Illinois State Police trooper killed by car before Christmas
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.
Chicago Police district hands out hundreds of toys to West Side kids at festive event
Boys and girls from the West Side turned out to the Austin District station for huge toy giveaways—from bikes to Nintendo Switches.
New Chicago school board member sworn in during last meeting of 2024
It was not clear Thursday night whether Sean Harden will be president of the board.
Parents, students rally to keep 7 Acero charter schools open in Chicago
Activists say the plan to close the schools is placing thousands of kids in limbo.
Illinois lawmaker's aide gets sick after opening mail, Aurora office building evacuated
Emergency crews were not sure whether the mail actually made Rep. Barbara Hernandez's staffer sick/
Candlelight vigil held in Oak Park for fallen officer Allan Reddins
Reddins, 40, was shot and killed on Nov. 29 while confronting an armed man leaving a bank on Lake Street.
Opponents in Dolton village race accuse Mayor Tiffany Henyard of hypocrisy
The opponents take issue with Henyard fighting to stay on one ballot for Thornton Township supervisor, while supporting them getting thrown off another for Dolton municipal races.
Strong, wintry winds cause power outages, exacerbate fire in Crestwood
Fire crews battled whipping winds and freezing temperatures as they fought the blaze.
Semi-trailer truck crashes into abandoned house in Harvey
A city spokesperson said it appeared the truck driver lost control of his vehicle while headed east on 147th Street while trying to make a turn at Winchester Avenue.
Tiffany Henyard denied place on ballot to stay on as Thornton Township supervisor
At a Democratic Party Caucus for the south suburban township, Henyard had her name denied for the Democratic ballot because she did not have a full slate as required.
At Dolton Village Board meeting, residents say they want Mayor Tiffany Henyard voted out
Mayor Henyard's opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor insisted she will stay right where she is, and voters will keep her there.
Chicago man charged in fatal shooting of Oak Park detective
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Aurora family invites mail carrier for Thanksgiving after he helped man who fell
The two families enjoyed each other's company Thursday night, showing what can be done when people show compassion for others.
Family demands justice for man shot and killed after car crash on I-80 southwest of Chicago
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
Leaders say Tiffany Henyard is using turkey giveaway as distraction
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.