Elmwood Park police squad involved in head-on crash on West Side
Elmwood Park police are investigating a head-on crash involving one of their marked squad cars on Chicago's West Side overnight.
Cockfighting ring discovered during Joliet drug bust
Two men are in custody after a drug bust uncovered a cockfighting operation at a Joliet home.
Trucker charged after 8 crashes on I-57, driver beaten in road rage spree
A New Jersey man is facing charges for attempted murder and battery after an alleged road rage spree involving eight crashes and a beating on I-57 on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago gas prices near $6, top $7 for premium as Iran war drags on
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
Joliet Slammers kick off season with game at Old Joliet Prison
The minor league baseball season is starting and the Joliet Slammers are kicking theirs off with the Big House Ballgame in the Old Joliet Prison Yard.
22 arrested in NW Indiana raids for illegal gambling operation
Federal prosecutors said 22 people were arrested in FBI raids at Northwest Indiana restaurants and homes for an illegal gambling ring during "Operation Porterhouse Parlay" Wednesday.
IBM plans to hire hundreds on Far South Side for new center
IBM announced plan to hire 750 people over the next five years on Chicago's Far South Side.
Illinois Democrats decry Supreme Court Voting Rights Act decision
Illinois Democrats resoundingly decried the Supreme Court's decision Wednesday that significantly weakens the Voting Rights Act.
Loyola student's parents vow "we will get justice" after accused killer pleads not guilty
The parents of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, killed in a Chicago shooting in March, vowed "we will get justice for our daughter" after her accused killer pleaded not guilty.
Raids of 2 restaurants, home in NW Indiana tied to illegal online gaming operation
Federal agents from the FBI, Customs and Border Protection and the IRS were at two restaurants and a home in Northwest Indiana, removing boxes and hard drives as part of an investigation.
Chicago expands mental health services, launches street psychology pilot
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced a new street psychiatry pilot program and expanded mental health safety net thanks to an investment of over $16 million.
Man charged in CFD firefighter's death pleads not guilty
The man accused of starting the Rogers Park apartment fire that led to Chicago firefighter Michael Altman's death has pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges.
Car chases, tear gas, shootings dominate 2nd day of immigration testimony
Testimony about car chases, unauthorized PIT maneuvers, tear gas and shootings dominated the second day of Illinois Accountability Commission hearings about Operation Midway Blitz.
I-80 ramps at Chicago Street in Joliet closed, detours in place
The Illinois Department of Transportation is closing nearly all ramps at the I-80/Chicago Street interchange in Joliet until 2028 as part of their long-term renovation project along that highway.
College of Lake County employee charged with grooming at Wauconda HS
An employee at the College of Lake County is charged with grooming and solicitation of a child connected to work he does at Wauconda High School, police said Friday.