"Starved Rock Killer" Chester Weger dies at 86
Chester Weger, most infamously known as the "Starved Rock Killer," has died at age 86.
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Chester Weger, most infamously known as the "Starved Rock Killer," has died at age 86.
The 15-year-old from Joliet was arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
The shooting was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public.
Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) was arrested earlier this month on felony charges of aggravated battery to a police officer.
Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) was arrested earlier this month on felony charges of aggravated battery to a police officer.
Aiyana Williams was reported missing almost one week ago.
Democrats condemned the president for attacking Iran without seeking congressional authorization, while Republicans supported the strikes.
The car was seen on its side near the corner of Sibley and Cottage Grove.
A village spokesperson said a person was driving a stolen car when it hit another car and then flipped over another vehicle.
Fire chiefs in the north suburbs say they need more resources for water rescues, especially as we head into a heat wave, after two people drowned just this week at Lake Michigan beaches.
A woman gave birth to a healthy baby by the side of the road on Route 53 off ramp Friday afternoon, Palatine fire officials said.
Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 throughout the city and suburbs.
There will be no new trial for the man known as the "Starved Rock Killer," convicted in the death of a woman in the Illinois state park in 1960.
A driver is facing multiple charges, including DUI, after leading Lake County, Illinois, police on a chase that caused multiple crashes along the way, according to law enforcement.
An Illinois toy company challenged President Donald Trump's tariffs in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a long shot bid to press the justices to quickly decide whether they are legal.
Jonathan Britton, 32, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Farm2Veteran is an Illinois-based non-profit working to fight food insecurity across the U.S. veteran community.
Police in Highland Park, Illinois were investigating a threatening antisemitic letter that was sent to a residence in the north suburb and reported Sunday evening.
Police in Highland Park, Illinois were investigating a threatening antisemitic letter that was sent to a residence in the north suburb and reported Sunday evening.
Three children were injured in the crash.
The Union Pacific West line can be used as an alternate route, according to Metra.
With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.
Chicago Public Schools are providing free summer meals as part of its commitment to student health and wellness.
Crestwood Fire Chief Jonathan Newton said crews were called to the 14100 block of South Kenneth Court shortly after 2 p.m.
"Illinois follows the law, but we expect the federal govt to follow the law as well," Pritzker said.
