers were expected to fully recover.

Officers 'In Good Spirits' After Being Shot Near Western Illinois

Two campuses were closed Thursday as the suspect remained barricaded in a home near the university.

1 Dead After Fall At Starved Rock State Park: Reports

Police were on scene for several hours and the LaSalle County coroner was investigating, according to NBC Chicago.

Woman Arrested On Warrant, Accused Of Lying On Her Foster Son And Causing His Death

Wilson's foster son, 10-year-old Dakota Levi Stevens, died in April.

2 Teen Girls Killed, 1 Fighting For Her Life After UTV Collides With Grain Hauler In Southern Illinois

The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday near Strasburg in Shelby County, CBS affiliate WCIA-TV reported.

3 Deputies Shot After Hourslong Barricade In Rural Ogle County: Police

A person believed to be the shooter was also struck by gunfire, police said.

Hate Crimes Up 125% In IL, Study Says

The state had the largest rise in hate crimes in the country from 2021 to 2022, according to the recent study.

IL Man Had Pipe Bombs, Called For Civil War On Social Media: Reports

A judge ordered that the man stay in jail while his case is pending as a matter of public safety, WMBD reported.

Drug Overdose Rates Down In IL, CDC Says In Report

Drug overdose rates in 2023 were down nationwide compared to 2022, the CDC reported. Illinois saw the same trend.

IL Ranked Among Safest States For A Night Out, Study Says

The least safe state to go out after dark was determined to be Tennessee.