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An 8-year-old girl, who was among four people shot and killed in the Stockton mass shooting during a child's birthday party last Saturday, has been identified.

A Chicago-area paramedical tattoo artist is using her craft to help survivors of cancer, trauma and abuse reclaim their sense of self.

Malaysia's transport ministry said that a private firm will resume a deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished without a trace more than a decade ago.

Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.

A shelter-in-place order has been issued for parts of Mokena Wednesday morning, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

A man has been charged with attempted murder after an attack at a CTA Blue Line station Monday, Forest Park police said.

Chicago aldermen are expected to consider a proposal Wednesday to ban the sale of hemp products in the city.

Chance the Rapper has teamed up with the CTA.

At least four vehicles were involved a deadly on I-57 on the South Side, Illinois State Police said.

The city says more layoffs are on the way, and Harvey's fire department fears for the worst.

"Ella McCay" tells the story of a young woman who unexpectedly becomes governor as she juggles life in the political spotlight and her complicated family dynamic.

A Joliet police officer who was involved in a shooting two years ago is now facing unrelated charges for forgery and theft.

De'Avion Smith's mother is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.

Grayson's attorneys argue he was not able to properly prepare a defense, because he was detained before his trial.

A west suburban police officer who was arrested by immigration officials earlier this year is back on the job.

A Naperville contractor has died after being hit by a freight train while removing snow on Monday night, officials said.

The ruling was over a DHS policy forcing mandatory detention for many people arrested by immigration agents, stripping people detained of their right to a bond hearing before an immigration judge.

Dozens of tenants in the Chicago building that became infamous after a raid by federal agents say they are being evicted after enduring the raid and what they call unlivable conditions.

Giving Tuesday has become the largest single day for habitable giving, raising nearly $4 billion worldwide last year for thousands of charities.

The mayor is accusing business groups of misleading the public through ads. The CTU's own campaign tells the public alderpersons against the head tax will raise property taxes.

The Cook County state's attorney on Tuesday publicly defended her office's handling of the case involving the suspect in the Blue Line attack that left a woman severely burned.

'Tis the season for Taylor Swift gifts! "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" will stream on Disney+ December 12, along with a new docu-series, "The End of an Era."

Millions of Americans are preparing to fly for the holidays.

Plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit over excessive use of force against protesters and press by DHS under "Operation Midway Blitz" said Tuesday they are dropping the case, as many federal forces have already left the area.