Week in Review: Chicago teacher killed • Winning $1M lotto ticket sold • Fatal 7-car wreck on Thanksgiving
The wife of a Chicago teacher killed in a traffic crash is seeking justice after charges were dismissed in the case, a winning $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in suburban Chicago, a northwest Indiana man has received one of the most prestigious recognitions in country music, and a wrong-way driver caused a deadly seven-vehicle wreck on the Kennedy Expressway Thanksgiving night. These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting at Green Lake Woods Forest Preserve
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says Jaylen Lewis from Calumet City was charged for the fatal shooting of a 64-year-old man.
19-year-old charged with murder after fatal shooting at Green Lake Woods Forest Preserve
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says Jaylen Lewis from Calumet City was charged for the fatal shooting of a 64-year-old man.
Security guard fatally shot at River Oaks Center shopping mall identified
The security guard shot and killed Wednesday during a jewelry heist at a suburban shopping mall has been identified.
Security guard fatally shot at River Oaks Center in Calumet City
A security guard was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon at River Oaks Center shopping mall in Calumet City. The mall closed after the shooting and FOX 32 Chicago has learned it will not reopen Thursday.
Security guard killed in mall jewelry heist
A security guard was killed in a mall jewelry heist Wednesday.
Security guard shot at River Oaks Center shopping mall in Calumet City
A security guard was shot at River Oaks Center shopping mall in Calumet City Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
Police provide update on security guard shot at suburban mall
A security guard was shot at River Oaks Center shopping mall in Calumet City Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
Fall trout fishing season begins at Cook County Forest Preserves
The Forest Preserves and Illinois Department of Natural Resources stock trout at Axehead Lake in Park Ridge, Belleau Lake in Des Plaines, Busse Reservoir-North Pool in Elk Grove Village, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Horsetail Lake in Palos Park and Green Lake in Calumet City.
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Chicago suburbs
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Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Cook County
A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Calumet City.
Bond denied for Chicago man accused of attempted murder at Naperville hotel
Once inside the victim’s room, they fought, and it turned violent with Willie Tidwell allegedly repeatedly hitting the victim. Prosecutors say the defendant then pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim eleven times about her stomach, neck and chest.
Chicagoland communities celebrate National Night Out, bringing police and neighbors together
National Night Out began in 1984.
'National Night Out' brings police, Chicagoland communities together
Tuesday was National Night Out, and police officers across the country were celebrating community building.
New TikTok trend has car thieves using USB cord to start vehicles
A new TikTok trend has prompted a car theft warning.
TikTok trend prompts car theft warning
This past weekend, over a dozen Kia and Hyundai vehicles were stolen in Lake County, Indiana, using this new method spreading on TikTok.
Calumet City man armed with gun carjacked mom, her 2 kids at Posen gas station: officials
The mother was with her two children at the suburban gas station when Kewan Tillman allegedly approached her, pointed a gun and demanded her vehicle.
New million-dollar water resort may be coming to Calumet City
The mayor has proposed turning the vacant Sears store at River Oaks Mall into the "River Oaks Roaring Rivers” complex.
Calumet City to vote on water park redevelopment project
A multi-million dollar water resort could soon be coming to south suburban Calumet City
Increase in theft of Kia, Hyundai vehicles in Calumet City: police
Police say the thefts are often happening during the overnight hours, and thieves are able to bypass security features on these vehicles.