Felony murder charges could change under new Illinois House bill
A new proposal in the Illinois House would overhaul how the state handles felony murder cases, separating the charge from first‑degree murder and creating a new sentencing structure.
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man faces two felony charges in connection with a robbery and shooting outside an October concert at the United Center that left an Elgin teen dead. Deron Wolfe was arrested at his Rantoul, Illinois home on Friday afternoon, authorities said. He was charged with one felony…
CHICAGO (WGN) — A 65-year-old Chicago man is accused in the shooting death of a 36-year-old woman in the city's Englewood neighborhood. Gregory Hudson, 65, faces multiple felonies, including first-degree murder, after police say he shot and killed a woman discovered in the 6500 block of S. Damen Ave., on…
CHICAGO (WGN) - A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a West Side fire that left four people dead, including a young child. The fire originally happened at around 2 a.m. Thursday, June 26 at an apartment building located in the 5200 block of West North Avenue…