Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K

A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.

Woman details alleged sexual abuse at the hands of suburban teacher
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The woman suing a south suburban teacher, school, and district over alleged sexual abuse two decades ago has spoken out for the first time.

Woman suing suburban teacher for alleged sexual abuse speaks out
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The woman suing a south suburban teacher, school, and district over alleged sexual abuse two decades ago has spoken out for the first time.

'He would touch my legs': Suburban teacher accused of sexual abuse
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A high school softball coach and teacher is facing allegations of sexual abuse. He's accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student.

Allegations of sexual abuse surface against high school softball coach, teacher: Civil lawsuit filed
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The details of the alleged abuse are outlined in a civil lawsuit that was filed in Cook County last week against Bloom Trail High School, the school district and Ron Giglio, who is now on administrative leave.

Chicago Heights man charged in DUI crash on I-55

A Chicago Heights man has been arrested more than a month after allegedly driving under the influence and causing injuries in a crash on Interstate 55.

Cook County man arrested for allegedly distributing drugs to teens

A Chicago Heights man is accused of distributing cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms, and vape pens to teenagers across the suburbs.

Chicago Heights stabbing leaves teenage boy dead, another wounded

A 13-year-old boy was killed and a 14-year-old was wounded in a stabbing Monday afternoon in south suburban Chicago Heights.

Community solar project coming to Chicago Heights
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ComEd and a Chicago-based renewable energy company are partnering to bring a solar farm to Chicago Heights. This will be one of the first community solar projects in Cook County.

Cook County crash: Casket with body inside ejected from funeral hearse
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A casket with a body inside was ejected from a funeral hearse when it was involved in a crash with a stolen car Friday morning in a Chicago suburb.

Marian Catholic High School celebrates day of service
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Students in suburban Chicago Heights are spending their day devoted to service. Some students are volunteering at nearby soup kitchens while others are preparing lunches that will be delivered to Our Lady of Angels, local police officers and firefighters.

Marian Catholic High School students give back with day of service
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High schoolers at Marian Catholic are giving back to their community with a day of service. Students will be working with several non-profits in the Chicago area to support the unhoused population, abandoned animals and much more. One group of students is preparing meals for first responders.