Driver rescued after crashing into icy creek in west suburbs, officials say
A driver was rescued after crashing into an icy creek in the west suburbs on Thursday morning, officials said.
Suspects in custody after armed home invasions in Homer Glen and Lemont
Investigators believe the same crew is behind a pair of armed home invasions in recent days targeting women pulling into their driveways before forcing their way into their homes in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Chicago priest walks 1,000 miles, championing children’s rights through faith
Father Gary Graf, a Chicago priest, embarked on a 1,000 mile journey to protect children, walking from Dolton, Illinois to the Statue of Liberty, in an effort to raise awareness about the plight of undocumented immigrants and to advocate for the Dream Act.
Aurora warming center gets $360K donation of PPE from Teinnovations
The harsh winter conditions aren't the only challenge for Aurora's warming center. Keeping staff and clients healthy can be a challenge, too. They're getting a big donation to help them through.
Catholic faithfuls flock to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine despite frigid temps, immigration fears
Mass will begin at 8 p.m. and will be streamed online.
Man charged with arson, concealing a homicide after roommate found shot to death following...
A man has been charged with setting a fire in his Cicero apartment building to cover up the shooting death of his roommate last month. Police say that around 9:15 p.m. on Nov. 3, officers and firefighters responded to reports of an explosion and fire in a three-story building on the 1800 block of South 51st Avenue.
Plainfield Man Arrested Following Barricade Situation
On Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, at approximately 4:16 p.m., members of the Plainfield Police Department, along with several surrounding law enforcement agencies, responded to a report of a barricaded subject, later identified as Ryan D. Harter, who was in possession of a firearm in the 25400 block of West Springview...
Man sentenced to 38 years in prison in deadly 2022 stabbing of his mother
Abel Quinones-Herstad, 23, was charged with first-degree murder of his mother, Edith Gonzalez-Alarcon, 55, in July 2022.
Cook County man on parole faces new gun, drug charges
COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A Blue Island man on parole for a gun conviction is facing new felony charges after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun and suspected marijuana. This Winter Ear Protector Hat Is Taking Ashburn By StormFANYIL |. What we know:. Authorities went to the home...
Elmhurst Horror: Local Man Accused After 21-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Lake County Woods
A 22-year-old Elmhurst man is being held without bond after prosecutors say a missing 21-year-old woman was found dead in a Lake County woodlot, her body hidden off a rural roadway. The suspect, identified as Santino Ortiz, faces multiple felony counts in the killing of Claudia Mojarrieta-Matos. According to a...
