A former south suburban police officer was convicted by a federal jury Friday of conspiring to rob motorists of cash and ...

A man and woman from Byron face animal cruelty charges in Ogle County after multiple dead dogs were discovered at a trailer ...

Eight officers from the Houston SPCA answer the call from an animal hoarder who admits he is in way over his head. Investigator Randy Farmer is called to a suspected dog breeding facility and ...

CHICAGO — Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is waiving adoption fees from now through Dec. 15 for its upcoming “Holiday Hope” event. From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, BISSEL Pet Foundation’s is ...

The Animal Medical Center’s renovated facilities include separate intensive-care areas for cats and dogs and five new operating rooms. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Tuesday. Today we’ll find out ...

State Attorney General Letitia James won’t be pressing charges against the NYPD cops who shot and killed a mentally ill Queens man last year — but the cops still face an internal trial. The cops who ...

Tara Reid is standing by her claims that she was drugged at a Chicago hotel bar. After cops announced they had found no video evidence that the “American Pie” actress’s drink had been spiked, she ...

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The holiday festivities continued Saturday evening with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade and fireworks showcase in Chicago's downtown. Chicago police now remain in the Loop, with 1,000 ...

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, and President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on this day in 1863. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. Chicago’s top cop has pledged to address ...