Chicago Man Extradited, Charged With Killing 3 Concrete Workers Over $2,300 Dispute
CHICAGO — A 32-year-old Chicago man is facing three counts of first-degree murder after authorities say he fatally shot three construction workers over a payment dispute involving $2,300 — then fled to Mexico. Vilmer Alcaraz, the accused, was extradited back to Chicago last week and is now being...
15-year-old charged with killing duck, chicken on Northwest Side
A 15-year-old boy killed two small animals in a family’s backyard on the Northwest Side last month, Chicago police said Wednesday. On May 22, someone entered a yard in the 5200 block of West Newport and killed the animals, CPD said. The boy is charged with two counts of animal cruelty and misdemeanor trespassing.
Employee injured in fire at food ingredient manufacturing company in Bedford Park
Video shows as flames shot out of the plant on Thursday morning in the south suburbs.
Chinatown casino shuttle robbery suspect is charged with second attack
The man accused of robbing a victim after he stepped off a casino shuttle bus in Chinatown earlier this year is now charged with mugging another person in the neighborhood that same day. Willie Greenwood, 27, walked up behind a 48-year-old man as the victim walked near 23rd Street and...
Vito and Nick’s Pizzeria celebrating 105th anniversary with party
A staple on the city's Southwest Side is celebrating its 105th anniversary!
Missing Plainfield Man Found After Wednesday Search
UPDATE: The Plainfield Police Department confirmed to WJOL that Ben, the subject of the search, has been located. The family and department thank the public in their help in the search. ——————ORIGINAL STORY———————– The Plainfield Police Department are...
Person stabbed to death on Blue Line train close to O’Hare
The victim suffered a puncture wound to the thigh, and was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he died, police said.
Bolingbrook puts new restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters
The ordinance, an amendment to Village Code 50-4, prohibits any e-bike or e-scooter with a motor exceeding 750 watts.
Monkeying Around Just Got Wild at Brookfield Zoo’s New Habitat
Brookfield Zoo is about to completely change the game for animal lovers, especially those who can't get enough of gorillas, orangutans, and monkeys. Starting July 11, you'll be able to explore a brand-new, three-acre outdoor primate paradise. This new space, called James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests, is...
Naperville residents urged to lock up to prevent break-ins
The Naperville Police Department is reminding residents to their keep homes and vehicles locked to prevent burglaries. In a Facebook post last week, the department noted that break-ins tend to increase during the summer, telling the public, “Make sure that you lock all doors and windows to your homes and to any...
