Jose Melesio: Cubs fan visiting Los Angeles dies in hit-and-run crash

A Cubs fan who traveled to Los Angeles never made it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series in late April.

Cubs fan killed in hit-and-run crash
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A Cubs fan who visited Los Angeles was not able to make it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series from late April.

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 pays Black residents $25,000.

Over 100 LA shelter dogs flown to Chicago for adoption to escape euthanasia

Nearly 100 Los Angeles shelter dogs were flown to Chicago for adoption to create space for over 300 animals seized in a Lake Hughes animal cruelty and hoarding investigation.

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.

Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.