Prosecutors say Melrose Park man accused of setting 'Walking Man' on fire is a 'special kind of evil'
'SPECIAL KIND OF EVIL": Prosecutors say Guardia stood over Kromelis for 16 seconds, just looking at him. Guardia then allegedly walked a short distance to the intersection near where the victim was sleeping at Lower Wabash and Kinzie. No traffic was going or coming at this time, prosecutors said. Guardia then allegedly walked back to the victim, stood over him and poured liquid from the cup onto Kromelis' head and lit him on fire.
Bond denied for Melrose Park man accused of setting 'Walking Man' on fire
Joseph Guardia allegedly stood over a 75-year-old homeless man for 16 seconds before pouring liquid on him, and then setting him on fire, prosecutors said.
Man walking to work killed in Melrose Park hit-and-run
A man who was on his way to work was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Friday morning in Melrose Park.
Proviso District 209 teacher strike continues, with classes canceled on Monday
The teachers, whose schools are located in Cook County, have been on strike over money and class size.
2 suburban police officers shot in Chicago while trailing stolen car
Two suburban officers were shot in Chicago Thursday night, according to police.
Kim Foxx won't charge Melrose Park man over self-defense shooting
Cook County prosecutors classified Kevin Delaney and the wounded man as “mutual combatants” and didn’t charge either.
Melrose Park man charged with possession of cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana with intent to deliver
"While we will never know for sure, it is quite possible that considering the amount of fentanyl allegedly found in this case, multiple lives were saved."
Maywood man charged with shooting person multiple times in legs, arms, chest
When Maywood police officers arrived on scene, they found a person lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to their legs, arms and chest area.
Windows smashed at Wingstop in Melrose Park after reported shooting
Video taken by a FOX 32 Chicago crew shows the windows of a Wingstop smashed to pieces. An employee told FOX 32 Chicago Reporter Nate Rodgers that he heard 20 gunshots.
At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
Mini-horses surprise hospital staff in Melrose Park
On Thursday in the western suburbs, some healthcare workers had a chance for a unique therapy session — one involving American Miniature Horses.
Melrose Park hospital staff surprised with therapeutic mini-horses
It is no secret that healthcare workers have had a tough year and a half.
Miniature horse therapy session for Melrose Park hospital staff
It is no secret that healthcare workers have had a tough year and a half.
Man charged with assaulting an elderly woman, accosting another minutes later
A Chicago man is facing charges after assaulting a senior citizen Thursday in suburban Maywood.
Former Melrose Park police officer charged in gambling ring investigation
A former Melrose Park police office has been charged in federal court with conducting an illegal sports gambling business in Chicago and the suburbs.
Westlake Hospital to reopen after closure 2 years ago
Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park is officially reopening.
Man killed in accident at Melrose Park food production plant
A 61-year-old man was killed Friday in an accident at a food manufacturing facility in west suburban Melrose Park.
Jewel delivery, warehouse employees vote to authorize strike
Warehouse workers and delivery drivers for Jewel voted nearly unanimously Friday to authorize a strike if the grocery chain “does not agree to a fair contract.”
Fire engulfs motel near O’Hare Airport as crews struggle with frozen hydrants
A motel fire left one person injured early Monday near O’Hare International Airport, as firefighters struggled with frozen hydrants and a partial building collapse.
Lovin' Local: Zagone Studios in Melose Park
Richard and Tony Zagone talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.