Chicago faces growing risks from hidden meth labs and counterfeit pills

Crystal meth and the makeshift labs some people set up inside their own homes posed serious safety risks for law enforcement back in the early 2000s. Today, those dangers still exist.

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.

Apparent home explosion in Crestwood
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The home appears to be completely destroyed with debris scattered throughout the neighborhood.

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
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A kidnapping victim was rescued and a suspect was arrested Friday morning after police located a stolen vehicle in Chicago's south suburbs.

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.