Chicago IL

A family says they are fighting for a Vietnam veteran's legacy, that is now in limbo. His gravestone was stolen and his final resting place left unmarked for nearly a year.

(The Center Square) – Chicago Teachers Union members have begun voting on a labor contract that would raise their average salary to more than $114,000 a year. Voting was scheduled Thursday and Friday on a four-year collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Public Schools. Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed support...

CHICAGO — City officials have released videos of a police pursuit and foot chase of armed robbery suspects in which a Chicago police officer unintentionally discharged their firearm early on February 20. No injuries were reported, but two of the three people police arrested that night are facing felony...

Three Chicago women face felony charges after allegedly stealing a haul of clothing from a Naperville Nike store, DuPage County officials said. The State’s Attorney’s office, in conjunction with the Naperville Police, detailed the accusations involving Emiaya Shannon, Shawanda Outlaw, and Martasia Barney. The trio...

If you were ever considering to dine and dash, this is definitely not a way to do it. When I was young and dumb, my friends would do lots of stupid things. There was one good thing, none of us wanted to get arrested, so we didn't take it to that level. We didn't want to face our parents if we did.

A city in Illinois has such a big problem with rats that it came up with an out-of-the-box solution to help combat the rodents in that area. 20 Jaw-Droppingly Gigantic Insects That’ll Make You Scream. 👇. I'll never forget the first time I ever saw a rat. I was...

For weeks now, the ABC7 I-team has heard from several people who said squatters moved into their homes and refused to leave. Squatting cases have become a growing problem in Illinois, but the I-Team has tips on how to squatter proof a home. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ABC7's recent stories...

Some Cook County homeowners have seen their property taxes skyrocket in recent years, and now, help may be on the way. County commissioners just approved a plan to offer one time $1,000 payments to residents hit hardest by the increases.

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Three women stole more than $300 in merchandise from a Nike store in Naperville before leading police on a chase that ended in Chicago, prosecutors said. Emiaya Shannon, 27; Shawanda Outlaw, 28; and Martasia Barney, 27, all from Chicago, appeared in DuPage County First Appearance Court on Thursday.

One day, Elise Hall, a girl from the Chicago suburbs, noticed a box left on her front porch. Curiosity getting the best of her, she opened the box and found a tiny kitten inside. I am horrified by news like this; recently, a rescue in Texas also found puppies abandoned...