River Grove School Bus Gets Police Escort
"Stressful" is how a Teresa Borria described putting her special needs son on his school bus every day before a police officer got involved.
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"Stressful" is how a Teresa Borria described putting her special needs son on his school bus every day before a police officer got involved.
The subject was seen in the area of 8821 Wrightwood Avenue on the morning of Feb. 14, the day Marisol Hernandez was killed.
For nearly four years, Dorothy Spourdalakis has been in jail after drugging her 14-year-old severely autistic son and then stabbing him to death.
Star Wars Day is May 4. Use the Force and check out the following activities in Chicago in honor of the occasion.
A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed Friday morning in west suburban River Grove.
Inbound train No. 2202, scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 6:13 a.m., was stopped shortly before 5 a.m. after it struck the pedestrian near the River Grove station at Thatcher Avenue and Arnold Street, Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said.
A car drove through an apartment building early Monday in northwest suburban River Grove.
The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the five-story building at 8245 Belmont Av.
A River Grove mother and another woman are charged with murder for allegedly stabbing an autistic 14-year-old teenager to death in the family's west suburban home.
A 14-year-old boy with autism was found stabbed to death inside an apartment in west suburban River Grove on Sunday.
Two eateries next door to each other in northwest suburban River Grove were in very different stages of cleanup on Tuesday, as flood waters from the Des Plaines River slowly receded.
Gasoline for 99 cents? You would need a canoe to get it in River Grove.
From bowling to karaoke, the Chicagoland area offers many venues for celebrating birthdays while having a drink with friends. The following places will help you plan a memorable event.
Looking for some great Rum drinks? Maybe at a tiki bar or two? Don't worry, the near 'burbs are chock full of funky fun nooks to sing Mele Kalikimaka while you slug Singapore Slings.
One person is in custody after a car smashed into the side of a River Grove car repair shop this morning.
For the first time in nearly three years, the Cook County Sheriff's Police will be getting 26 new officers, as the department figures a way around belt-tightening.
Authorities say a body pulled from the Des Plaines River last week is that of a Rolling Meadows woman who had been reported missing in March.
The body of a woman has been pulled from the Des Plaines River in River Grove, police say.
Living along a river – any river – means keeping your eye to the sky, and rain in the spring means the potential for your street to turn into a river. They know that all too well in River Grove.
A set of wheels on a moving freight train car derailed Friday afternoon, disabling the train and causing delays on two Metra commuter rail lines.
Drug possession charges have been dropped against a River Grove teacher arrested in Chicago last month.
It was spinning so fast, a circuit breaker had to kick in.
The Cubs earned their sixth consecutive win against the White Sox, matching a franchise record for the series.
Four people were reported dead Friday after severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the St. Louis area.
The ship had been buried in the sand at the bottom of the lake for decades before storms this winter apparently revealed it.
"We are simply overjoyed," said Sister Barbara Reid, president of Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park, where Pope Leo earned his Master of Divinity in 1982.
Western wear is in high demand across Chicago for those attending the concert.
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
The FBI accused Hannah Dugan of allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
Currently, Mayor Johnson has strong crime numbers to boast about — a 24% drop in homicides since taking office. But his poll numbers are currently terrible.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Wade-Smith said keeping kids engaged is what keeps them safe.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
Roman Catholics around the globe are looking forward to a historic moment on Sunday: the installation of the first American pope. Two Chicagoans who know Pope Leo XIV from his time in the city will be there beaming with pride.
People on Chicago’s South Side are cleaning up after Thursday night’s storm took down trees in the Beverly and Morgan Park communities.
Pope Leo XIV will be formally installed as bishop of Rome on Sunday at St. Peter's Square, and many Chicagoans are heading to Italy for the historic occasion for America's first pope, who was born in Chicago.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Alcala's Western Wear was brimming with Beyoncé fans looking for hats, boots, and bolo ties.
"This is really happening. This is not part of the negotiating process," sports marketing expert Marc Ganis said.
Chicago police have released a person of interest they took into custody Thursday following a shooting near Wrigley Field without charges.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said they have arrested and charged a Grayslake man who teaches in Gurnee for disseminating child pornography.
The Cubs earned their sixth consecutive win against the White Sox, matching a franchise record for the series.
Four people were reported dead Friday after severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the St. Louis area.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
The Cubs earned their sixth consecutive win against the White Sox, matching a franchise record for the series.
The Bears have been talking about a move from their home of more than 50 years at Soldier Field since 2021.
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will face off Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field in the first game of the Crosstown Classic this weekend.
A lot of that dirty laundry is being dredged up in the soon-to-be-released tell-all book by author Seth Wickersham of ESPN.
Maddy Taylor set the NCAA single-season record Thursday at 105, and counting.
Police and an ambulance were seen at the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues right outside Murphy's Bleachers.
A 25-year-old man and two 26-year-old men got into a quarrel with someone along Crilly Drive in the park, and that person took out a gun and shot them all, police said.
The woman was shot in the head and torso and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.
At 7:10 p.m., the little boy was traveling in a minivan in the 3100 block of South Ashland Avenue when someone fired shots.
Tory L. Gardner, 30, of Cicero, is charged with two felony counts.
