Two men killed in argument with neighbors in Chicago Heights
A community activist who has spoken with the family said the two men were murdered. Police could not yet confirm this information.
Chicago police arrest man accused of setting girlfriend on fire in Wisconsin
A man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire while she slept was arrested in Chicago Friday.
32 to do: Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago 2023
Fourth of July is quickly approaching and the Chicago area is ready to celebrate with fireworks.
New affordable housing development for veterans breaks ground in Chicago Heights
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Chicago Heights Wednesday for a new affordable housing development for veterans.
Suburbs south of Chicago hit with hail and strong winds
The storm brought hail and strong winds to the Chicago area on Sunday afternoon.
Last Illinois Tuskegee airman remembered
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson, Jr., better known as Wilk, passed away a day before his 97th birthday, but his legacy will remain forever.
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson Jr., last known surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen in Chicago area, dead at 96
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson Jr. told generations of kids about being one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first Black aviation combat unit.
$60M allocated for Illinois recreational opportunities
The goal is for the money to be used to acquire land and develop recreational opportunities.
Massive fire breaks out at Chicago Heights warehouse
Crews were battling an extra-alarm fire that started at a furniture warehouse Monday morning in south suburban Chicago Heights.
Former Dixmoor officer charged with possession of child pornography
A former Dixmoor police officer is facing multiple charges after an investigation uncovered pornographic images and videos of children as young as 8-years-old on his cellphone, the Cook County sheriff's office disclosed Friday.
Chicago Heights students host Christmas drive to help neighbors in need
Xavier Buford says in the Christmas season, giving to the community is the best gift of all. He helped load the car of a single mother of six then asked her for a hug, saying, "Merry Christmas."
