Illinois and Chicago cutting back on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
On Friday, Illinois will close ten community-based COVID testing sites across the state, impacting five clinics in the Chicago area: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Harwood Heights, South Holland and Waukegan. At one point those sites were each testing more than a thousand people a day for coronavirus, but now that number is down to less than 50. Dane Placko reports.
Ex-Harvey cop charged with extortion, bribery in towing scheme
Former Harvey police officer Derrick Muhammad is accused of threatening and extorting cash from local towing companies.
Chicago area man used funds intended for non-profit to pay down $436K in credit card balances: indictment
Tony Bell, Barbara Harris and associates allegedly transferred about $1.3 million to bank accounts they controlled, and used approximately $436,536 to pay down Bell's credit card balances.
16-year-old Jake Reibel killed in rollover car crash in South Holland
The person who died was later identified as Jake Reibel, 16, of McCordsville, Indiana.
South suburban residents continue to dig out from winter storm
Even as snow continued to fall, south suburban residents were still outside with shovels in hand, trying to clear the snow from their driveways.
Chicago suburbs brace for snow after quiet morning commute
At the Lincoln Oasis in South Holland, many drivers are heading toward Indiana and Michigan, where heavy snow is expected.
Winter storm slams south suburbs with blitz of heavy snowfall
It was a white-knuckle drive wherever you went Wednesday in the Chicago area, but it was especially hazardous in the south suburbs.
Former suburban youth pastor sentenced to prison for possession of child porn
"It’s surprising when it’s a youth pastor, but unfortunately this activity is spread across multiple walks of life," said Homeland Security Special Agent Steven Moran.
Students at high schools in South Holland will be attending classes remotely starting Wednesday
Students at the district's three high schools (Thornridge, Thornton and Thornwood) will start remote classes on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Remote classes will continue until in-person instruction resumes on Monday, Jan. 24.
Person shot on I-94 near South Holland
A person was shot while driving on Interstate 94 Wednesday morning in south suburban South Holland.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
South suburban workers demand higher wages, saying other Chicago employees get paid more
Employees gathered outside Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey on Saturday to demand higher wages. They say that the University of Chicago system is paying them less than North Side counterparts because they work in the south suburbs. One worker says the biggest raise she's ever gotten is 33 cents an hour.
Woman charged after Orland Park police find firearm, drugs and cash in stolen vehicle
A South Holland woman has been charged after police found a firearm, 250 grams of cannabis and a large amount of cash in a stolen vehicle that she was driving.
Man fatally shot in South Holland
An 18-year-old man was fatally shot last week in south suburban South Holland.
Man seriously hurt in South Holland fire
A 55-year-old man was transferred to a burn unit in Chicago after being rescued from a fire Thursday evening in suburban South Holland.
Strong winds knock down trees in Chicago area, smashing cars and damaging property
Strong winds pounded the Chicago area on Sunday, knocking down trees and knocking out power.
Man wounded in shootout with Oak Forest police faces attempted murder charge
A South Holland man who was shot by an Oak Forest police officer Sunday has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly shooting the officer first.
Community gathers to honor South Holland firefighter who died during training
Firefighters around the Chicago area and community members gathered Tuesday to honor a firefighter who died during training last week.
South Holland officials provide statement on firefighter death
South Holland officials read a formal statement on the death of a firefighter during a training exercise.
South Holland firefighter dies during training exercise
A South Holland firefighter died Wednesday after going into cardiac arrest during a dive training exercise.