Emergency response underway at south suburban boat launch
An emergency response could be seen at a boat launch in the south suburbs on Tuesday afternoon, video showed. Around 5 p.m., an ambulance and other first responder vehicles could be seen at the West Plattner Drive boat launch into the Cal-Sag Channel in Alsip. Video captured by NBC Chicago...
Chicago seeks to shut down Ford City Mall, calls it a magnet for crime
CHICAGO - Ford City Mall closes at 8 p.m. It could close indefinitely now that the City of Chicago is seeking an emergency motion to vacate, due to hazardous conditions inside. The shoppers say it is lacking, but if it were to close, they would miss it. What we know:
Berwyn Police Department closes case involving Ruthless Pro Wrestling, confirms no stabbing occurred
The Berwyn Police Department confirms that no stabbing occurred at the Ruthless Pro Wrestling event last month in Illinois. An incident report was released to POST Wrestling after seeking records of the investigation by filing a Freedom of Information request. The criminal investigations unit of the Berwyn Police Department investigated...
Forest Park residents seek short-term rental ban in residential areas
Residents in Forest Park are taking steps to ban Airbnbs in residential areas due to noise, litter, and other disturbances caused by renters.
Boy, 15, charged in St. Patrick’s Day armed robbery in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy was charged with robbing two men at gunpoint last month in the River North neighborhood. The teen was identified as one of a group of people who stole property from two men, 25 and 47, on March 17 in the 400 block of West Erie Street, according to police.
Man charged in West Side murder; prosecutors detail alleged apartment attack
A Chicago man has been charged with murder after prosecutors say he killed a woman inside her West Side apartment last week.
The Old-School Polish Restaurant In Illinois That’s Worth The Drive
There’s a restaurant in Broadview, Illinois that’s been quietly perfecting the art of Polish comfort food while the rest of the world chases food trends like they’re going out of style. Sawa’s Old Warsaw is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you’ve been wasting...
Gen Z hacker ‘thankful that I got caught’ after student data breach hits thousands...
The I-Team and ABC News are investigating what authorities call a concerning trend of Gen Z becoming a training ground for hacking.
Few Strong Tornadoes, Hail Larger Than Baseballs Possible
Tuesday will be another active day across the Central U.S. with a level 3 out of 5 severe risk across parts of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. This includes Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and Des Moines. A few strong tornadoes, hail larger than baseballs, damaging winds will all be possible. Heavy rain could also lead to flooding. Watch this video for the latest hour-by-hour...
Man, 27, shot to death while entering Chicago apartment building
CHICAGO - A man was killed in a shooting Monday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood. The 27-year-old was going inside an apartment building just after 9:30 p.m. when three men got out of a car and started shooting at him inside the vestibule, according to police. The victim...
