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A Western Springs man lost $35,000 after a caller convinced him he'd missed jury duty and faced arrest. A Palos Park woman got the same pitch by text — and went to the police instead.

A pet store located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago entered the national spotlight after its 2,000-gallon fish tank burst last week. Security camera footage shared by Something Fishy Pets on Facebook shows the massive tank suddenly bursting and flooding a large part of the facility as a worker runs to help. The vid

The probable cause of death is accidental drowning, pending toxicology results.

Tucked away at 5435 W 127th St in Crestwood, Illinois, Pass It On Thrift Center is the kind of place that makes you forget how long you have been shopping. With a 4.5-star rating from hundreds of happy customers, this store has built a loyal following of bargain lovers, treasure hunters, and everyday shoppers.

A 17-year-old boy found lying in the middle of a South Side street overnight had been shot multiple times, Chicago police said, but detectives are still trying to determine exactly when the shooting occurred. Nobody called 911 to report gunfire in the area. And the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system that once covered

OAK LAWN, Ill. (WGN) — A Missouri man is accused of traveling to Illinois and killing his ex-wife inside an Oak Lawn home. According to Oak Lawn police, at around 1:10 p.m. on April 5, officers were called to a home in the 9400 South block of 53rd Court for a well-being check. Police said […]

Investigators later found that a Chevrolet Silverado was the alleged vehicle that struck and killed the victim.

Social media influencers are emerging as a potential force in the upcoming mayoral race, even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce whether he will seek reelection.

"This choice comes from the heart. I want to spend more time with my family. They are the most important part of my world." The post Jarrett Payton Steps Down From Sports Anchor Role At WGN After Ten Years appeared first on Barrett Media .

An immigration attorney's promise of a pathway to citizenship for tens of thousands of people never materialized, according to a new lawsuit. She had an office in the west suburbs, a multi-million-dollar condo in Chicago and a pink private jet.