2 killed, over 60 arrested in Cicero as protests turn violent
Two people were killed Monday during unrest in the Chicago suburb of Cicero as protests continued over the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, according a town official.
Two people were killed Monday during unrest in the Chicago suburb of Cicero as protests continued over the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, according a town official.
2 killed, over 60 arrested in Cicero as protests turn violent
Two people are dead and dozens of others are in custody Monday after a protest turned violent in west suburban Cicero.
Two people are dead and dozens of others are in custody Monday after a protest turned violent in west suburban Cicero.
Illinois harness leaders push to begin horse racing again amid COVID-19 pandemic
The horses are at the starting gate and ready to run, as soon as they get the green light from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
The horses are at the starting gate and ready to run, as soon as they get the green light from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
2 in custody after police chase from Cicero to Garfield Park
Two people were arrested Thursday after high-speed chase from west suburban Cicero into Garfield Park on the West Side.
Two people were arrested Thursday after high-speed chase from west suburban Cicero into Garfield Park on the West Side.
Judge orders inspection of Cicero nursing home plagued by COVID-19
A Cook County Judge is ordering the state to conduct an emergency inspection of a Cicero nursing home plagued by the coronavirus.
A Cook County Judge is ordering the state to conduct an emergency inspection of a Cicero nursing home plagued by the coronavirus.
Emergency inspection ordered at Cicero nursing home after 200 staff, residents test positive for COVID-19
A Cook County Judge is ordering the state to conduct an emergency inspection of a Cicero nursing home plagued by the coronavirus.
A Cook County Judge is ordering the state to conduct an emergency inspection of a Cicero nursing home plagued by the coronavirus.
Town of Cicero sues Pritzker, others over COVID-19 outbreak at nursing home
"Shut the **** down. They need to be shut down," a former employee of the nursing home said.
"Shut the **** down. They need to be shut down," a former employee of the nursing home said.
10 die from COVID-19 at Cicero nursing home, including employee
More than 200 residents and staff of a Cicero nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19, while 10 of them — including one staff member — have died from the disease, city officials announced Tuesday.
More than 200 residents and staff of a Cicero nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19, while 10 of them — including one staff member — have died from the disease, city officials announced Tuesday.
Illinois students begin returning to their high schools to clear out lockers
Some districts are now reopening their buildings to allow students to clean out their lockers and take care of some final business.
Some districts are now reopening their buildings to allow students to clean out their lockers and take care of some final business.
More suburbs now requiring wearing masks in public
More Chicago suburbs are now requiring wearing masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More Chicago suburbs are now requiring wearing masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Car wanted in connection with Cicero catalytic converter theft
Officers responded about 4:40 a.m. Feb. 24 to the 1200 block of South 59th Avenue for reports of suspicious activity, Cicero police said.
Officers responded about 4:40 a.m. Feb. 24 to the 1200 block of South 59th Avenue for reports of suspicious activity, Cicero police said.
Vigil held for boy, 5, killed in Cicero fire
Cicero School District 99 hosted the 4 p.m. vigil in memory of David Castellanos III at Liberty Elementary School, 4946 W. 13th St., according to Cicero town spokesman Ray Hanania.
Cicero School District 99 hosted the 4 p.m. vigil in memory of David Castellanos III at Liberty Elementary School, 4946 W. 13th St., according to Cicero town spokesman Ray Hanania.
Boy, 5, and grandfather die in Cicero fire
Just after midnight, crews responded to calls of a fire at a home in the 4700 block of West 12th Place, according to a statement from the Cicero Fire Department.
Just after midnight, crews responded to calls of a fire at a home in the 4700 block of West 12th Place, according to a statement from the Cicero Fire Department.
Burglars strike home of missing teen same day she was last seen in Cicero
Police in west suburban Cicero believe the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl and a burglary at her home the same day she went missing may be connected.
Police in west suburban Cicero believe the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl and a burglary at her home the same day she went missing may be connected.
'Hours old' baby dropped off at fire station in suburban Chicago
A couple showed up with the infant at Engine One, 16th Street and Central Avenue, and handed the baby to a firefighter saying, “Now this belongs to you”, according to Cicero town spokesman Ray Hanania.
A couple showed up with the infant at Engine One, 16th Street and Central Avenue, and handed the baby to a firefighter saying, “Now this belongs to you”, according to Cicero town spokesman Ray Hanania.
Lockdown lifted at Cicero high school after gun threat determined to be unfounded
Police “conducted a thorough search of the school and concluded that there never was a real threat to any of the students and that the report of a student holding a weapon turned out to not be true,” Cicero police chief Jerry Chlada said in a statement.
Police “conducted a thorough search of the school and concluded that there never was a real threat to any of the students and that the report of a student holding a weapon turned out to not be true,” Cicero police chief Jerry Chlada said in a statement.
Morton College student charged after six guns were found in car
A 24-year-old student was charged Friday after weapons were found in his parked vehicle while he attended class at Morton College in suburban Cicero.
A 24-year-old student was charged Friday after weapons were found in his parked vehicle while he attended class at Morton College in suburban Cicero.
19-year-old shot dead in Cicero
A 19-year-old was shot Friday in suburban Cicero.
A 19-year-old was shot Friday in suburban Cicero.
Man charged with attempted murder in Cicero bowling ball attack
Demetrius Easton, 30, was arrested Sunday and is charged with attempted first-degree murder, according to a statement from Cicero police.
Demetrius Easton, 30, was arrested Sunday and is charged with attempted first-degree murder, according to a statement from Cicero police.
Plane evacuated at Midway Airport for mechanical issue; no one injured
No one was injured Monday when an airplane experienced a mechanical issue shortly after landing at Midway International Airport and was evacuated.
No one was injured Monday when an airplane experienced a mechanical issue shortly after landing at Midway International Airport and was evacuated.