Illinois
Illegal Scheme to Steal Stimulus Checks from Mail to Sell Exposed by Feds
Ahmed Kosoko allegedly stole at least $6,000 in economic stimulus checks that had been sent through the mail.
Brood 10 Cicadas Map Shows the U.S. States Where the Insects Will Appear
Trillions of the bugs are due to emerge in parts of the country this spring.
Nooses Found in Illinois High School Football Field Prompt Hate Crime Probe
Messages on the tape used to attach the nooses to the bleachers read "Let them play!" and "Hear us now! Please!".
Adam Kinzinger Never Felt 'Real Evil' More Strongly Than During D.C. Riot
The GOP congressman and military veteran on Sunday described the ominous feeling he had during the siege.
VA Employees Worked in COVID-19 Units After Contracting Virus Themselves
Thirty-three residents at LaSalle Veterans' Home in Illinois died after contracting COVID-19.
NRA Surprises Boy after Mall Santa Refused to Bring Him Nerf Gun
Michael DeCarlo was seen crying in a viral video after a Santa at an Illinois mall told him "no guns" when he said he asked for a toy weapon for Christmas.
Where You Can See the Northern Lights in U.S. This Week
The Northern Lights are "the most visible effect of the sun's activity on the Earth's atmosphere," NASA explains.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 7 States
The country's total death count is projected to surpass 500,000 by the end of January, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Chicago Becomes First Major U.S. City to Reissue COVID Lockdown
The 30-day advisory goes into effect next week and will be in place over the Thanksgiving weekend.
On Election Day, Here Are the States Worst Affected by COVID
Millions of Americans are set to cast their votes against the backdrop of 231,000 people having died from COVID-19.
Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana Report Single-Day Record COVID Cases
The three states that saw record one-day increases in cases include Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana.
Man Hanging From Trump Tower in Custody After 13-Hour of Standoff
Using a harness to dangle off the side of the building, the man demanded to speak to President Donald Trump.
4 States Have Already Set Early Voting Records With 3 Weeks Till Election
Voters in Georgia, Texas, Ohio and Illinois turned up in record numbers to cast their ballots this year in their state's early voting period.
Why Kyle Rittenhouse Faces No Charges in Kenosha Shooter's Home State
Prosecutors say there is no evidence that the rifle used in the shootings was ever possessed by the 17-year-old in Illinois.
Why Kyle Rittenhouse May Not Be Extradited to Kenosha, Wisconsin
The 17-year-old is accused of two counts of first-degree intentional homicide following Kenosha shooting.
Over 8,600 Illinois Children Infected With COVID Since School Began
Nearly two months into the school year, Illinois public health officials say they have verified coronavirus outbreaks in at least 44 school buildings, but declined to say where those cases occurred.
White Supremacist Group Planned Violent Revolution Against Government
"Paramilitary terrorist organization" White Rabbit Militia allegedly wore badges calling themselves "pork eating crusaders."
New Jobless Claims Rise in Indiana, Michigan, 26 Million Receiving Benefits
First-time unemployment claims increased the most last week in the states of Indiana, Kansas, Illinois and Michigan, with some economists saying the U.S. economy is "running on empty."
Facebook Illinois Privacy Settlement: How to Submit Claim and Get a Payout
If you are a Facebook user in Illinois who was tagged in a photo uploaded to the site after June 7, 2011, you could be eligible for a payout of between $200 and $400. Here's how to file a claim.
Student Shoots Roommate at Western Illinois University, Sparks Police Hunt
The male victim has been taken to McDonough District Hospital, in Macomb, following the incident on Tuesday night.
Hikers Find Bear Eating Human Remains Near Great Smoky Mountains Campsite
The bear was killed and the dead man has been identified as Patrick Madura, of Elgin, Illinois.
Dr. Fauci Says These Eight States Are at Risk of Coronavirus Spikes
North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Montana, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois are at risk of a spike in coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus Cases Are Rising in These States
At least 18 U.S. states, including several in the Midwest region, have reported an rise in average daily new infections over recent weeks.
Men In Viral 'Go Back To Africa' Video Talk Again, Forgiveness Follows
"He was letting me know that Black Lives Matter wasn't doing all of this destroying the property. People are coming from all over the country and they're doing this and it's not them. And so it gave me a whole different way of looking at things."
Ex-Teacher and Abraham Lincoln Impersonator Charged With Making Child Porn
The impersonator was arrested over charges of prostitution and pornoraphy and had worked nationally as an impersonator of the 16th U.S. President.
Kenosha Shooter Stays in Illinois Juvenile Jail Before Extradition Hearing
An extradition hearing for the 17-year-old, who faces five felony changes, is set for September 25.
Kanye West Fails To Qualify In Ohio, Fourth State To Reject His Paperwork
Kanye West's name will not appear on the presidential ballot in Ohio, Wisconsin, Montana, Illinois and New Jersey, after failing to qualify in four states and withdrawing from the last.
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are Rising in These 15 States
Average daily new cases have been on an upward trend in several states in the Midwest, including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.
Chicago Mass Shooting Leaves Six Wounded
Police said no one has been arrested following the latest incident of gun violence in the city.