Former Hartgrove Hospital counselor returns to court for sex abuse case
A former mental health counselor at Hartgrove Hospital on Chicago's West Side — accused of sexually abusing young patients — appeared in Cook County Criminal Court on Wednesday.
A former mental health counselor at Hartgrove Hospital on Chicago's West Side — accused of sexually abusing young patients — appeared in Cook County Criminal Court on Wednesday.
Shoulder crackdown: Cook County Sheriff launches high-tech sting on dangerous drivers
Cook County is cracking down on illegal shoulder driving with an $11 million surveillance helicopter capable of spotting violators from hundreds of feet up, already helping issue hundreds of citations since the operation began.
Cook County is cracking down on illegal shoulder driving with an $11 million surveillance helicopter capable of spotting violators from hundreds of feet up, already helping issue hundreds of citations since the operation began.
Chicago Ridge man accused in father’s killing now facing murder charge: police
A suburban Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Chicago Ridge police said.
A suburban Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Chicago Ridge police said.
Aurora man sentenced to 38 years for killing his mother: officials
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after allegedly murdering his mother in 2022, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after allegedly murdering his mother in 2022, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.
Video shows truck hitting woman twice in Chicago crosswalk
A 67-year-old woman was struck and run over twice by a pickup truck while walking in a crosswalk on the Northwest Side late last week — despite having the right of way, Chicago police said.
A 67-year-old woman was struck and run over twice by a pickup truck while walking in a crosswalk on the Northwest Side late last week — despite having the right of way, Chicago police said.
Charges dropped against Laugh Factory manager
The manager of Laugh Factory is no longer facing charges.
The manager of Laugh Factory is no longer facing charges.
Man convicted in 2022 shooting of Waukegan Dollar General store worker
A man was convicted of shooting a suburban Dollar General store employee in the face while trying to shoplift back in 2022.
A man was convicted of shooting a suburban Dollar General store employee in the face while trying to shoplift back in 2022.
Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
Gary police sergeant arrested on domestic violence, intoxicated driving charges
“Integrity is the foundation of public safety," Gary's police chief said after a veteran sergeant was arrested this week.
“Integrity is the foundation of public safety," Gary's police chief said after a veteran sergeant was arrested this week.
Chicago man accused of attacking doctor in hospital elevator: report
A Chicago man with a dozen arrests this year is reportedly facing new charges after allegedly assaulting a doctor inside a hospital elevator.
A Chicago man with a dozen arrests this year is reportedly facing new charges after allegedly assaulting a doctor inside a hospital elevator.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Oak Lawn police: 2 missing teen girls located
The missing girls were found safe on Thursday and reunited with their families, according to Oak Lawn police.
The missing girls were found safe on Thursday and reunited with their families, according to Oak Lawn police.
Kentucky State University shooting victim identified as student from Indianapolis
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
Cook County man charged with attempted murder in double stabbing
A suburban Chicago man was charged with attempted murder in connection with the double stabbing of two people in their 70s last month in unincorporated Palos Township.
A suburban Chicago man was charged with attempted murder in connection with the double stabbing of two people in their 70s last month in unincorporated Palos Township.
Off-duty Cook County Sheriff deputies shot at outside Chicago hospital, officials say
Two off-duty Cook County Sheriff deputies were shot at near a Chicago hospital early Wednesday morning.
Two off-duty Cook County Sheriff deputies were shot at near a Chicago hospital early Wednesday morning.
Jubilant Sykes, Grammy-nominated opera singer, killed after dispute with son at Santa Monica home
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.
Chicago man arrested 15 minutes after fatally shooting woman, police say
Chicago police say a 29-year-old man was arrested about 15 minutes after fatally shooting a woman on Monday.
Chicago police say a 29-year-old man was arrested about 15 minutes after fatally shooting a woman on Monday.
Chicago crime: Man charged in West Side shooting
A Chicago man was charged in connection with a shooting last month in the Homan Square neighborhood.
A Chicago man was charged in connection with a shooting last month in the Homan Square neighborhood.