Feds dismantle alleged gun trafficking ring that funneled dozens of firearms from Georgia to...
Five people face federal charges after prosecutors say a trafficking ring funneled dozens of guns from Georgia to Chicago gangs tied to violent crimes.
Man charged in killing mom of 5 heading to church last January
A Chicago man has been charge in connection with a shooting that killed a mother of five last January.
Police urge residents to avoid multiple suburban streets amid ‘active investigation’
Residents in a west Chicago suburb are being asked to avoid numerous roadways as police conduct an "active investigation" Tuesday. The Kane County Sheriff's office said it was assisting the Lombard Police Department with an investigation in multiple locations, including:. Sugar Grove Parkway/Prairie Street. Illinois Ro
Oak Park police release video of deadly struggle over gun during traffic stop: police
An Oak Park police officer shot and killed a suspect during a struggle over a gun during a traffic stop Sunday night, police said.
Woman dead after being hit by CTA Brown Line train on North Side; trains...
A 35-year-old woman died after a northbound CTA Brown Line train hit her at the Addison station Tuesday morning, officials said.
Mount Prospect police searching for missing 13-year-old boy; asking for public’s help
Police in suburban Mount Prospect are asking for the public's help in searching for a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen leaving his home Monday night. Alexy Schroeter, who is diagnosed with a mild intellectual disability, was last seen about 11:30 p.m. near Lions Park wearing a gray t-shirt and gray shorts. Acc
Village approves outside agency to investigate Lt. Miller incident
At the June 22 council meeting, the Village of Forest Park unanimously approved a “Resolution authorizing and ratifying approval of the prior execution of an Investigative Service Agreement with Gold Shield Detective Agency, Inc.,” following the Cook County Sheriff’s Office’s failure to be able to handle the case in a
ICE claims Oak Park barber is ‘criminal illegal alien’
As far as Frank Shemitraku is concerned, his nephew is an honest person and not a criminal. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed Friday that Oak Park barber Besnik “Nik” Shembitrasi, Shemitraku’s nephew, was apprehended May 17 and claimed that he entered the country illegally from Albania in 2005.
A Celebrity-Backed Burger Chain Has Closed Its Last Illinois Location
Wahlburgers has closed its St. Charles restaurant in the Chicago suburbs. The burger spot announced its closure on social media on June 29. The team also hinted at a future location. Wahlburgers St. Charles Closes After Lease Expires. Massachusetts-based Wahlburgers has closed its St. Charles restaurant after six years
FOX Chicago’s Dawn Hasbrouck signs off after 16 years
After almost 17 years at FOX Chicago, Dawn Hasbrouck is signing off for the last time. Our news team sends her well wishes.
