Southwest suburban pizzeria is offering free pizza to catch would-be burglars
Anyone who identifies the suspects, or, as the owners called them, "mozzarella-brained bandits," will receive free pizza for a year.
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Anyone who identifies the suspects, or, as the owners called them, "mozzarella-brained bandits," will receive free pizza for a year.
The owners of Sopranos Pizza & Catering, located at 1527 S. State St. in Lockport, posted a video on their Facebook page of the incident on Tuesday around 3:30 a.m.
Federal funding at the school district supports college and career readiness and vocational programs that students say are invaluable.
The haul came from two homes after a monthslong investigation.
Denzel Hawthorne, who was associated with both residences, is being held on charges of possession to deliver cocaine and heroin and other drug and gun charges.
Things are going pretty well for the Lockport Township High School girls' basketball team. The Porters have a great player who doesn't have much experience, and she's part of three sets of siblings on the squad. Most importantly, they've taken a big leap in the third year under their head coach.
The body was found a little after 1 p.m. near the dam which manages flooding risk along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
The pre-trial hearing for the 70-year-old man accused of shooting and injuring his neighbor last month in Lockport Township was delayed until July after a court appearance on Friday. John Shadbar pleaded not guilty to several charges, including attempted murder and a hate crime. Friday's hearing was supposed to be the first pre-trial hearing for him.
The Lockport Township victim came face to face with the alleged shooter for the first time since the incident.
John Shadbar, 70, appeared before a Will County judge on Thursday and was denied release.
Prosecutors said there was a clear history of issues between the alleged shooter and his neighbor, a white woman who had two Black sons.
Melissa Robertson’s family says she’s in critical, but stable condition after police said her neighbor in unincorporated Lockport shot her. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The victim's aunt said the attack was motivated by race.
Deputies say a 45-year-old woman was shot once near 144th Place and Rickerman Road around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
The school board was seeking the $85 million bond issue after a ceiling collapse at the 114-year-old Lockport Township High School Central Campus in November.
Jaron Nabors Jr., 24, was charged with the murder of James Berry, 52, of Lockport Township back on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Responding deputies found a 55-year-old man lying near the front door of the residence who had been shot. A second victim, a 52-year-old man, was also found lying on the ground near the man.
Both won $1 million each by playing the new instant ticket game, $10 million, lottery officials said.
Students will have the day off on Tuesday as staff prepares to move into the vacant Lincoln-Way North High School in Frankfort.
Lockport Township High School District 205 decided on the solution Tuesday night – after kids had been having class online for days.
A ceiling collapse inside a high school in southwest suburban Lockport led to students being dismissed on Thursday. No students or staff members were present when the plaster ceiling collapsed inside the third-floor classroom at Lockport Township High School's central campus, according to District 205. No injuries were reported.
No students or staff members were present when the ceiling collapsed inside the classroom at Lockport Township High School's central campus.
They're both females, up to date on vaccines, spayed, and ready for adoption.
According to the ISP, the new centers have state-of-the-art technology to help them analyze massive amounts of data in real time.
Police said unknown offenders approached a car the victims were in and began firing shots.
Cedrick Taylor, 40, of Winfield, has been charged with 45 counts of willfully preparing a false tax return for others and six counts of filing false tax returns for himself.
Natalie Hernandez, 22, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with discharge of a firearm.
An isolated strong storm may wander into our area overnight tonight, mainly north of I-88, but most will remain dry, mild, and windy as south winds prime the atmosphere for Friday's storm threat.
Direct Energy Services, LLC has settled a lawsuit from the state of Illinois over deceptive and fraudulent business practices for $12 million.
The first police officers who arrived on scene had trouble getting inside because of furniture blocking the front and rear entrances.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
Victims can now file civil lawsuits against rule-breaking tow operators, and police will have the ability to tow away and impound predatory companies' tow trucks.
Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration "demonstrated a willful disregard" for his court order blocking the government from transferring Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the order as part of his "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative on Tuesday.
Opponents have said an earlier curfew won't make a difference, and will just push the problem of teen takeovers to other neighborhoods.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
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Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
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"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
We'd like to highlight its spring kitty season. The adoption agency have plenty of kittens or older cats looking for their forever homes.
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A 13-year-old boy was shot on a Red Line train, the latest act of violence on the CTA.
A 19-foot cross will be raised in Daley Plaza Thursday evening ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations and services.
Anyone who identifies the suspects, or, as the owners called them, "mozzarella-brained bandits," will receive free pizza for a year.
Chicago police said officers responded to a call of a person shot around 10:12 p.m. in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue.
Florida State University urged students to seek shelter and await further instructions as police responded to reports of an active shooter.
Cyrus Spurlock said he was taking the Blue Line to Wicker Park Friday night when his beloved violin was stolen.
Cedrick Taylor, 40, of Winfield, has been charged with 45 counts of willfully preparing a false tax return for others and six counts of filing false tax returns for himself.
Natalie Hernandez, 22, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with discharge of a firearm.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
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The Central-leading Cubs (12-9) took two of three from the Padres at Wrigley Field earlier in the month.
Tyler Herro made his first eight shots and was 13 of 19 in the game. The All-Star guard nailed three 3-pointers.
The Chicago White Sox have announced a slate of new theme nights and special promotions for the 2025 season, and they include a special Juneteenth day party, a Pokemon Go T-shirt giveaway and a special Seinfeld-referencing bobblehead.
Nico Hoerner's triple leading off the 10th inning drove in automatic runner Dansby Swanson for the win for the Cubs.
Florida State University urged students to seek shelter and await further instructions as police responded to reports of an active shooter.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened in a train car, but did not immediately provide further information.
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a man convicted of killing a police officer to be executed next month.
