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CHICAGO – A Glock 21 pistol, once handed over in good faith during a Chicago gun buyback program, mysteriously vanished from police custody, only to resurface nearly a year later in the possession of a 16-year-old boy. The unsettling incident raises serious concerns about the security of Chicago's gun turn-in...

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Pastor John F. Hannah and the New Life Covenant Southeast Church are preparing for a major Easter celebration that aims to bring both spiritual renewal and practical support to the Chicago community. This year’s event will feature “The Journey,” a compelling, creative retelling of the story of Jesus Christ, paired...

A high-speed pursuit sent police after a car plowing recklessly down the Eisenhower and Dan Ryan expressways during the afternoon rush Thursday. Police started following the black Hyundai Sonata on the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side. The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak...

Brandon Sanders, once arrested in Great Falls for human trafficking, now faces federal indictments after grim findings in Chicago. The initial charges were dropped due to legal challenges, but recent events have brought new attention to the case.

A young woman may have helped prove a pattern against a suspected serial CTA creep. It all started for Brii Williams, 27, when she was using the Brown Line, like she does most weekday mornings. But when a man sat next to her and started touching her, she pulled out her phone. "When I looked up, he was standing in...

Brookfield, Illinois: Nathan Valerrio, a cherished 17-year-old Riverside-Brookfield High School student-athlete, passed away on April 1, 2025, leaving his loved ones behind. He was a beloved member of the school’s athletic programs known for his dedication, teamwork, and vibrant spirit. His untimely death has sent...

MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. (WGN) — A former suburban officer is accused of leaving the scene of a crash while driving under the influence, Midlothian police announced. On Monday, March 31, just after 2:20 p.m., Midlothian police officers responded to the parking lot of the White Castle, located at 14700 S. Cicero Ave., on the...

CHICAGO - A woman was taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit in the Chicago suburbs late Thursday afternoon. What we know: — The chase happened around 5:45 p.m. on the Dan Ryan Expressway, with SkyFOX video showing a black vehicle flashing its hazard lights and weaving through traffic. Officers followed...

The site of a now-defunct suburban mall will soon be transformed into a brand new children’s museum. The new Matteson Children’s Museum will redevelop a portion of the former Lincoln Mall site in the south suburbs, according to an announcement. The project is anticipated to open in 2028.