Opening statements begin in trial for man accused of killing 11-year-old boy defending his...
Twelve jurors and four alternates were seated on Friday in the trial of Crosetti Brand, who is accused of murdering 11-year-old Jayden Perkins and seriously injuring his pregnant mother, and evidence including a video interview with Perkins' 5-year-old brother who witnessed the attack is expected to be presented.
Swallowed implant driver leads to major lawsuit
A man who claims negligence led him to swallow a dental implant driver that required surgery and led to disfigurement has filed a lawsuit against two dentists and a practice in Illinois, according to a story published on May 3 in the Cook County Record. Edwin Anderson filed a lawsuit...
GoFundMe Launched For Family Of Maria Izquierdo, Mother Fatally Shot In Pilsen
PILSEN — The family of a 38-year-old woman fatally shot in Pilsen has launched a fundraiser to help pay for her burial and memorial. Maria Izquierdo was killed May 4 in a shooting that remains under investigation. She is survived by three children, who are under the care of her sister-in-law, Billi Andino, according...
I-Team: Rats in Cars
The I-Team is exposing a growing rodent infestation causing serious damage to vehicles across Chicago.
Driver slams through wall at Midway International Airport
Chicago Police confirmed there was a crash, but did not say whether anyone was hurt.
Retired chief: State laws create lawlessness in suburban crime pattern
(The Center Square) – A retired police chief says criminal activity has surged in suburban counties around Chicago. Federal prosecutors announced charges last week against three alleged gang members from Chicago in connection with criminal acts in the suburbs. In addition, new crimes were reported at more than a...
Edgewater Restaurant Closed By Police After 2 Killed, 1 Wounded In Shooting Nearby
EDGEWATER — Two men were killed and one man was wounded Saturday in a shooting outside an Edgewater bar-restaurant that was ordered to close because of the violence, according to police. The shooting happened around 1:20 a.m. Saturday near Porkchop BBQ restaurant, 6341 N. Broadway. Officers responded to calls...
White Castle is Giving Away Free Sliders This Week
“National Slider Day” is Thursday, May 15, and White Castle is celebrating by giving away free sliders all day long. White Castle established the unofficial national holiday in 2015, according to WGN, as a tribute to its iconic burgers. Customers can redeem their free sandwich at any Chicago White Castle location by...
Chicago Police Issue Urgent Missing Person Alert for Jamar Evans, Last Seen on North...
The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 31-year-old Jamar Evans, who was last seen in the vicinity of the 700 block of North Pulaski Avenue. The alert was released following Jamar's disappearance on May 9th, 2025. Identified as a male standing approximately 5-foot-5, weighing 150 pounds,...
Car hits, damages barrier wall outside Midway Airport
A car slammed into the barrier wall outside Midway Airport early Sunday morning. Chicago police responded to the scene of the crash on the city's Southwest Side. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Significant damage to the wall could be seen. The crash happened on the north side of the airport...