Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey’s killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control…
Jordanian athlete reported missing in Houston found in Illinois
The Jordanian athlete who was reported missing while attending the Genuine Cup in Houston has been found states away, according to the university.
Teens charged in murder of Illinois family
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane…
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that…