IL Man Handed Out Bombs In MN, Sought 'Goons' To Join Him: Feds

Prosecutors say the Illinois man livestreamed himself offering people explosives and suggesting they throw bombs at police.

'Organized Effort' Led To Looting In Chicago: Lightfoot

Meanwhile, the looting has moved to the suburbs following a night of chaos in Chicago. The Illinois National Guard has been called in.

Divers Searching For Car That May Have Plunged Into Kankakee River

Drivers are urged to avoid the area. Video from the scene shows a broken guard rail, apparently where the car drove off the road.

Calls To Crisis Hotlines Soar Amid Stay-At-Home Order

Studies have shown that at times of national disaster, there is an increase in child abuse and domestic abuse.

Recovery Mission After For 2 Fishermen Disappear On Kankakee River

As CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reported, witness said the men were there one minute and underwater the next.

1 Dead After Fiery Crash Involving Semi-Truck, Suv On I-80 At Route 47

According to Illinois State Police, a Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped on the right should of the interstate.

Drop In Reports Prompts Worries That Children Are Being Abused

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has seen a huge drop in calls to its child abuse hotline.

Breaking Coronavirus Quarantine In Illinois Could Mean Serious Legal Consequences

One man refused to do it on his own after checking himself out of the hospital.

Starved Rock Killer Freed After 59 Years

Chester Weger, now 80, was accused of killing three suburban woman at Starved Rock in 1960.

‘Starved Rock Killer’ Chester Weger To Be Released From Prison Next Week

For Chester Weger, 81, it will mark the first time he has been free since his arrest nearly six decades ago.

Sexual Abuse Reports From Illinois’ Catholic Dioceses Still Missing Data

Illinois is home to six Catholic dioceses; the Chicago Archdiocese is the third-largest in the U.S.

Illinois State Police Taking Applications For 2020 Cadet Class

Illinois State Police are taking applications through Jan. 31 for Cadet Class 132.

Here’s How Illinois Ranks Nationally In Alcohol Death Rate

Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that our state ranks near the middle for most alcohol related deaths.

Illinois' Most Wanted Include Fugitive Groom, Escaped Inmates

The list includes parole violators and an absconder who is now wanted for a triple murder.

Police Officer Shoots Man Who Allegedly Almost Hit Him With Car In Waukegan

Around 5:50 p.m., the officer was off duty, but in uniform, when someone approached him about a suspicious vehicle, police said.

Alligator Captured By Authorities In Winnebago County

According to animal services, the gator was picked up by a Chicago area reptile rescue Sunday morning.

Officials Release 9-1-1 Calls Following Bowling Ball Attack That Left Damante Williams In A Coma

CBS 2 was first told no one called 9-1-1; instead, the people inside the venue went outside looking for help.

Walter White Lookalike Wanted On Meth-Related Charges In Illinois

The suspect wanted on meth-related charges bears a striking resemblance to the "Breaking Bad" protagonist.

Here Are Illinois' Safest Cities: New List

According to a list created with Illinois crime and law enforcement data, here are the safest cities in Illinois.

2nd Man Charged In Connection With ISP Trooper's Murder

Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, 33, was fatally shot on Friday. A 45-year-old man is charged with first-degree murder.

State Trooper Dies After Being Shot: Illinois State Police

Trooper Nick Hopkins was the second ISP officer shot this month and the fourth killed in the line of duty this year.

Lake Michigan Drownings Up 87 Percent In 2019

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, half of this year's Great Lakes drownings have happened in Lake Michigan.

Man Dies In Starved Rock Fall While Attending Wedding

A Michigan man fell to his death from a cliff near Starved Rock Lodge.

Hot Car Deaths: How Many Kids Have Died In Illinois

The intent of National Heatstroke Prevention Day on July 31 is to prevent hot car deaths. Here’s how many kids have died in Illinois.

Mom Drove With Kids In Inflatable Pool On Roof Of Car: Cops

Police say the woman had her daughters sit in the empty pool to hold it down on the ride home.

Sex Offenders: How Illinois Ranks On Registry

A new report ranked the states with the most and least sex offenders per capita. See what it said about Illinois.

IL Prison Guard Charged After Wife Records Fight, Fatal Fall

The newlywed bride's phone continued recording after she fell to her death at a parking garage in St. Louis.

Illinois Zoo Euthanizes Flamingo After Child Throws Rock At It

The flamingo's leg was reportedly broken in the incident on Monday.

Illinois One Of Best States To Be A Cop: Study

But Illinois fell several spots from its top-10 ranking last year.

IL Man Ran Over, Killed Wife After Drunken Night Out: Police

Police said the man went out looking for his wife in their truck, not realizing she was lying down in their driveway.

8th Grade Illinois Football Prodigy Fatally Shot At Party

Jaylon McKenzie, who was featured in Sports Illustrated last year, was leaving a post-prom party when a fight broke out, police said.

Most Dangerous Cities: This Is Illinois' Most Crime-Ridden City

The folks at 24/7 Wall St. ranked the “most dangerous city” in every state. Here’s what they found for Illinois.

Ripper Crew Killer Wants To Be 'Left Alone,' Vows To Change | PM

Woman guilty in mother's murder | Missing boy's grandmother hopeful | Boeing lawsuit | Woman missing 2 weeks | Celine Dion brings tour to IL

Illinois House Approves Lowering 'Home Alone' Law Age To 12

Republican Rep. Joe Sosnowski of Rockford​ said the legislation "makes a common-sense adjustment to state law."

14th Illinois State Police Car, Trooper Hit This Year

According to Illinois State Police, this is the 14th incident of 2019 resulting from a violation of Scott's Law.

More Pedestrians Died On Illinois Roads In 2018: Report

A new report projects that the number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads in 2018 has reached a 28-year high.

Firefighter With Down Syndrome Bullied, Quits Illinois Department

Firefighter's sister said her brother was called names and was removed from the emergency paging system, according to reports.

Highway Shootings Leave 1 Dead, Kids Hurt: Cops Ask For Help | PM

Mayor hopeful's plan flops | Teen fatally shot | Bank robbery suspect dies | Beginner's lottery luck | Deputy hailed as hero | Baby on board

FedEx Worker's Frozen Body Found Outside East Moline Hub

According to report, man's body was found by another FedEx employee.

Illinois Militia Members Admit Role In Minnesota Mosque Attack

In 2017, Illinois militia members drove more than 500 miles to bomb a Minnesota mosque, hoping to scare Muslims into leaving the U.S.