Driver dies after rear-ending car stopped at red light in Des Plaines, police say
A man died after his car rear-ended another car at a red light Friday night in the north suburbs. The crash happened...
Anti-violence leader alarmed over rise of teen crime
Tio Hardiman, president of the not-for-profit organization Violence Interrupters, is disturbed over the rise of teenage arrests for armed robberies, smash-and-grabs and even murder....
Chicago Man Wins $3 Million Illinois Lottery, Plans Retirement and Move
A suburban Chicago resident has won a life-changing $3 million from the Illinois Lottery, coinciding with the joy of having a new grandson. The...
New Poll Shows Mayor Brandon Johnson Receives Low Approval Ratings by Most Chicago Voters
Public disapproval of Chicago Mayor amidst controversial educational policy After an eight-month stint in office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is grappling with a significant...
29-time convicted felon gets 6 years for burglarizing Rogers Park businesses
CHICAGO - Deiel Reese was a 26-time convicted felon when he decided to burglarize a family-run auto shop and two other businesses on the...
Video: Lawmaker suggests residents host illegal immigrants in private homes
A city councilman from a suburb of Chicago recently suggested that a sign-up list be created to allow local residents to volunteer to host...
Carjacker accidentally left brother’s phone at the crime scene, prosecutors say. Charges filed.
CHICAGO - Jacobie Jackson is facing carjacking charges, accused of beating up a driver and taking their car at a Logan Square gas station,...
PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Madden
"Big Love" event Madden is part of a special adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 27, called "Big Love." PAWS Chicago is cutting...
Man gets 8 years for shooting his girlfriend on Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO - A South Holland man was sentenced to an eight-year prison term on Friday after pleading guilty to shooting his girlfriend during an...
Gangbanger killed Midway Airport employee, carjacked another man while on probation for a gun...
CHICAGO - An 18-year-old man on juvenile probation for gun possession gunned down a beloved Midway Airport employee after yelling gang slogans in December...