Marine Veteran Forcibly Stripped In Illinois Jail: Lawsuit

Prosecutors dropped the DUI and resisting arrest charges which initially landed her in jail. The experience was degrading, she said.​

Minor Sex Trafficking: How Well Illinois Protects Children

Most U.S. states are showing improvement in protecting minors caught in the web of sex trafficking. Here’s a look at Illinois' efforts.

Dog-Stabber Caught After Targeting Cat: Cops | PatchPM

2nd officer laid to rest | Cops surprise boy with cancer | Girl gets Christmas surprise | Realtor's $23M Ponzi scheme | Found: Photo album

Holiday Thefts: How Illinois Ranks

Property crimes are actually down during the winter, but thieves in Illinois are opportunists during the holiday season.

500 More Priests Accused Of Abuse: Illinois AG

Lisa Madigan says Catholic dioceses in Illinois have not released the names of more than 500 clergy accused of abusing children.

Amber Alert Hoax: Man Lied About Baby In Stolen Car, Cops Say

Police say the man made up the story after a drug deal gone bad.

Team Bus Crash: Girls Released From Hospital, District Mourns

A team volunteer and the driver of the semi died in the crash, and several students were injured.

Amtrak Crew Member Hurt in Illinois Train, Tractor Crash

An Amtrak spokesperson told WMC a crew member on Carl Sandburg Train 381 was hurt.

Uber, Lyft Will Get You To The Polls On Election Day In Illinois

And in some cases, the ride could even be free.

Illinois Attorney General Candidates Hold Final Televised Debate

Republican Erika Harold and Democrat Kwame Raoul met for their final joint televised appearance Monday on WTTW's 'Chicago Tonight.'

Illinois Men Killed In Wisconsin Dells Crash Identified

Police say the men were riding in an SUV when it failed to yield at a stop sign.

17-Year-Old Missing From Belvidere Since June 26

Holly Hicks has been missing for nearly six weeks.

IL Grandmother Drowned Saving Girl, 12, From Sinking Duck Boat

Leslie Dennison, 64, pushed her granddaughter upward after the boat capsized last week in Branson, Missouri.

Illinois Man Dies In Fall At Mount Rushmore

The 58-year-old was found dead Friday near the national monument.

Boater Finds Body In Wabash River

An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Illinois Thai Restaurant Owner Helped Save Boys Trapped In Cave

Tsanet Natisri, a groundwater expert and downstate restaurateur, was called upon to aid in the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach.

Impaired Freeport Man Drove Over Harley Rider: Sheriff Report

Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say an Illinois man impaired behind the wheel backed over a Harley rider, who got stuck under his car.

2nd Person Dies After Branch Falls On Crowd At Fireworks Show

It happened Tuesday night near the Rock Island County Courthouse for Fourth of July celebration, media outlets reported.

Illinois Escapees: Sighting, Stolen Boat Reported

A manhunt continues after a resident reports spotting jail escapees Zachery Shock and Johnny Tipton on the Wabash River.

Escaped Inmates: Massive Manhunt, Possible Sighting In Illinois

One of three escaped inmates was caught, but two others — including an accused killer — were still at large.

Hate Crime Charges For Man Who Painted Swastikas On Graves: Cops

Timothy V. McLean, 34, of Glen Carbon, is accused of vandalizing tombstones at Sunset Hills Memorial Estates.

About 41 Animals Found Dead In Western IL Pet Store

More than 50 other pets were rescued from Macomb Pet Land over the weekend and placed in foster homes.

Hero SIU Grad: 'I Deeply Care For My Students'

Teacher Jason Seaman spoke out at a press conference days after being released from the hospital, where he had surgery for 3 gunshot wounds.

Swastikas Painted On Over 200 Tombstones At Illinois Cemetery

Edwardsville and Glen Carbon police have arrested a man in connection with the vandalism.

Illinois Native Credited With Disarming Indiana School Shooter

Parents said teacher and former SIU football player Jason Seaman stopped a school shooting that wounded 2 on Friday.

Stay Sober, Wear Life Jackets While Boating In Illinois

Memorial Day weekend means boating season in Illinois is about to begin, so follow these safety reminders and laws from IDNR officials.

Incarcerated Teens Accused Of Guard Assaults To Get New Lawyers

Controversy at youth facility in southern Illinois sparks a nonprofit to act on behalf of the teens who are getting harsher sentences.

Cop Who Stopped School Shooting Prefers Title 'Dad' Over 'Hero'

Dixon High School Resource Officer Mark Dallas says he was just doing his job.

Rifle Used In Dixon School Shooting Bought By Teen's Mom: ISP

The 9mm semi-automatic rifle the 19-year-old brought to his former high school's graduation rehearsal was purchased by his mother in 2012.

School Shooting Suspect Was 'Real Sad For A Long Time,' Mom Says

VIDEO: Matt Milby's mother said her son was bullied and "his kindness kind of got taken for weakness" before Wednesday's school shooting.

Hero Dixon Officer, School Shooting Suspect Identified

"Countless lives were saved," officials said of veteran Officer Mark Dallas, who apprehended suspected shooter Matt Milby.

Wounded Pelican Released Month After 5 Others Killed In Illinois

Two teens are charged in connection with shooting several of the birds to death at an Illinois wildlife area.

Teens Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Pelicans In IL Wildlife Area

Five pelicans were found dead by state wildlife employees at Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Jasper County earlier this month.

Murder Arson Coverup: Teen Suspect To Be Tried As Adult

The 16-year-old is accused of helping conceal her friend's mother's murder as her pal posted "I love you" to her dead mom on Facebook.

3 Rural Illinois Men Charged In Minnesota Mosque Bombing

One of the suspects — an ex-Ford Co. deputy — is a convicted felon whose company wanted to build President Donald Trump's border wall.

Here's The Number Of Firearms Deaths In Illinois

Lawmakers, news outlets and high schoolers have their sights set on the AR-15. So we decided to take a wider look at gun violence.

NIU Marks 10th Anniversary of Deadly 2008 Shooting

Events on campus and online remember the five students lost in the Feb. 14, 2008 tragedy at Cole Hall.

Murdered Illinois Teen Met Suspect Online: Police

Diamond Bradley was found stabbed to death in a ditch days after she was reported missing. A 26-year-old man is in custody.

Massive Search For Missing Illinois Mother Of 4

Denita Hedden vanished on her birthday and has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Missing Illinois Teen Found Dead Along Rural Road

The 16-year-old was found dead of multiple injuries, authorities said.