$10K reward offered after girl is found beaten, stabbed to death in West Side...
CHICAGO — A $10,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest or indictment of anyone responsible for killing a 16-year-old girl who was found on a West Side playground this week. A passerby found Kaylah Love’s body near the playground at Horan Park, 3035 West...
Chicago’s Transit Crisis: ‘Doomsday’ Cuts Loom Without $1.5 Billion in State Aid
CHICAGO – The future of Chicagoland’s public transportation hangs in the balance as transit leaders issue a dire warning: without a massive influx of state funding, the region could face unprecedented service cuts that would cripple the economy and leave thousands of residents stranded.
Chicago train robbery suspect struck victim, took her cellphone, police say
CHICAGO - Chicago police are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck and robbed a victim on a CTA Green Line train last week. The incident happened on the train car on March 12, according to Chicago police. What we know: — The suspect allegedly approached the victim, struck her...
Search for missing 16-year-old Chicago girl approaches one week
CHICAGO - The search for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood is nearing one week. What we know: — Jamye Washington was last seen March 17 in the 5900 block of South Princeton Avenue, according to Chicago police. She is 5 feet tall with...
Man fatally stabbed on Chicago’s Far South Side; suspect in custody: police
CHICAGO - A man is dead and another is in custody following a stabbing at a residence on Chicago's Far South Side, police said. The incident occurred at 4:18 p.m. Saturday in the 13300 block of South Avenue M, according to Chicago police. A 59-year-old man was inside the home...
Chicago Shooting Suspect Captured in Indianapolis by U.S. Marshals
CHICAGO – A man wanted in connection with a Chicago shooting that left a woman wounded was taken into custody in Indianapolis by U.S. Marshals and Chicago police, officials confirmed.
Chicago’s immigrant community rallies in solidarity ahead of May Day protests
With just over a month until May Day, immigrant advocates gathered at the Chicago Teachers Union Headquarters on Saturday to share plans for protests, work stoppages and boycotts.
Semi-truck catches fire on I-294/I-80 at I-94 near Indiana border, video shows
COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A semi-truck caught fire Saturday afternoon on I-294/I-80 westbound at I-94, just past the Indiana border, video shows. What we know: — The incident occurred around 4:06 p.m. near Illinois Route 394 in Cook County and appeared to slow traffic in the area. Video of...
One dead after boat capsizes on Lake Michigan
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — One person is dead after a boating incident on Lake Michigan. Police say Indiana Conservation Officers responded to reports of two people in the water from a capsized boat around 1:30 p.m. Friday near East Chicago. One person was pulled out by a nearby...
Lucky $500K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Illinois Grocery Store
Someone in Roscoe is $500,000 richer after buying a winning lottery ticket at Schnucks. You better check your tickets!. Imagine walking into your local grocery store, picking up a quick snack or gallon of milk, and walking out with HALF A MILLION DOLLARS in your pocket and you don't even know it! How wild is that?