Local high school honored by UN for community garden
A local high school is being recognized by the United Nations for its work to transform a plain patch of grass into a beautiful garden filled with native trees and species.
A local high school is being recognized by the United Nations for its work to transform a plain patch of grass into a beautiful garden filled with native trees and species.
Suspected Sinaloa Cartel members charged in plot to smuggle cocaine to Chicago
Five reputed members of the Sinaloa Cartel were charged in federal court in a plot to transport large amounts of cocaine to the Chicago area.
Five reputed members of the Sinaloa Cartel were charged in federal court in a plot to transport large amounts of cocaine to the Chicago area.
Paramedics took photo of Cicero man killed while protecting store from looting: lawsuit
One retired fire department lieutenant shared the photo on Facebook with the caption, “Come to Cicero to loot and break s—! Get a free body bag!! Nice head shot!!,” according to the suit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Chicago.
One retired fire department lieutenant shared the photo on Facebook with the caption, “Come to Cicero to loot and break s—! Get a free body bag!! Nice head shot!!,” according to the suit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Chicago.
3 men face federal charges after threatening UPS driver at gunpoint, stealing from truck: prosecutors
A Chicago man is facing federal carjacking and weapon charges in connection to several robberies — including one targeting a UPS truck — in Chicago, Cicero and Oak Park.
A Chicago man is facing federal carjacking and weapon charges in connection to several robberies — including one targeting a UPS truck — in Chicago, Cicero and Oak Park.
PHOTOS: First babies of 2021 born at Chicago area hospitals
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
4 killed after vehicle crashes into building, becomes engulfed in flames in Cicero
Four people were killed in a crash early Saturday in Cicero when their vehicle collided with a building and became engulfed in flames, officials said.
Four people were killed in a crash early Saturday in Cicero when their vehicle collided with a building and became engulfed in flames, officials said.
75-year-old man riding bicycle killed in crash
Efren Avitia, 75, was biking near 31st Street and Austin Boulevard in Cicero on Friday when he was hit by a car and killed.
Efren Avitia, 75, was biking near 31st Street and Austin Boulevard in Cicero on Friday when he was hit by a car and killed.
Man stabbed during fight at Cicero Blue Line station
A man was stabbed during an argument Saturday at the Cicero Blue Line station in Auston on the West Side.
A man was stabbed during an argument Saturday at the Cicero Blue Line station in Auston on the West Side.
25-year-old man shot dead in Cicero
Tyrin Thomas, 25, was shot multiple times in Cicero Saturday night. Cicero is a suburb south of Chicago.
Tyrin Thomas, 25, was shot multiple times in Cicero Saturday night. Cicero is a suburb south of Chicago.
Man charged with DUI in I-290 crash with squad car
A man has been charged with DUI after a crash with an Illinois State Police squad car Sunday on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side.
A man has been charged with DUI after a crash with an Illinois State Police squad car Sunday on the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side.
Man charged with impaling driver with crowbar during Cicero protest
A man has been charged with impaling a driver with a metal crowbar in west suburban Cicero in early June during protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
A man has been charged with impaling a driver with a metal crowbar in west suburban Cicero in early June during protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
Suburban Chicago woman pleads guilty to labor trafficking
A suburban Chicago woman has pleaded guilty to a federal labor charge for helping several people from Guatemala enter the U.S. and then forbidding them from leaving her home until they paid off their debt to her.
A suburban Chicago woman has pleaded guilty to a federal labor charge for helping several people from Guatemala enter the U.S. and then forbidding them from leaving her home until they paid off their debt to her.
Cicero woman faces federal labor trafficking charges
A west suburban woman who helped undocumented immigrants come into the country from Guatemala pleaded guilty to federal labor trafficking charges.
A west suburban woman who helped undocumented immigrants come into the country from Guatemala pleaded guilty to federal labor trafficking charges.
Walgreens avoids hearing, pays 8 citations for mask violations in Cicero
Walgreens avoided a court hearing by paying multiple citations after locations in west suburban Cicero failed to enforce face mask policies.
Walgreens avoided a court hearing by paying multiple citations after locations in west suburban Cicero failed to enforce face mask policies.
Person fatally hit by vehicle in Cicero
A person was fatally struck by a vehicle Sunday in south suburban Cicero.
A person was fatally struck by a vehicle Sunday in south suburban Cicero.
Cicero man killed in motorcycle crash on I-55 near Archer Heights: police
A 24-year-old man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 55 near Archer Heights on the Southwest Side, according to preliminary information from Illinois State police.
A 24-year-old man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 55 near Archer Heights on the Southwest Side, according to preliminary information from Illinois State police.
Man charged with attempted murder in Cicero stabbing
A man has been charged with stabbing someone repeatedly on Friday in west suburban Cicero.
A man has been charged with stabbing someone repeatedly on Friday in west suburban Cicero.
Chicago man accused of killing bystander during looting in Cicero
A man is accused of killing an innocent bystander during a night of looting in west suburban Cicero over the weekend.
A man is accused of killing an innocent bystander during a night of looting in west suburban Cicero over the weekend.
Chicago’s Loop to reopen as Cicero asks locals to stay home
The general public will be allowed to enter Chicago’s central business district and its commercial areas Wednesday.
The general public will be allowed to enter Chicago’s central business district and its commercial areas Wednesday.
Cicero asks locals to stay home after 2 die in unrest following George Floyd's death
Authorities in a Chicago suburb where two people were fatally shot in unrest following George Floyd’s death issued fresh safety precautions Tuesday.
Authorities in a Chicago suburb where two people were fatally shot in unrest following George Floyd’s death issued fresh safety precautions Tuesday.