1 person shot on Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago’s western suburbs
Illinois State Police said at 7:31 p.m., troopers were called for shots fired on the inbound Eisenhower at 25th Avenue in Broadview.
Driver who plowed into CTA bus, killing his passenger, had blood alcohol level 2x...
A Westchester man’s blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit when he sped through a red light and collided with a CTA bus, killing his passenger, prosecutors said. Maximino Rivera, 42, remains in a wheelchair due to injuries he suffered in the early morning crash at North and Central avenues around 5:03 a.m. on...
Man who got shot in the head after pointing gun at off-duty cop gets...
A man accused of flashing gang signs and pointing a gun at another man in a McDonald’s parking lot two years ago, only to get shot in the head because the other man was an off-duty Chicago police officer, just got a little salt in his wound: an 18-month prison sentence for illegally possessing the firearm.
Smash-and-grab burglars break into South Shore business, Chicago police say
Thieves broke into a business in the South Shore neighborhood Thursday morning, Chicago police said.
2 boys shot, critically injured on South Side: Chicago police
Two boys were seriously wounded Thursday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's South Side, Chicago police said.
When local police act like ICE agents, we’re all less safe
This spring, a 19-year-old university student named Ximena Arias-Cristobal was sent to an immigrant detention center in Dalton, Georgia, for an alleged traffic violation. The traffic charges were eventually dropped, but it was too late. Authorities in Dalton had already called Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Vance: Milwaukee, Chicago Should Invite D.C.-Style Federal Assist on Crime
Vance: Milwaukee, Chicago Should Invite D.C.-Style Federal Assist on Crime
North Aurora Police Department Welcomes New Officer Anthony Lauria
Please join us in welcoming our newest officer, Anthony Lauria! Officer Lauria was sworn in yesterday afternoon with Mayor Mark Gaffino administering the oath of office in front of family, friends, and co-workers. Officer Lauria said in his decision to become a police officer he was, “Looking for a new...
An Elgin music festival continues to grow
An Aurora DJ will take part in an annual Elgin music festival. Saturday marks the fourth annual festival for Love on the Lawn. This festival was founded by Elgin native Mike Page. Page is a music industry entrepreneur. Keevin Muhammad, also known as DJ Khaaliq, will be one of the...
Things To Do Around Naperville This Labor Day Weekend: August 29 – September 1,...
Jaycees Last Fling Kickoff at Quigley’s / 7-10AM at Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / Join the Naperville Jaycees at Quigley’s between 7-10AM on Friday morning for breakfast to help kick start the Last Fling Weekend! $14 all you can eat buffet with Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, French...