Amid extreme heat, expert has reminder about air conditioning maintenance
It doesn't help the situation, needless to say, if someone's air conditioning goes out at home. So experts have tips to prevent that from happening.
With dangerous heat coming, Park Forest apartment complex residents have no AC
The thermostats inside the apartments read 88 degrees on Thursday, with the air conditioner for several buildings being broken.
Evergreen Park mayor has warning after harrowing battle with West Nile virus
Former Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton caught the virus in 2012, and had severe symptoms.
Boater urges safety after rescuing father, sons on capsized jet ski in Lake Michigan
On Father's Day, Lake Michigan took a dangerous turn for a father and his teenage sons out for a jet ski ride. Video showed a father and sons in the water after the jet ski flipped.
Couple accused of running massive fentanyl, cocaine operation in southwest suburbs
The drug operation spans from Frankfort to Oak Lawn, and includes a storage unit in Alsip where drugs, weapons, and wads of cash were found, according to the feds.
1 believed dead in Crestwood house explosion, fire, officials say
One person is believed to have died in a Crestwood house explosion and fire Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Chicago prepares for "No Kings" demonstrations after Tuesday's ICE protests
Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.
ICE protest draws thousands to Loop; car plows through early on
A car sped through a protest in Chicago today that drew thousands to the Loop to decry Trump policies and ICE.
Chicago rally protests Trump's immigration policies
On Monday evening, demonstrators said Chicago police were out of line last week at a protest against ICE's detention of several people at an immigration supervision program site in the South Loop.
Officer Krystal Rivera was accidentally shot and killed by fellow officer, CPD says
Police confirmed that the only person who fired a weapon during the chase was an officer, "whose gunfire unintentionally struck Officer Rivera."
Chicago area congressman wants CDC to get involved in fight against gun violence
The call by U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Illinois) comes as young teens were involved in two shootings in the Chicago suburbs this week.
Pair pepper-sprayed employees, robbed downtown nail salon after receiving services
Video showed the man and woman attacking salon workers with pepper spray before robbing them and leaving the business.
Alarming video shows dog being dragged from minivan on Eisenhower Expressway
People waved, yelled, honked their horns, and did anything possible to help the dog in clear distress. But Illinois State Police said no one called 911.
7 teens hurt in drive-by shooting during large gathering near St. Sabina Church
Chicago police said just before 2 a.m., patrolling officers were trying to disperse a large gathering in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, steps away from the church.
St. Sabina has been walking for peace every summer Friday for nearly 20 years
Every summer Friday in Auburn Gresham, the St. Sabina Church community gathers with Father Michael Pfleger and walks the streets for peace.