Dozens of religious leaders from different denominations are publicly backing Father Michael Pfleger as the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates a new allegation of sexual abuse, the fifth such claim he has faced during his 45 years as a priest at St. Sabina Church.

Adam Kurtz has been found alive after going missing over the weekend, Gilberts police said Tuesday.

"Iceboy!" is the stage hit of the season at the Goodman Theatre downtown Chicago.

A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.

Chicago Public Schools has laid off 162 employees as the district works to close a projected budget shortfall of more than $700 million for next year.

President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday.

A 48-year-old woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a baby in 2001, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office said Tuesday.

A 15-year-old north suburban boy drowned Monday night in the Chain O'Lakes, officials said.

The U.S. military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a coordinated campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists.