Mother, 2 daughters sentenced for labor trafficking undocumented children in Chicago suburbs
A mother and her two daughters received prison sentences for their roles in a scheme to force undocumented children from West Africa to work in the Chicago suburbs, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Hazel Crest man, 16-year-old boy charged with murder in South Side shooting
A suburban man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting on the city's South Side.
Semi rolls over on I-80, falls onto roadway below killing driver
Illinois State Police confirmed the driver of a semi-truck was killed in a rollover crash on eastbound I-80 Tuesday morning. The vehicle landed upside down on Kedzie Avenue under I-80. The area is closed to traffic.
Semi truck driver killed in rollover crash on I-80; Kedzie Avenue closed in Hazel Crest
A driver died Tuesday morning after a semi-truck rolled over on Interstate 80 in Hazel Crest and fell onto the roadway below, Illinois State Police said.
Semi truck falls off I-80 bridge over Kedzie
Kedzie Avenue was shut down in both directions at I-80 after a semi-truck fell off a bridge. Law enforcement was on the scene investigating Tuesday morning. The condition of the driver is unknown at this time.
Cook County homeowners in these 15 suburbs will pay more in property taxes: treasurer
A recent analysis from the Cook County Treasurer's Office revealed that property taxes for some homeowners in the south and southwest suburbs will significantly increase.
From concept to kicks: South suburban students turn words into wearable art
Rather than an English assignment, approximately 1,000 Chicago-area students were tasked with translating their ideas into visual artistry.
Chicago-area students turn words into wearable art
A final art project has culminated in tangible form for some south suburban students, as they unveiled their creative endeavors in a unique exhibition.
Boy, 16, charged as adult in deadly Gresham mass shooting
A 16-year-old boy was charged Thursday in connection with a February mass shooting in Gresham that left three people dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
Live Illinois Referendum Primary Election Results 2024
Here are the referendum results of the 2024 Illinois primary.
Mom of teen murdered in Chicago suburb speaks out, reward increased
The reward money for any information leading to an arrest in the deadly homecoming football game shooting at Hillcrest High School in Sept. 2023 has been increased.
Mother of 2023 Hillcrest High School shooting victim pleads for justice
Mitchell's mother, Amanda Lenoir, spoke during Friday's press conference, pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
Country Club Hills police give update on 2023 Hillcrest High School shooting
Country Club Hills police are giving an update on a shooting at a homecoming football game that killed a south suburban teen in Sept. 2023.
Reward increased for tips leading to arrest in 2023 Hillcrest High School shooting
The reward money for any information leading to an arrest in the deadly homecoming football game shooting at Hillcrest High School in Sept. 2023 has been increased.
Construction tragedy: Worker dies in accident at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
A masonry worker has died in an accident at a construction site at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School.
Suburban mother and daughters convicted for exploiting West African children in forced labor scheme
A woman and her two daughters were convicted Tuesday for forcing two undocumented West African children to work in the Chicago suburbs.
3 dead in separate crashes during overnight snowstorm
Three people were killed in separate traffic crashes that happened within about an hour of each other on the South Side and in south suburban Hazel Crest.
Cook County crash leaves 2 dead, 2 injured: police
Hazel Crest police say two people were killed and two others were injured after a car struck a tree early Saturday morning.
Residents of another Chicago suburb to vote on eliminating city stickers
City stickers could be on their way out in another Chicago suburb.
Hazel Crest residents to vote on eliminating city stickers
City stickers could be on their way out in another Chicago suburb.