Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the...
Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city protects residents.
Man pleads guilty to killing father in front of young daughter in Evanston
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a father who was playing Pokémon GO with his daughter in an Evanston park.
Dog found after being stolen from woman in Gage Park alley
"Mamas" has been found safe after being stolen on Sunday night.
Man carjacked repo man to take back relative’s car, prosecutors say
A 23-year-old Chicago man accused of teaming up with two relatives to take back a repossessed car at gunpoint is free on electronic monitoring after a judge denied prosecutors’ request to detain him. Prosecutors said a 33-year-old repo man was dispatched last Thursday to pick up a Chrysler 300...
Legally blind Chicago man to be reunited with stolen support dog after 2 months
After a two-month search, a legally blind Chicago man has been reunited with his emotional support dog, Bam Bam, who was stolen from his backyard.
From boots to vacuums: Palos Heights Police recover $250K in stolen freight
A Palos Heights man is facing a felony charge after detectives uncovered more than $250,000 in stolen merchandise stashed inside his home and a Bridgeview storage unit, the result of a months-long investigation that started with hunting boots. Almahdi Qasem, 20, has been charged with theft over $100,000 but less...
Chicago woman charged with DUI in deadly Dan Ryan crash
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman was driving under the influence when she crashed on a Dan Ryan Expressway ramp, killing one of her passengers this weekend, according to police. The single-car rollover crash happened Saturday on the I-94 northbound exit to 130th Street, state police said. Daja Williams, 27, was...
Target fires hundreds of Little Village warehouse employees
Hundreds of Target workers in Chicago appear to be out of a job after a scheme to not pay back medical loans offered by the company.
Oak Park school superintendent resigns days before start of school
Oak Park School District 97 Superintendent Ushma Shah abruptly resigned her position just days before the start of the school year.
Former Robbins acting police chief pleads guilty to battery in 2024 station attack
Former Robbins acting police Chief Carl Scott pleaded guilty to battery charges Monday.