4th annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest returns this weekend to Portage Park
This year, the event will feature nine of Chicagoland's favorite hot dog vendors competing for your vote to become top dog.
Batch of mosquitoes in Glenview test positive for West Nile Virus
The district encourages people to check areas around their home for anything that can hold water, as this is where you will find the insects.
Online Illinois Lottery player wins over $1.6M in FastPlay game
Lottery officials said the winning ticket was sold on Tuesday.
2 teens charged with robbing girl, woman at gunpoint on SW Side
The teens were identified as the suspects in the armed robbery of a 14-year-old girl and a 35-year-old woman in the 9400 block of South Justine Street.
Man, 50, charged with shooting another in West Englewood
Roy Armond, 50, was arrested on Tuesday in the 6300 block of South Damen Avenue.
Zion man charged in armed robbery of Beach Park restaurant
Lake County State's Attorney's Office charged Shane L. Lones, 41, with one count of armed robbery.
2 men charged in wrong-way crash that injured ISP trooper in Markham
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.
Memorial Day celebrations held across Chicago area
In honor of Memorial Day, cities nationwide hosted ceremonies and events to remember fallen service members.
Florida man charged in road rage shooting on I-94 in Gurnee
On May 16, around 11:05 p.m., troopers responded to the report of an expressway shooting on I-94 northbound near Grand Avenue in Gurnee.
2 hurt, 1 critically in drive-by shooting in Humboldt Park
According to Chicago police, a 59-year-old man and a woman of unknown age were approached by someone in a black SUV, who fired multiple shots in their direction.
Woman charged after attempting to hit 2 CPD officers with car
Chicago police said the on Wednesday officers attempted a traffic stop when Keyana Wells, 24, attempted to hit them in order to prevent arrest while driving in the 200 block of South Cicero Avenue.
Chicago man charged with beating, stabbing 43-year-old on SW Side
Rey Gonzalez, 21, was arrested by Chicago police officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday.
Teen charged in South Side shooting of 14-year-old
Police did not say what led up to the shooting or the relationship between the two boys, but said the 17-year-old was placed into custody and charged accordingly.
Chicago man charged in fatal stabbing of contractor to remain in jail
The victim, identified as Freddy Roberto Pena-Busto, was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he died.
1 killed, 2 hurt after Jeep collides with classic car in Deer Park, Illinois
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Jeep driver said he did not see the Romero and began to turn left in front of it, causing the two to collide.