In new filing, retired judge owns up to misconduct in theft from Tuskegee Airman
Earlier this month, a judge ordered Martin to pay Wilkerson's estate a jaw-dropping $1.1 million for the theft. Now, we have learned she is owning up to it.
CEO says Bears are at a 'stalemate' with Arlington Heights regarding possible move
Some conflicts have emerged over how much tax the Bears would pay if they built a large, mixed-use complex, including the stadium at the property.
Hit-and-run victim recounts being flipped, injured by car before White Sox game
Chuck Janczy's feet were hanging out of the sunroof of a car that hit him on Tuesday night outside of Guaranteed Rate Field.
Defendant released, charges dropped in murder case of CPD officer Clifton Lewis
Lewis was shot four times as two masked men tried to rob the store.
Former Cook County judge accused of stealing money from Tuskegee airman
A complaint filed by an attorney disciplinary commission accused the former judge of misusing thousands of dollars belonging to the veteran.
Extra-alarm fire under control near pallet company, shipping storage yard in Back of the Yards
Helping contain the flames was a perfectly-timed downpour on the South Side.
As Chicago traffic increases, more commuters turn to Metra
Eight out of the 10 highest ridership days on the Metra system since the pandemic occurred in May.
DCFS charges 9 year old $30K, would-be adoptive mom says money is needed for child's future
"A lot of the foster kids end up being homeless, they say. I can see why. DCFS is taking their money from them."
DCFS accused of using girl's inheritance to pay for unnecessary hospital stay
The Cook County Public Guardian is challenging the agency's move in court calling it 'outrageous.'
Could a lifeguard shortage delay the opening of Chicago city pools again?
Last year, the city's pools didn't open until early July.
Dog stolen from woman at gunpoint on Northwest Side, police say
Police say the victim was walking her French bulldog when an unknown suspect approached her from behind, displayed a firearm, and demanded her dog.
Tensions flare over plan to house migrants at Wilbur Wright College
Ald. Nick Sposato (38th) said that come June 1, hundreds of migrants will be relocated to Wright College to alleviate the crowds at police stations.
6 kids hospitalized after being locked in hot van in Cook County
People nearby attempted to help the children after they hear them screaming for help.
Projects such as Kennedy construction are causing trickle-down traffic jams everywhere
When the alternates are put under the knife for pothole or sewer work, drivers go further off the grid - and the cascade effect widens out.
Two weeks after high-rise fire, condo owners push management to make changes
Residents at Lakefront Place Condos are calling on building management to step up as problems begin to stack up.