Illinois
2 Teens in Custody After Targeted Illinois Shooting Leaves 5 Family Members Dead, 2 Seriously Wounded
Officials said at least seven family members were shot at three separate locations in East St. Louis, Illinois.

8-Year-Old Girl Killed by Lightning Strike in Illinois Near Family Home
Kinslee Tschida was playing with her cousins in her family's back yard on July 3 when she was suddenly struck by a leader, just a few feet from her family members and the house itself.

Pritzker Signs Bipartisan, First-in-Nation Sweeping AI Safety Audit Law
The Illinois governor signed a law requiring the largest AI companies to undergo annual outside safety audits, a first in the United States.

Body of 16-Year-Old Girl Found in River Days After Being Reported Missing in Illinois
Elgin teen Destiny Neal was reported missing on the evening of June 19.
ICE Arrests Former Teacher for Tren de Aragua Mass Shooting
The DHS says the illegal alien assisted in a December 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting at a house party in Chicago.
Trump Calls for Federal Intervention in Chicago After Violent Weekend
The president questioned why Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hasn't asked for help.
7 Killed and Dozens Injured Following Series of Weekend Shootings in Chicago
“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!” Trump said in a Sunday morning Truth Social post.
Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of Illinois, Missouri
A tornado watch is in effect for more than two million people in Illinois and Missouri as intense storms threaten the Midwest on Wednesday.
Multi-Day Severe Storm Outbreak to Hit Midwest, Northeast After Tornadoes
Forecasters say thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts and hail could impact Illinois and Indiana this week.
Suspects Sought After Chicago Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 5 Injured
Two men were taken to local hospitals in critical condition, where they were later pronounced dead, officials said.
Frontier Flight Diverted After Passenger Attack
A passenger tried to open an emergency exit door.
Mullin Says DHS Drawing Up Plans to Stop Processing Immigration at Sanctuary City Airports
'We are currently—which we’re not initiating yet—but we’re currently drawing up plans,’ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
Chicago 'Teen Takeover' Leaves 5 Officers Injured, Sparks Debate
A violent Chicago teen takeover leaves five officers hurt and fuels debate over the mayor’s crime strategy.
Baby Rhino Makes Debut at Chicago Zoo
The newest rhino at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo made her public debut this week.
DOJ Probes 36 Illinois Districts on Gender Lessons in Schools
The inquiry is focusing on how sexual orientation and gender ideology topics are being taught in pre-K through 12 classrooms in the state.
Illinois Man Hits $1 Million Lottery Prize With $50 Ticket on Lunch Break
The winner has chosen to remain anonymous under the name ‘Lucky,’ but he is looking to buy a new home and invest in his family's financial future, among other things.
Suspect Held Without Bail After Court Reveals New Details in Fatal Chicago Hospital Shooting
Prosecutors say a 26-year-old man pulled a concealed handgun from under a blanket and opened fire on two officers inside a hospital, killing one and leaving another in critical condition.
Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Chicago Hospital Shooting, Police Say
A shooting at a hospital in Chicago has led to its campus being placed on lockdown.
Chicago Man Charged With Murder in Death of His 88-Year-Old Mother
Kevan Works, 66, was arrested Tuesday and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of concealing the death of a person, officials said.
Illinois Bill Targets Police Facial Recognition Tech
NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with retired Police Chief Tom Weitzel, who is pushing back against the proposal.
2 Teens in Custody After Targeted Illinois Shooting Leaves 5 Family Members Dead, 2 Seriously Wounded
Officials said at least seven family members were shot at three separate locations in East St. Louis, Illinois.
8-Year-Old Girl Killed by Lightning Strike in Illinois Near Family Home
Kinslee Tschida was playing with her cousins in her family's back yard on July 3 when she was suddenly struck by a leader, just a few feet from her family members and the house itself.
Pritzker Signs Bipartisan, First-in-Nation Sweeping AI Safety Audit Law
The Illinois governor signed a law requiring the largest AI companies to undergo annual outside safety audits, a first in the United States.
Body of 16-Year-Old Girl Found in River Days After Being Reported Missing in Illinois
Elgin teen Destiny Neal was reported missing on the evening of June 19.
ICE Arrests Former Teacher for Tren de Aragua Mass Shooting
The DHS says the illegal alien assisted in a December 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting at a house party in Chicago.
Trump Calls for Federal Intervention in Chicago After Violent Weekend
The president questioned why Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hasn't asked for help.
7 Killed and Dozens Injured Following Series of Weekend Shootings in Chicago
“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!” Trump said in a Sunday morning Truth Social post.
Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of Illinois, Missouri
A tornado watch is in effect for more than two million people in Illinois and Missouri as intense storms threaten the Midwest on Wednesday.
Multi-Day Severe Storm Outbreak to Hit Midwest, Northeast After Tornadoes
Forecasters say thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts and hail could impact Illinois and Indiana this week.
Suspects Sought After Chicago Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 5 Injured
Two men were taken to local hospitals in critical condition, where they were later pronounced dead, officials said.
Frontier Flight Diverted After Passenger Attack
A passenger tried to open an emergency exit door.
Mullin Says DHS Drawing Up Plans to Stop Processing Immigration at Sanctuary City Airports
'We are currently—which we’re not initiating yet—but we’re currently drawing up plans,’ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
Chicago 'Teen Takeover' Leaves 5 Officers Injured, Sparks Debate
A violent Chicago teen takeover leaves five officers hurt and fuels debate over the mayor’s crime strategy.
Baby Rhino Makes Debut at Chicago Zoo
The newest rhino at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo made her public debut this week.
DOJ Probes 36 Illinois Districts on Gender Lessons in Schools
The inquiry is focusing on how sexual orientation and gender ideology topics are being taught in pre-K through 12 classrooms in the state.
Illinois Man Hits $1 Million Lottery Prize With $50 Ticket on Lunch Break
The winner has chosen to remain anonymous under the name ‘Lucky,’ but he is looking to buy a new home and invest in his family's financial future, among other things.
Suspect Held Without Bail After Court Reveals New Details in Fatal Chicago Hospital Shooting
Prosecutors say a 26-year-old man pulled a concealed handgun from under a blanket and opened fire on two officers inside a hospital, killing one and leaving another in critical condition.
Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Chicago Hospital Shooting, Police Say
A shooting at a hospital in Chicago has led to its campus being placed on lockdown.
Chicago Man Charged With Murder in Death of His 88-Year-Old Mother
Kevan Works, 66, was arrested Tuesday and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of concealing the death of a person, officials said.
Illinois Bill Targets Police Facial Recognition Tech
NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with retired Police Chief Tom Weitzel, who is pushing back against the proposal.















