Vernon Hills man arrested after alleged break-in attempt, tried to crash car into home
A Vernon Hills man is in custody after an alleged break-in attempt at a home in north suburban Green Oaks early Thursday morning.
A Vernon Hills man is in custody after an alleged break-in attempt at a home in north suburban Green Oaks early Thursday morning.
8 arrested in Chicago teen takeover that prompted curfew enforcement
Eight teenagers were arrested during a teen takeover in Chicago’s Loop Wednesday night that led to a curfew enforcement order.
Eight teenagers were arrested during a teen takeover in Chicago’s Loop Wednesday night that led to a curfew enforcement order.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — C2E2, Chicago Cubs, NCAA Men's Basketball
Chicago is finally feeling like spring and the city is coming alive with events across every neighborhood.
Chicago is finally feeling like spring and the city is coming alive with events across every neighborhood.
Chicago firefighter Michael Altman’s funeral postponed as wife goes into labor
Funeral services for Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman have been postponed after his wife went into labor.
Funeral services for Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman have been postponed after his wife went into labor.
Cherry blossom peak bloom arrives in DC, boosted by warm weather
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Illinois mom uses kids' birthdays to win $800K lottery jackpot
An Illinois mom turned her kids’ birthdays into an $800K lottery win.
An Illinois mom turned her kids’ birthdays into an $800K lottery win.
Jarvis Butts dies in prison weeks after sentencing for killing Na'Ziyah Harris
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Chicago enacts curfew to stop teen takeover
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
Chicago crime: Teen boy critically wounded in Southwest Side shooting
Chicago police say a 17-year-old was critically wounded in a shooting early Thursday on the Southwest Side.
Chicago police say a 17-year-old was critically wounded in a shooting early Thursday on the Southwest Side.
Iran war: US Army raises enlistment age to 42 amid rising tensions
Retired Major General William Enyart breaks down the Army’s recruiting changes, deployment moves in the Middle East, and what they could signal about the risk of a prolonged conflict.
Retired Major General William Enyart breaks down the Army’s recruiting changes, deployment moves in the Middle East, and what they could signal about the risk of a prolonged conflict.
“Don’t click, it’s a trick”: Alexi Giannoulias warns of DMV text scam surge
The Illinois Secretary of State explains how scammers impersonating the DMV are targeting residents with fake payment demands, what red flags to watch for, and what to do if you’ve already clicked.
The Illinois Secretary of State explains how scammers impersonating the DMV are targeting residents with fake payment demands, what red flags to watch for, and what to do if you’ve already clicked.
Will they stay or will they go? Chicago Bears face deadline as IL lawmakers weigh stadium megabill
State Rep. Kam Buckner discusses a looming end-of-month deadline, a key committee hearing, and whether a proposed megaprojects bill has enough support to keep the Bears in Illinois.
State Rep. Kam Buckner discusses a looming end-of-month deadline, a key committee hearing, and whether a proposed megaprojects bill has enough support to keep the Bears in Illinois.
SUV crashes into northwest Indiana home, rolls over
A driver was hospitalized after an SUV crashed into a northwest Indiana home and rolled over on Wednesday.
A driver was hospitalized after an SUV crashed into a northwest Indiana home and rolled over on Wednesday.
Chicago teen takeover prompts curfew enforcement, alderman says
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
Man found dead after early morning house fire on Chicago's South Side
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
Man found dead after South Side house fire
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
Lake Villa man charged after investigators find 80GB of child exploitation material: officials
A Lake Villa man has been charged in a child exploitation investigation, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A Lake Villa man has been charged in a child exploitation investigation, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Search intensifies for a missing Lake Station 18-year-old man
The days are growing longer for a Northwest Indiana family as police investigate the disappearance of an 18-year-old man. Kasey Chronis is in Lake Station where he was last seen Sunday night.
The days are growing longer for a Northwest Indiana family as police investigate the disappearance of an 18-year-old man. Kasey Chronis is in Lake Station where he was last seen Sunday night.
DCFS history leading up to Round Lake Beach boy's death
New details in the death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce, from Round Lake Beach. He died back in February. Prosecutors claim it was due to long term abuse and malnourishment. The child's mother and her boyfriend are being charged. Leslie Moreno joins us live with the new information.
New details in the death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce, from Round Lake Beach. He died back in February. Prosecutors claim it was due to long term abuse and malnourishment. The child's mother and her boyfriend are being charged. Leslie Moreno joins us live with the new information.
Possible human remains found in Will County
An investigation is underway after possible human remains, including a skull, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in Will County.
An investigation is underway after possible human remains, including a skull, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in Will County.



















