Verizon outage impacts Chicago customers
A Verizon outage impacted thousands of people in Chicago for several hours Saturday afternoon, though the company says the problem is now resolved.
Up to 16 teens wanted in robberies using fists, feet in Loop, South Loop
Chicago police said they're looking for a group of up to 16 teenagers who are responsible for several robberies in the Loop and South Loop.
Man dies in Hammond house fire
One person died when they were trapped in a house fire in Hammond, Indiana, early Saturday morning.
Hackney's on Lake closing in September after more than 70 years
Hackney's on Lake announced it's closing its 700-seat restaurant at the beginning of September after more than 70 years.
1 killed in crash between car, school bus in central Illinois.
One person was killed in a crash between a car and a school bus carrying student softball players in central Illinois Saturday morning.
NW Indiana school district cuts buses, clubs and sports due to funding deficit
A school district in Northwest Indiana said it will eliminate all school bus transportation and cut sports and clubs for grades K-8 to address a deficit caused by decreased funding from major property tax cuts.
Families distraught by bodies found decomposing in Chicago funeral home
The discovery of more than 50 bodies in various states of decomposition inside a Far South Side, Chicago funeral home has left family members who used their services shocked, distraught and looking for their loved ones.
Feds threaten to prosecute Tom Dart if ICE can't access Cook County Jail
Federal officials who want immigration agents to detain and deport Cook County Jail inmates have threatened Sheriff Tom Dart with prosecution if he doesn't give them access.
Pritzker accuses oil CEOs of "profiteering" from Iran war, asks for refunds
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has issued an ultimatum to the leaders of America's major oil companies, accusing them of "profiteering" from supply constrains caused by the U.S. war with Iran.
Family of woman killed in Fox River boat crash files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of the woman killed in a DUI boat crash on the Fox River is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the man charged with her death.
Wonder Lake man gets 22 years in prison for trafficking a teen girl
A man from Wonder Lake, Illinois, will spend more than 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to human trafficking and sex abuse.
21 pounds of meth found during Lake County, Ind., traffic stop
Two Illinois men were arrested in Lake County after Indiana State Police found 21 pounds of methamphetamine in an altered fire pit during a traffic stop last week.
Man arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails threated Orland Park mosque, prosecutors say
A man arrested in Mokena over the weekend with Molotov cocktails in his backpack had allegedly made threats against a mosque in Orland Park, prosecutors said.
Cars destroyed in La Grange Park transformer fire behind animal hospital
A falling utility pole behind an animal hospital in La Grange Park ignited a massive fire that destroyed four cars and caused power outages, fire officials said.
Man arrested with Molotov cocktails on him in Mokena
An Oak Lawn man had Molotov cocktails on him when he was arrested in Mokena while blocking a road, police say.