Massive fire breaks out at Chicago Heights scrap yard
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Crews are battling an extra-alarm fire at a scrap yard 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."

Students in Chicago Heights host Christmas drive to help neighbors in need
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With the school band playing holiday music and people dressed up in Santa hats, both the sounds of Christmas and the spirit were apparent at Marian Catholic High School.

Chicago Heights veteran gifted new roof from Habitat for Humanity: 'Thank you'

Because he spent his career keeping others safe, Habitat for Humanity and local partners chose to replace the roof over one Chicago veteran's head.

'Lunch Bus' serves healthy meals to Chicago-area children over summer break

Now that most kids are home from school, the Greater Chicago Food Depository "Lunch Bus" is back in business, delivering meals for the first time this summer in seven suburban areas.

Chicago Heights man sentenced to over three years in prison for threatening Biden’s inauguration

A federal judge has sentenced a Chicago Heights man to 37 months in prison for leveling a threat against President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration, a punishment designed in part to help “stop this tsunami of threats against our elected officials.”

Esmark pledges $25K to Ukrainian refugees
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The suburban steel business has donated $25,000 to Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia amid the Russian invasion. CEO Jim Bouchard joins Good Day Chicago to talk about why he decided to make this contribution.

Happy 100th Birthday to Mary Lucarini of Chicago Heights

Mary Lucarini lives in the same house where she was born, and is old enough to remember Al Capone hanging around the neighborhood.

Illinois police officer’s commitment to community outshines national scrutiny: 'I've become a father figure'

Since 1981, Brian Smith has taught various personal safety and martial arts courses on the south side of Chicago, both at the Metropolitan Police Self-Defense Institute and the Chicago Heights Ju Jitsu Academy.

Temporary driver services facility opens in Chicago Heights on Monday

A temporary driver services center will open Monday at Prairie State College nearly a year after the permanent Chicago Heights facility closed.

Chicago Heights police officer dies after collapsing on duty

A 25-year Chicago Heights Police Department veteran died days after collapsing while responding to a domestic call.

Man, 30, fatally shot in Chicago Heights

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot Friday in south suburban Chicago Heights.