Homer Glen pauses use of Flock cameras amid investigation into misuse by county officer
A deputy was placed on administrative leave for potentially misusing the Flock database. The cameras will remain off pending the investigation.
Fan with Down syndrome gets surprise from former White Sox slugger
Jacob, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sat in the front row at a recent game with his dad and sister, but Jacob was there to connect and possibly drum up some business with his favorite player, Jake Burger, who now plays for the Texas Rangers.
Vigil, balloon release held for 18-year-old fatally shot in Crest Hill
Family and friends released balloons to honor and remember Kamarion Coleman, who was killed in a shooting in Crest Hill. Three other teens were also injured.
Northwestern staff member from Highland Park charged with possession of child pornography
A Northwestern University staff member from Highland Park, Illinois, has been charged with possession of child pornography.
Thieves target parked cars in string of burglaries on Near West Side
At least nine parked cars were smashed into and had valuables stolen from inside on the morning of Aug. 25, according to Chicago police.
Cortland Street Bridge to stay closed for years for complex restoration
The Cortland Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River will not be reopening anytime soon, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.
Family turns son's tragic death into mission for new safety standards
After a 7-year-old boy was killed by a falling school gate, his parents began pushing for change. Now, new safety standards aimed at preventing heavy gates from falling are moving forward.
Will County renews agreements with several suburbs for Flock cameras
As some communities across the country are choosing to end their relationship with Flock Safety and its license plate readers over privacy and police misuse concerns, several Chicago suburbs are renewing their use of the controversial police tool.
Frustration grows in Hammond over power restoration timeline; new one provided for Gary
Frustration and concerns continue to linger as many remain without power for the ninth day after storms hit northwest Indiana last week.
Some in NW Indiana could be without power another week after last week's storms
Some people living in northwest Indiana might be waiting another week to have their power restored from last week's storm.
9 hikers from Chicago, Indiana rescued after getting lost during Kentucky trip
The friends, looking to get away from storms, found themselves stranded in the dark, surrounded by steep cliffs and unsure which way to turn.
Nearly 175,000 in NW Indiana still without power in wake of severe storms
Nearly 175,000 homes and businesses in Northwest Indiana remained without power on Friday afternoon, days after severe storms caused widespread damage across the region.
Harvey adding Flock Safety drones amid growing concerns over technology
Police in south suburban Harvey are expanding their surveillance technology with new Flock Safety drones, even as some other cities are cancelling contracts with the technology company.
Nurse suing private security companies after CTA fare jumper knocked her down
A 61-year-old Chicago nurse has filed a lawsuit against two private security companies, after she said she was seriously hurt by a fare dodger at a CTA station on her way to work last year.
In wake of last week's storms, stories of neighbors helping neighbors emerge
Seven confirmed tornadoes touched down in the Chicago suburbs one week ago, causing widespread damage, but the storms also brought out the best in some people, including two men who stepped up for their community in a time of need.