Judge delays ruling on TRO for Markham Park District over prom helicopter
A judge Monday delayed a decision on issuing a temporary restraining order against the Markham Park District for an incident involving a helicopter landing for prom last week.
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A judge Monday delayed a decision on issuing a temporary restraining order against the Markham Park District for an incident involving a helicopter landing for prom last week.
A judge Monday delayed a decision on issuing a temporary restraining order against the Markham Park District for an incident involving a helicopter landing for prom last week.
A Markham police detective pulled a cold case off the shelf and kept digging for years until he found the man now accused of killing 17-year-old Alexis Rhodes in 2021.
An invoice handed to the city attorney shows the Markham Park District's executive director charged a deposit for a prom helicopter landing — which took place in a public park without authorization — to a taxpayer-funded credit card.
Less than a week after this helicopter landed at a park, catching many by surprise, the stunt for the park director's daughter has turned political.
Markham Park District executive director Quintina Brown told police the use of the helicopter was OK'd by the park board president, who negated her claim.
Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots, but it's not just a dress, dance, and limo ride anymore.
In March 2025, Diamond Harvey and Jamari Stigler were shot and killed while sitting inside a car. The suspect was captured three days later.
Diamond Harvey, along with Jamari Stigler, was shot to death while sitting in a car in March 2025. Terrell Fox was arrested in Markham by task force members for the homicides.
One person was injured in a four-vehicle crash on I-57 in the south Chicago suburb of Markham during the midday hours Monday.
Melody Townsend was convicted after the body of her daughter was found by first responders wrapped in plastic inside the attic of a burned, abandoned home in Markham in 2017. No charges were filed in the murder.
Melody Townsend was charged after the body of her daughter, Ana Marie Townsend, was found by first responders wrapped in plastic inside the attic of a burned, abandoned house in 2017.
Melody Townsend was taken into custody in 2023 after tips led to her location in California.
A man has been charged with reckless homicide, after he caused a high-speed crash that killed two people last year on Interstate 57 near Markham, Illinois.
In south suburban Markham, the city and the park district are two separate entities. This week, the city filed a motion in court, insisting the park district answer questions about its finances or lack thereof.
City leaders in Markham, Illinois, said the move will help curb the high turnover in neighborhoods. Investors believe it will lead to a bigger issue.
Current renters can renew their leases, but no landlord will be able to offer new leases on single-family homes.
Jamel M Warren Mallett, 27, went missing on Wednesday around 2 p.m. in Markham, Illinois.
ISP said that on Thursday, May 22, the Country Club Hills Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two suspects who were wanted for theft.
Information about the trooper's condition, and about whether there were any arrests or citations, was not immediately available.
Information about the trooper’s condition, and about whether there were any arrests or citations, was not immediately available.
State police confirmed the crash was fatal, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
Police said Montel Hayes nearly hit several cars and gas pumps while fleeing police, at times reaching speeds of more than 130 mph.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Kent Hill was out $1,800 after he said a customer never paid him an insurance check for a repair job. CBS 2's Lauren victory reports.
The Obama Presidential Center is adjacent to three Chicago neighborhoods: Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South Shore, where businesses hope visitors who came for the president will stay to explore their communities and visit them, too.
Tristan Gray hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins added four more runs in the fifth on the way to a 9-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Leaders of New Chicago, Indiana, have voted to terminate their police chief, who is accused of selling a gun that was evidence in an investigation to a pawn shop.
The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill giving rideshare drivers the ability to unionize in the final hours of the spring session.
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill giving rideshare drivers the ability to unionize in the final hours of the spring session.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Illinois could soon reform the state's regulations on delinquent property tax sales after the House approved a bill 80-35 along party lines Saturday evening that lets homeowners keep their equity.
The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court said it will hear an appeal seeking to redraw the state's Republican-friendly congressional map, a move that could open a path for Democrats to gain seats in 2028.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 billion budget for 2026 early Monday morning. It's the largest budget in state history.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
Sunny and warm, but cooler by the lake Tuesday. Highs in the mid-70s.
The Obama Presidential Center is adjacent to three Chicago neighborhoods: Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South Shore, where businesses hope visitors who came for the president will stay to explore their communities and visit them, too.
Leaders of New Chicago, Indiana, have voted to terminate their police chief, who is accused of selling a gun that was evidence in an investigation to a pawn shop.
A 32-year-old woman from Aurora, Illinois, with a severe medical condition has been missing for three days and her family is desperate to find her.
The mayor of Hammond, Indiana was upbeat after the Illinois General Assembly failed to pass bills to sweeten the Bears stadium deal.
The Obama Presidential Center is adjacent to three Chicago neighborhoods: Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South Shore, where businesses hope visitors who came for the president will stay to explore their communities and visit them, too.
Leaders of New Chicago, Indiana, have voted to terminate their police chief, who is accused of selling a gun that was evidence in an investigation to a pawn shop.
A man was killed in an Oak Park police shooting after officers pulled over an SUV and struggled with the driver over a gun.
A 32-year-old woman from Aurora, Illinois, with a severe medical condition has been missing for three days and her family is desperate to find her.
Legislation protecting Illinois customers receiving professional massages from sexual assaults and harassment is now on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.
Could banning cell phones make Illinois classrooms better places to learn? State lawmakers are betting on it, sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk to do exactly that.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
A long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit can be one of the most difficult journeys a parent can face, but starting next week, Illinois becomes only the second state in the nation to offer NICU-specific leave for moms and dads.
Chicago has the largest air quality monitoring network in the country thanks to a partnership between the city, the University of Illinois Chicago, and local community groups.
Tristan Gray hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins added four more runs in the fifth on the way to a 9-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
A last-minute push in the Illinois Senate passed to keep the Chicago Bears stadium in the state failed, at least for the moment, when the House adjourned without a vote. So what's next?
Matthew Liberatore took a shutout into the sixth inning and Masyn Winn hit a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Dennis Hull, a hockey pro who spent 13 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, died late last week.
Police on Monday were seeking help from the public in finding two suspects in a robbery on a CTA Red Line platform along the Dan Ryan Expressway last week.
A man was killed in an Oak Park police shooting after officers pulled over an SUV and struggled with the driver over a gun.
The man charged with the murder of a Loyola University freshman was back in court Monday for a status hearing.
A Walgreens drugstore was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's Logan Square community early Monday morning.
A man and woman were shot and killed early Monday morning in the west Chicago suburb of Bellwood.
