Marchand Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them. Child welfare experts have long touted the benefits of ...

WGN Investigates has learned Chicago Police officers are being reminded about what they “can” and “can’t” do if President Donald Trump’s promised ...

Police agencies in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, including Rockford, DeKalb, Beloit, and Janesville, issued ...

Illinois’ child welfare agency has made small steps in improving how kids in its care are placed, but problems persist.

Lawyers for former House Speaker Michael Madigan formally rested their case before the jury on Thursday after calling 12 ...

Heather Wier Vaught testified on what turned out to be a short day for jurors, who are nearing deliberations after 11 weeks ...