Cook County duo arrested an hour after Chicago carjacking, police say
Chicago police say two suburban men were caught an hour after a city carjacking.
Suburban Chicago man found with loaded gun, ammo and weed during traffic stop, police say
Cook County sheriff's police say a traffic stop for driving without headlights led to the discovery of a loaded gun, ammo and weed earlier this month.
Suburban traffic stop leads to weapons charge against local man, sheriff says
A suburban man was arrested after Cook County deputies say they made a discovery during a traffic stop last week.
Chicago Heights junkyard fire causes heavy smoke
A fire broke out at a south suburban salvage lot in south suburban Chicago Heights on Saturday morning.
Chicago Heights students turn produce into lessons at Obama school market
The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus.
Man charged in Chicago-area shooting that left 4 injured, 1 dead: police
A south suburban man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Chicago Heights that left one person dead and four others injured, police said.
One dead, four injured in Chicago Heights shooting, police say
One person has died, and four others were injured after a shooting in Chicago Heights on Saturday.
Illinois shuts down Chicago Heights crematory over improper handling of bodies
A suburban Chicago crematory has been permanently shut down after state officials found bodies stacked in trailers.
Chicago Heights police investigating death of 1-month-old boy
Chicago Heights police are investigating the death of a 1-month-old boy after a medical emergency Thursday morning.
Indiana fugitive arrested in Cook County for failing to register as sex offender; prosecutors decline charges
Authorities have arrested a 54-year-old Indiana woman who failed to register as a sex offender, though prosecutors declined to approve additional charges, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.
Teen arrested after stolen gun found during traffic stop in Chicago Heights: sheriff
A 16-year-old boy was arrested when police found a loaded firearm in his possession during a routine traffic stop in Chicago Heights, authorities said.
Chicago Heights man kidnapped 2 people, held 1 for ransom, police say
A Chicago Heights man was charged in connection with the kidnapping of two people, one of whom he held for ransom.
Chicago Heights man fatally shot Maywood woman in front of her child: police
A Chicago Heights man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Maywood woman earlier this year.
Fire tears through 6 homes in Chicago Heights
A fire spread to six homes in Chicago Heights on Wednesday morning as crews reportedly struggled to locate a water source to put out the blaze.