Contractor faces DUI charge for running over another worker in Gurnee
Michael Vazquez, 39, was arrested on Thursday after turning himself in at the Lake County Jail.
Chicago police warn of group robing victims waiting for rideshare on North Side
Police said in each incident, the victims were approached after leaving a tavern and waiting for a rideshare by three to four men who displayed a handgun or used physical force before demanding the victim's property and leaving the scene.
Body found in ditch on I-65 near Crown Point prompts police investigation
Just before 9:30 a.m., a cleanup crew was working on I-65 near Crown Point. While working along the ramp from U.S. 231 to southbound I-65, they found the body lying in the ditch.
Former Ald. Carrie Austin deemed medically unfit for bribery trial, court documents say
According to court documents, a pulmonologist at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute issued her report on Feb.7 that concluded that Austin "is not medically fit to stand trial based on available information based on her current disability.
Group at new Mount Sinai center aims to provide diagnosis for rare diseases
Dr. Bruce Gelb believes the group could solve a third of the cases they review.
Suspect sought in multiple armed robberies in Auburn Gresham neighborhood
Police say in each incident, the suspect, seen on surveillance video from one of the robberies wearing all black or dark clothing and a ski mask, approached the victims and showed a handgun, demanded property from the victims, and then fled on foot.
$1 million Mega Millions ticket sold at grocery store in Portage Park
The winning ticket was purchased at Tony's Fresh Market at 4608 W. Belmont Ave. in Portage Park.
Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new Chicago Park District leader
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, elected three times to serve the 35th ward communities, was appointed by Johnson as the superintendent.
2 New York men attempted to scam $750K in gold bars from elderly Lincolnshire woman
Chen Xinwei, 34, and Tangchao Huang, 55, both from Brooklyn, New York, were arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted theft over $500,000 but less than $1,000,000.
Teen charged in 2 violent robberies on CTA Red Line trains last month
The 17-year-old boy was charged with four felony counts of robbery and three felony counts of aggravated battery to a transit employee/passenger. He also received an additional aggravated battery charge, causing great bodily harm.
Woman, 82, sexually assaulted during home invasion in Auburn Gresham
The incident happened just before 7 p.m. at an apartment in the 1600 block of West 82nd Street in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Orland Park Catholic elementary school moves to e-learning after water main break
Parish operations may be affected, but morning masses are expected to take place.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
He served as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999.
Illinois lottery player wins $1 million after buying online Powerball ticket
The next Powerball drawing is Monday night, with an estimated jackpot of $230 million.
2 teens charged in armed robbery of man in Woodlawn neighborhood
The boys, both 15, were charged with felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm and criminal trespass of a vehicle. One of them received an additional charge of unlawful possession of a handgun.