Family speaks after deadly hit-and-run in Dolton
Tonight, we're hearing from the family of 18-year-old Lania Smith. She's the teen that was struck and killed while walking to work. Family is urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Illinois denies request for Harvey to be declared ‘financially distressed’ city
The City of Harvey's request for the State of Illinois to take control of the "financially distressed" city's finances was denied by the Illinois Department of Revenue in February, according to a letter obtained by ABC7.
East Chicago Man Faces Felony Charge After Police Recover Converted Firearm
Andrew Lee Thompson, 22, of East Chicago, and David Sylvester Thames III, 19, of Hobart, are facing charges following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of multiple firearms, including a weapon equipped with a machine gun conversion device, according to court documents. According to the probable cause...
Crash-and-grab thieves steal ATM from Auburn Gresham gas station, police say
Crash-and-grab thieves stole an ATM from a South Side gas station on Saturday morning, Chicago police said.
NIPSCO locks out 1600 USW employees
Within the last two hours, Fox Chicago confirmed NIPSCO locked out its union members who are part of the United Steelworkers. This impacts not only linemen, but it's cleric staff. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski spoke with union members earlier tonight who told him they didn't know if they should report to work tomorrow.
From Wojo’s to The Submarine Factory: New Era Begins
A longtime local sandwich shop has a new name, a new owner and a familiar face behind the counter. The Submarine Factory, Inc. has opened at 9851 S. Pulaski Road, taking over the former site of Wojo’s and continuing a neighborhood tradition of quick, hearty meals. The business marked its new chapter with a...
16-year-old faces reckless homicide charges after car crashes into tree in Marquette Park
CHICAGO (WGN) — A 16-year-old boy is now facing charges linked to a deadly car crash in Chicago’s Marquette Park. The March 9 crash resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl and left three others injured after colliding with a tree. It was just before 3:50 a.m., when officers observed a Toyota Corolla driving at […]
Daylight Lawndale Carjacking Ends With Teen Duo Nabbed on South Side
Two teenagers were arrested last Thursday after Chicago police said they forced a 52-year-old man out of his car in North Lawndale, then took off with his vehicle. The victim was not reported to have serious injuries, and officers later recovered what authorities at the arrest scene described as a replica or pellet...
One defendant sentenced in murder of slain Chicago police officer, ISU grad Aréanah Preston
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced the guilty plea of a man accused of shooting and killing a Chicago police officer and Illinois State University graduate. Joseph Brooks, 22, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the first-degree murder of Aréanah Preston by Cook County...
Five ‘teen takeovers’ planned in Chicago this weekend, city leaders say
City leaders say five so-called "teen takeovers" are planned in Chicago this weekend.
