Suburban Chicago man faces drug charges after police bust potential meth lab
A suburban Chicago man has been charged after first responders were hospitalized from exposure to fumes from drugs cooking inside his apartment this September.
Possible meth lab in suburban Chicago sends 8 first responders to hospital
A suspected methamphetamine lab discovered Tuesday in Chicago’s south suburbs sent eight first responders to the hospital, authorities said.
Third measles case detected in Cook County, officials say
Health officials said a third case of measles was detected in suburban Cook County so far this year.
Gas leak led to deadly Cook County home explosion, preliminary report finds
The house explosion that killed a 76-year-old man in Crestwood last month was caused by a natural gas leak, according to a preliminary report.
Man killed in Crestwood house explosion; home leveled, officials say
A 76-year-old man is dead after a house explosion Thursday afternoon in south suburban Crestwood, officials said.
Crestwood trucking company worker charged in CEO’s death, police say
An employee of a south suburban trucking company was charged in connection with the CEO’s death earlier this month.
Crestwood trucking company CEO killed, employee arrested
An employee of a suburban trucking company was arrested in connection with the death of the company’s CEO last week.
Kidnapping victim rescued, suspect arrested in Chicago's south suburbs
A kidnapping victim was rescued and a suspect was arrested Friday morning after police located a stolen vehicle connected to the crime.
Cook County man accused of stealing coach's backpack at cheer competition
A suburban man has been charged with stealing a cheerleading coach’s backpack during a high school cheerleading competition last month, police said.
Chicago area woman who fatally stabbed dog sentenced to 1 year in prison
A Crestwood woman who fatally stabbed a dog in the southwest suburbs last year was sentenced to one year in prison.
Jury announces verdict in Lockport murder trial of Anthony Maggio
A jury has announced a verdict in the Lockport murder trial of Anthony Maggio.
Suspicious man grabs girl while walking her dog in Crestwood; 2nd girl approached by same man
Police are searching for a man accused of approaching two girls in two separate incidents in Crestwood over the last week.