Man faces hate crime charges over string of racist graffiti in Arlington Heights

A Buffalo Grove man is facing several hate crime charges after allegedly spray painting multiple racist and offensive messages over the last few weeks on public and private property in suburban Arlington Heights.

Cicero man killed in motorcycle crash on I-55 near Archer Heights: police

A 24-year-old man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 55 near Archer Heights on the Southwest Side, according to preliminary information from Illinois State police.

Illinois churches holding services say they’re taking precautions

Illinois churches holding services Sunday despite warnings about health risks during the coronavirus pandemic said they’re taking precautions to protect congregants, from scrapping communion to requiring masks.

5 hurt after SUV crashes into Denny’s in Arlington Heights

The SUV drifted into the eastbound lanes, hit a street light and crashed into the Denny’s at 17 W. Algonquin Road, police said.

District 214 student 'likely' died from COVID-19, superintendent says

A northwest suburban high school student in District 214 has died, likely of COVID-19, and at least one other student is in the ICU due to the virus, Superintendent David Schuler announced Saturday.

Police release video of deadly home invasion in Chicago area involving masked men

Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.

Man charged in home invasion that left accomplice dead

Murder charges were filed Tuesday against a Tennessee man accused of breaking into a suburban Chicago home with an accomplice who was fatally shot by the homeowner.

1 injured in Arlington Heights fire

The fire started about 11:15 p.m. at a building in the first block of East Northwest Highway.

2 taken to hospital after Metra UP-NW train hits vehicle in Arlington Heights

A driver and her passenger were taken to a hospital Monday after a Metra Union Pacific Northwest train struck a vehicle in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, halting trains in both directions for hours.

Daily Herald building evacuated for suspicious package

The Daily Herald reported that a 9-by-12-inch envelope delivered by the postal service began leaking white powder.

Man charged after standoff with police in suburban Chicago

A man has been charged with attacking police officers Thursday after barricading himself inside his northwest suburban Arlington Heights apartment following a domestic battery incident.

Missing Arlington Heights teen is found

Victor Ponce, 15, was last seen about 11:30 p.m. at an apartment in the 500 block of Circle Hill Drive, state police said.

Man, 87, missing from Arlington Heights

An 87-year-old man was reported missing from northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

Illinois Racing Board grants Arlington race dates

The Illinois Racing Board has awarded a horse racing license to Arlington International Racecourse owner Churchill Downs Inc.

Peoria man pleads guilty in Lisle woman's killing in 1994

An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a suburban Chicago woman more than 20 years ago.

Metra UP-NW trains delayed by stalled semi on tracks in Arlington Heights

Trains on Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest line are running behind schedule after a semi got stuck on the tracks Monday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.