For centuries, Europeans carving up the prairie to suit their own idea of settlement dug up the graves of Native Americans as they conquered lands and pushed tribes to the West. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/ap-centuries-after-native-american-remains-were-dug-up-a-new-law-returns-them-for-reburial-in-illinois/

A fingerprint on a ransom note led police to a kidnapping suspect's camper in New York where 9-year-old Charlotte Sena was found hidden in a cabinet, ending a two-day search sparked by the girl's disappearance during a family camping trip, officials said. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/national/ap-kidnapping-suspect-who-left-ransom-note-also-gave-police-a-clue-his-fingerprints/

The judge overseeing former President Trump’s New York fraud trial issued a limited gag order for all parties on Tuesday after Trump’s Truth Social account made a post targeting the judge’s principal clerk while she sat just feet away from him in the courtroom. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/hill-politics/new-york-judge-issues-gag-order-after-trump-attacks-clerk-on-truth-social/

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges filed after a plea deal imploded, putting the case on track toward a possible trial as the 2024 election looms. READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/hunter-biden-returns-to-court-in-delaware-and-is-expected-to-plead-not-guilty-to-gun-charges/

Chicago's first casino formally celebrated its launch Tuesday morning with a ribbon-cutting, marking a new era for the city.

The Anti-Defamation League reports antisemitic acts, hate crimes and white supremacist activities are increasing in Illinois

In some regards the Lake County landscape is every bit as much as it was 150 years ago. But to a great extent this county and plenty of others in Illinois and throughout America which were agriculturally base have given way to the modern city and suburban lifestyle

The move, starting Tuesday, is expected to bring 400 migrants to a warehouse near the corner of 22nd Place and Halsted — and that number will eventually grow to 1,000.

Chesterton teacher terminated, charged after former student alleges inappropriate relationship

Residents in the city's Pilsen neighborhood gathered to share their frusteration over the busloads of migrants continuing to arrive in Chicago.

Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez announced his 4th District bid for Congress on Tuesday morning.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for the suspects involved in multiple armed robberies on the city's Near West Side Sunday night and early Monday morning.