Nearly 30 Years Later, Police Know What Happened To Steven Asplund

On Jan. 9, 1994, Steven Asplund went to a friend’s house to borrow a caulk gun, left in his black Ford Mustang and was never seen again.

Pedestrian Deaths Spike In Illinois During Pandemic’s Early Days

As dangerous driving behaviors increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the number of pedestrians killed, a new report says.

Report: Too Many IL Kids Detained Pre-Trial During Pandemic

More than four times as many Illinois kids were detained pre-trial than after trials in July last year and even during the pandemic.

Illinois Gun Safety Laws Get A- On 2020 Scorecard

Despite the pandemic, several states passed new gun safety laws in 2020, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

Heavy Snow: 3 Inches Possible Sunday In Illinois

Snow is expected to start Sunday afternoon and taper off after midnight — then a warmup is coming.

Fraternal Order Of Police Opposes Reform Bill

A survey of 1,500 officers reflects their lack of support for the criminal justice reform bill, which Gov. Pritzker is expected to sign.

ComEd Warns Of Imposters Approaching Customers At Home To Steal Money And Personal Information

Scammers pose as ComEd or other service workers to lure residents outside, while accomplices enter empty homes to steal possessions.

Illinois Couple Accused In Deadly Capitol Riot Referenced QAnon

“Quincy made it inside,” a couple charged in the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot boasted on social media, the FBI claims.

IL Man Charged In Capitol Riots After Friends Send FBI His TikTok

"True patriots right here. True patriots taking over the Capitol Building," Mathew Capsel screams in a video posted to TikTok and Facebook.

3-Year-Old Girl Froze To Death After Falling Out Window: Coroner

“At this time there’s no evidence to indicate it’s nothing other than a terrible, horrific tragedy,” the coroner told a local TV station.

3 Illinoisans Charged, Some Fired After Mob Assault On Capitol

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has suggested additional domestic terrorism charges for those who participated in Wednesday's failed insurrection.

FBI's 11 Most Wanted IL Fugitives In 2020

They include fugitives accused of murder, robbery, sexual assault, church vandalism and cyber crime, the FBI says.

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Official Warns Of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams In Illinois

Officials are warning ​people who live in northern Illinois to be aware of fraud schemes involving COVID-19 vaccines.

BBB Warns About Surge In Online Puppy Scams

There are ways to know you’re being taken advantage of, including being asked to pay via gift cards or cash apps.

Illinois Gun Permits Break Records Amid Pandemic, Civil Unrest

Concealed carry license holder numbers in Illinois grew from 90,301 in 2014 to 343,299 in 2020, according to the Illinois State Police.

Illinois Militia Leader Convicted In Minnesota Mosque Bombing

A few hours after his conviction, Michael Hari called a newspaper to say he was beginning a hunger strike.

15 Fire-Related Deaths Last Holiday Season: Tips To Stay Safe

Remember to put out your candles before heading to bed, or you could be waking up to a house filled with smoke instead of presents.​

IL Vaccine Plan: What You Need To Know

Gov. J.B. Pritzker shared the state's plan for distributing its initial 109,000 doses and who will be first to get a coronavirus vaccine.

How To Avoid Black Friday Scams In Illinois

Consumers in Illinois can take certain steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.

Abducted Baby Found: Sheriff

Noah DelHotal, 2 months old, was taken by his father, who does not have custody, his mother said.

FBI Looking For IL, MO Victims Of Suspected Serial Killer

Richard William Davis traveled cross-country over five decades. The FBI said he's linked to one murder and that he may have committed more.

Armed Militias And Poll Watchers: Know The Laws In Illinois

After the president called for supporters to watch election polls for fraud, an institute at Georgetown Law wants voters to know the laws.

FBI 2019 Crime Report: See Trends In Illinois

Illinois' violent crime rate is still higher than the national average.

Western Illinois University Student Shot By Roommate, Campus Closed

According to university officials, the shooting took place in Thompson Hall around 10:30 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Impersonator Arrested On Child Porn Charges

The 63-year-old retired Illinois teacher is also accused of patronizing a prostitute.

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State Police Have Already Investigated 64 Expressway Shootings This Year

That’s nearly double the number investigated by this time last year.

ComEd Bribed Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan: Prosecutors

Madigan himself has not been charged and prosecutors did not identify him by name. ComEd has agreed to pay $200 million restitution.

IL Man Handed Out Bombs In MN, Sought 'Goons' To Join Him: Feds

Prosecutors say the Illinois man livestreamed himself offering people explosives and suggesting they throw bombs at police.

'Organized Effort' Led To Looting In Chicago: Lightfoot

Meanwhile, the looting has moved to the suburbs following a night of chaos in Chicago. The Illinois National Guard has been called in.

Divers Searching For Car That May Have Plunged Into Kankakee River

Drivers are urged to avoid the area. Video from the scene shows a broken guard rail, apparently where the car drove off the road.

Calls To Crisis Hotlines Soar Amid Stay-At-Home Order

Studies have shown that at times of national disaster, there is an increase in child abuse and domestic abuse.

Recovery Mission After For 2 Fishermen Disappear On Kankakee River

As CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reported, witness said the men were there one minute and underwater the next.

1 Dead After Fiery Crash Involving Semi-Truck, Suv On I-80 At Route 47

According to Illinois State Police, a Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped on the right should of the interstate.

Drop In Reports Prompts Worries That Children Are Being Abused

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has seen a huge drop in calls to its child abuse hotline.

Breaking Coronavirus Quarantine In Illinois Could Mean Serious Legal Consequences

One man refused to do it on his own after checking himself out of the hospital.

Starved Rock Killer Freed After 59 Years

Chester Weger, now 80, was convicted of killing three suburban woman at Starved Rock in 1960.

‘Starved Rock Killer’ Chester Weger To Be Released From Prison Next Week

For Chester Weger, 81, it will mark the first time he has been free since his arrest nearly six decades ago.

Sexual Abuse Reports From Illinois’ Catholic Dioceses Still Missing Data

Illinois is home to six Catholic dioceses; the Chicago Archdiocese is the third-largest in the U.S.