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PALOS PARK (CBS) -- Police in southwest suburban Palos Park want to help seniors learn more about scams targeting them or their friends.Many con artists think of older adults as prime targets because of their retirement savings, or because they may live alone.There are two sessions today at the Kaptur Administrative Center, located at 123rd Street and 90th Avenue.The first is happening from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The second session is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

CHICAGO — Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) updated the public Wednesday on “legal litigation against Novak Construction,” according to a press release from his office. The action comes after 80 Little Village Discount Mall vendors were given eviction notices in February. At the time, they were given until Mar. 26 to liquidate their merchandise and […]

CHICAGO - The man accused of shooting and killing Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso is scheduled to appear in court today at noon. Steven Montano, 18, allegedly shot the officer during a foot pursuit in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue on March 1. He...

ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Four suspects have been charged after terrorizing several Chicago suburbs early Monday. Mokena police said they responded to a Flock Safety Camera alert of a stolen White Kia entering their jurisdiction early Monday. Officers attempted to locate the vehicle, which was later observed in the Boulder Ridge Subdivision.

Arguably Chicago‘s worst concoction will be Chicago’s worst export next month…. Just in time for April Fool’s Day, Jeppson’s Malört will be making its way to Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati-based Heidelberg Distributing decided to bring the Chicago booze to their city. So a bunch of Ohioans...

Chicago, IL– Authorities in Illinois are reporting that the body of a 21-year-old woman who has been missing since January was discovered this week in an alleyway. Investigators say Rosa Chacon’s body was found in a laundry cart, tied up and wrapped in a sheet about 2.5 miles from her home.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. — A suburban man is facing multiple DUI charges after an elderly woman was struck and killed Sunday night in Morton Grove. At around 8:05 p.m., authorities were dispatched to the 9200 block of North Harlem Avenue on the report of a pedestrian struck. Police believe...

Disclaimer:The following information is updated for 2023. It is for educational purposes. If you have a large appetite and are in the mood for great food, this All-You-Can-Eat buffet in Illinois should definitely be on your list of places to eat.

Rachel Shapiro, Managing Attorney for federally appointed watchdog group Equip for Equality, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the group’s report of “inhumane” and “unjust” treatment of the youth at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. She emphasizes that most of these students haven’t been found guilty as well as Equip for Equality’s call for the detention center to be closed.

PARK RIDGE, Ill. - Shots were fired Tuesday afternoon during a road rage incident in suburban Park Ridge. Around 3:47 p.m., Park Ridge police responded to the intersection of Cumberland and Talcott for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived at the scene, a victim told them he was...

A deadly fire broke out at a south suburban home, police said.

The CDC has called Candida auris an “urgent threat” as it continues to spread rapidly. The fungus is often resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, spreads easily in health care facilities and can cause severe infections with high death rates.

CHICAGO (WLS) - A family is thankful to be alive. Bricks from a large vacant building next door came tumbling down Monday evening narrowly missing a young woman and her 6-week-old baby. “It was just like a horrific scene. Big massive bricks, drywall, wood, just laying in the bed where...

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced that an Associate Pastor accused of sexual abuse has been reinstated after a review of the allegation conducted by the Archdiocese Independent Review Board and its Office of Child Abuse Investigation.

The victim died at the scene after being shot multiple times in the chest, police said.

A stormy forecast could mean lightning, heavy rain and possibly even large hail for parts of the Chicago area Wednesday. Thunderstorms are expected to move in Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday morning, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team, which predicts some of the storms could be strong, with heavy rain and hail also possible.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- People in the Little Village community are coming together after two women were found dead.Last week, 21-year-old Rosa Chacon's body was found in a shopping cart near 24th Place and Western.Last month, another young woman was found dead in an alley near 24th and Drake.Chicago police insist the cases are not connected, but neighbors are demanding a community meeting with the detective to get more details.They're coming together at 10 a.m. at the 11th District Chicago police station.

Chicago paramedics tell WGN that the crash occurred just after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Peterson and Kimball.

Some suburban county clerk offices are boosting rates for some positions.

Golden-Con: Thank You For Being A Fan, Chicago‘s Golden Girls convention returns March 31st – April 2nd. The weekend’s festivities will be dedicated to those four iconic ladies, with events like the Butter Queen Opening Ceremony, Stewpendous Trivia, guest panels, photo ops, and more!. Last year’s convention...