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HARVEY, Ill. — One male is dead and another is on the run after a shooting in the South Suburbs Thursday, according to the Harvey Police Department. According to Harvey PD, a shooting took place around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of 154th Street and Ashland Avenue. Police said officers on patrol witnessed the shooting, […]

CHICAGO - Two people were arrested after a police chase on Thursday began in the suburbs and ended in Chicago. Authorities say North Riverside police were pursuing a vehicle that was reported carjacked by armed offenders in Chicago on Tuesday. The chase made its way to Forest Park, where Forest Park police began assisting in the pursuit.

The Chicago Fire Department said it responded for a hazmat situation, but did not find a hazardous reading.

CHICAGO — (TNS) Darryl Downs, the school bus driver who struck and killed a second grade student in Park Forest on Jan. 20, was found guilty Thursday of a misdemeanor offense and sentenced to 12 months of court supervision. Cook County Judge Erin Haggerty Antonietti issued the ruling in...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A fire broke out Thursday evening at the Target store at State and Madison streets downtown. There was a large response from emergency crews, and the store at 1 S. State St. was evacuated. We are told it was small fire on the second floor of the store, and sprinklers in the building extinguished it. The cause of the fire was under investigation late Thursday. Target spokesperson Joe Unger released this statement: "Our Chicago State St. store was evacuated earlier this evening following a fire on the sales floor. We are grateful no one was injured and...

Experience the shock and disappointment as the iconic Signature Room in Chicago abruptly shuts down. Witness the reactions of families who cherished this landmark, located in the building formerly known as the John Hancock Center, as they bid farewell to a piece of their city's history.

JEFFERSON PARK — City attorneys have finalized a settlement to end a three-year legal battle between a former 45th Ward constituent, Ald. Jim Gardiner, his former aide and several Northwest Side police officers. Benjamin George, a former Jefferson Park resident, sued Gardiner, former ward superintendent Charles Sikanich, the city...

A shocking incident unfolds as a 10-year-old child becomes the victim of a shooting while inside a South Side home. The tragedy occurred in the safety of a bedroom, shaking the city and raising questions about safety and security.

Explore the controversy as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker questions Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to house asylum-seeking migrants in tents. Uncover the political tension and differing viewpoints on this pressing humanitarian issue.

These Illinois cities are full of BED BUGS and the folks at Orkin can prove it...Hell, that's their business!. Typically 3/16 inch long, red to dark brown in color and are mostly nocturnal insects that come out of hiding to take blood meals from sleeping humans. These pests are hematophagous, which means blood is their only food source. ORKIN.

In an alarming incident, Chicago police rush to a migrant shelter in Gage Park following a reported break-in. The unsettling event raises concerns about the safety of the shelter's residents. Watch the full story to learn more about this shocking occurrence.

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A Chicago Police sergeant and an officer were found not guilty of all charges in connection with a July 2022 shooting in Pilsen that seriously injured an unarmed man. Cook County Judge Lawrence Flood acquitted Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos, 44, and Officer Reuben Reynoso, 43, after a bench trial, finding they acted reasonably in firing their weapons after they stopped to investigate a group of people walking near closed businesses near 18th and Morgan streets on July 22, 2022.

Black community activists are criticizing Chicago Public Schools leaders for not doing more to examine and address an educational achievement gap between Black students and other racial groups. A couple dozen Black community leaders attended Thursday’s Board of Education meeting to call on the board to create a committee that...

In this article, we will be exploring three exceptional seafood restaurants located in Tinley Park. Have you had the opportunity to dine at any of these establishments? If yes, we would love to hear about your experiences. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union expanded strikes against Detroit automakers Friday, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan to put more pressure on the companies to improve their offers.

ILLINOIS - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday bragged that Illinois legalized pot in a way that repairs "past harms" of the war on drugs and should be a model for other states. "We built out the most equitable, accessible and prosperous cannabis ecosystem in the nation, and it’s one that helps repair our past harms," Pritzker told a crowd gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in downtown Chicago.

Witness the shocking footage of a chaotic scene in Rogers Park, Chicago, where a group of migrants, including students, are targeted and attacked. The video reveals the alarming reality of violence faced by migrants in the city. Viewer discretion is advised.

Yesterday, September 28, a 51-year-old man fell victim to gunfire in the South Ellis neighborhood of Chicago. The incident took place on the 4600 block of S. Ellis at around 8:09 p.m., where a known male assailant approached the victim, who was seated in a parked vehicle, and opened fire according to the Chicago Police Department.

When discussing cities with elevated crime rates in Illinois, Chicago often takes the spotlight. However, there are several cities in the state that exhibit even higher levels of violence than Chicago. Continue reading to explore the Illinois cities with the worst crime rates, ranked accordingly. Top 10 Worst Cities in...