OPRF placed on soft lockdown after false reports of armed student
School officials notified Oak Park police around noon that the high school, in the 200 block of North Scoville Avenue, was placed on lockdown.
Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate Valentine's Day with heart-shaped treats
The treats were shaped into hearts with some spelled out to say, "Sealed with a kiss" and "Home sweet home."
Chicago man charged in alleged carjacking in Greater Grand Crossing
Darnell Ingram, 25, was arrested by members of the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force on Tuesday, in the 6600 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue.
Hearing about water at Blue Island mobile park scheduled for Wednesday
More than 100 people call the Forest View mobile home community in Blue Island home.
Woman, 51, reported missing found dead in wooded area in Bartlett
Initial reports indicated there was no immediate threat to the community and no foul play was suspected.
Gunman approaches, shoots 3 men in parked truck in East Side Chicago
Chicago police said the men, 29, 23, and 20, were sitting inside a parked truck when an unknown man approached the vehicle and fired multiple shots before fleeing the area in an unknown direction.
Search for 9-year-old girl abducted by mother on Chicago's Southwest Side
Danna Gonzalez, 9, was last seen in the area of the 5800 block of South Nottingham Avenue.
Lottery player wins $1M in scratch-off game days after break-up with girlfriend
The winner, who wants to remain anonymous, said he kept the win a secret but felt his life change immediately.
CPD officer struck by reversing car during traffic stop in Homan Square
As officers approached, the driver opened their door, backed up, and hit the officer. The car fled the scene heading eastbound on Flournoy.
CTU announces tentative agreement reached at Instituto schools
Teachers went on strike last Tuesday citing low pay and low staffing levels.
Attacker struck in head with hammer by victim on Northwest Side
Police responded to a battery Saturday just before midnight in the 7300 block of West Summerdale Avenue in Oriole Park where the offender was physically attacking multiple people.
Pair shot, 1 seriously hurt at Near West Side gas station parking lot
Chicago police officers responded to the scene and found a man, 38, and a woman, 18, who were struck by gunfire.
Crash in Archer Heights leaves 1 dead, 6 hurt
One person was killed, and six others were hurt following a crash involving two SUVs in Archer Heights Sunday morning.
5 hurt, 1 critically after argument leads to shooting in Little Village
Fire officials say 5 victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition after shots rang out near 30th and St. Louis.
Schaumburg man arrested for allegedly shooting from apartment balcony
Jacob Tamillo, 37, of Schaumburg was charged with two counts of attempted murder with intent to kill or injure.