Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a...
Attendees call on commission to review CPD and ISP for any role they had in assisting federal immigration agents. The Illinois Accountability Commission held its first public meeting Thursday to review and document misconduct of federal immigration agents in Chicago. The commission heard testimony from medical...
Chicago area man gets 22 years in prison for gunrunning, prosecutors say
CHICAGO - An Elgin man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for gunrunning in northwest suburban Kane County. Graham Green, 26, received the sentence on Friday in Kane County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to felony unlawful sale or delivery of a firearm, according to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Two Sandwich teens, Romeoville teen arrested in Bolingbrook
The Bolingbrook Police Department on Tuesday arrested two Sandwich teens and a Romeoville teen in connection with an armed robbery. Nineteen-year-olds Julius Kidd and Jelani Whitfield of Sandwich, along with a 17-year-old from Romeoville, were taken into custody in the 100 block of Nutwood Court. Police say the...
Family speaks out after great-grandfather, veteran hit, killed while walking in Hillside: EXCLUSIVE
A 78-year-old great-grandfather, who survived being shot in Vietnam, lost his life after he was hit by a vehicle, that also struck multiple cars, while he was walking in the west suburbs. His son spoke exclusively with ABC7.
Illinois mother of four wins $200,000 prize on her favorite lottery ticket
CHICAGO, Ill. — After having won a generous prize on a favorite lottery ticket once before, an Illinois woman decided to keep playing her favorite game until she ended up winning a $200,000 prize. An Illinois mother of four had luck with a particular lottery game in the past,...
2 suspects allegedly tried to lure children into van in South Austin, police say
Chicago police issued an alert about two suspects who allegedly tried to lure children into a van on the city's West Side on Friday afternoon.
Push for Chicago Teen Curfew to Control Large Gatherings Faces Uncertain Future
Some City Council members are making another attempt to implement a teen curfew after a youth gathering turned deadly last month. Instead of allowing police to impose so-called “snap” curfews just 30 minutes in advance, a new plan calls for more lead time before dispersing large crowds. A...
Man, two women injured after shots fired into car on Chicago’s West Side
A man and two women were shot while inside a car in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Chicago crime: Teen robbed woman, 19, at gunpoint, police say
CHICAGO - An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the armed robbery of a 19-year-old woman on the city’s South Side earlier this year. Zedrick Richardson, of Chicago, was arrested this week in connection with the alleged armed robbery back in September in Hyde Park. He...
Chicago first responders thanked with performance by Leo High School Boys Choir
Chicago first responders were thanked for their service Thursday with a holiday concert put on by the Leo High School Boys Choir. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen takes a look.

















