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Illinois Man Kills 4, Leaves 7 Injured Following a Stabbing Rampage

Illinois Stabbing Suspect Faces 11 Counts of Murder, Attempted Murder Charges After Rampage that Kills 4, Injures 7

Authorities charged a 22-year-old Illinois man with four counts of first-degree murder following a stabbing rampage that claimed four lives, including a 15-year-old girl, and wounded seven others on Wednesday.

Illinois Shooting Suspect Found Dead in Texas After Killing 8 People in Various Locations

Illinois Shooting: Authorities Identify Victims of Fatal Shooting; Suspect Found Dead in Texas

Jan 23, 2024 10:03 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

In Joliet, Illinois, a "reign of terror" orchestrated by 23-year-old deceased suspect Romeo Nance resulted in eight people killed and nine others shot, according to local authorities.

Illinois Men's Basketball Star Terrence Shannon Jr., Suspended Following Rape Charges

Dec 28, 2023 11:43 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Illinois men's basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. has been charged with rape, leading to his suspension from all team activities, as announced by the university on Wednesday afternoon.

Illinois Assault Weapons Ban: Supreme Court Makes Final Decision on Calls To Block Law

Dec 14, 2023 07:50 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Supreme Court has finally decided whether the Illinois assault weapons ban is illegal and decided that the gun ban stay in place.

Illinois: Remains Pulled from Vernon Hills Pond Believed To Be Missing Teen Brissa Romero

Dec 13, 2023 02:56 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

A body was retrieved from a retention pond in Vernon Hills on Tuesday morning, where the car of missing Illinois teen Brissa Romero had submerged over a week ago.

Illinois: Chicago Murder Suspect Shoots Cop During a Traffic Stop

Dashcam Video Catches Chicago Murder Suspect Shooting Illinois Cop During a Traffic Stop

Nov 02, 2023 12:49 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Dashcam footage released on Tuesday captures the harrowing moment when an Illinois cop was reportedly shot at by a Chicago murder suspect last week near Springfield.

Illinois Landlord Fatally Stabs 6-Year-Old Muslim Boy Due to Paranoia Caused by Conservative Radio Show

Illinois Landlord Believes His Muslim Tenants Will Harm Him After Listening to Conservative Radio Shows

Oct 16, 2023 11:20 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

New details emerged during a hearing for Joseph Czuba, the Illinois landlord accused of brutally killing a 6-year-old Muslim boy and injuring his 32-year-old mother in a stabbing attack that local and federal authorities have classified as a hate crime.

Illinois Man Faces Hate Crime Charges After Fatally Stabbing Palestinian American Boy, Injuring Mom

Palestinian American Boy Dead, Mom Injured After Illinois Man Stabbed Them in Anti-Muslim Attack

Oct 15, 2023 11:47 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

An Illinois man fatally stabbed a Palestinian American boy and critically injured a woman in the southern suburbs on Saturday morning due to their Muslim faith, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.

Illinois To Receive Up To 25 Buses of Asylum Seekers a Day Amid Migrant Surge

Oct 04, 2023 04:27 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been informed to prepare for the arrival of as many as 25 buses filled with migrants daily as Chicago grapples with the challenge of providing shelter and supporting the migrant surge.

Illinois Family Murder Suspect Shot Dead in Oklahoma

Suspected Illinois Family Murdered Dead After Trying To Evade Oklahoma Police

Sep 20, 2023 11:58 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A suspect in the killing of an Illinois family of four was shot dead after a car chase with police in Oklahoma, according to authorities.

Illinois Family of 4, 3 Dogs Shot Dead; Gunman Still at Large

Family of 4 and 3 Dogs Killed in Illinois; Shooting is Targeted, Gunman Still at Large, Police Say

Sep 20, 2023 12:36 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A small memorial of flowers and candles is growing outside the home where an Illinois family of four and their three pet dogs were found dead on Sunday.

Illinois Law Will Stop Landlords from Discriminating Tenants for Immigration Status

Jul 13, 2023 10:03 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Illinois is putting more protections on immigrants as a new law will ban landlords from discriminating against potential tenants based on their immigration status.

Illinois: 8 Injured in 2 Separate Shootings Over Weekend

Jun 12, 2023 03:24 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Eight individuals were injured in two separate shootings early on Sunday morning, and police in Champaign, Illinois, are appealing for the public's assistance in their investigation.

Illinois: Missing US Navy Sailor Found Dead

Apr 21, 2023 09:01 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A missing U.S. Navy sailor in Illinois was found dead along Lake Michigan's shoreline, authorities said.

Illinois Public School Official Steals $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings From Suburban Chicago Schools

Former Public School Official in Illinois Steals $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings From Suburban Chicago Schools

Feb 01, 2023 04:31 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

A former public school official in Illinois was accused of stealing over $1.5 million worth of chicken wings from schools in a Chicago suburb.

R. Kelly Sexual Assault Case Dropped After Receiving 30-Year Sentence

R. Kelly Sexual Assault Cases in Illinois Dropped as He Faces Possibility of 'Never Walking out of Prison Again'

Jan 31, 2023 06:44 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

After R. Kelly's federal convictions in New York and Chicago, Illinois prosecutor Kim Foxx said her office is dismissing the pending sexual assault and abuse cases against the disgraced singer.