Massive blaze destroys suburban Chicago church

A historic South Side church is heavily damaged after a fire tore through the building on Wednesday.

Fire officials investigating blaze at Ford Heights church
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Fire officials say the cause of a fire at a church in Ford Heights is still under investigation. The church is now asking for help from the public as it works to recover.

Suburban father charged after loaded gun found in child's backpack at school: sheriff

A father is accused of placing a loaded gun in his child’s backpack before the student went to an elementary school in south suburban Ford Heights, authorities said.

NW Indiana police seek man accused of targeting car dealerships with fake checks

Police in Schererville are asking for the public's help in locating an Illinois man wanted on felony warrants tied to auto theft and fraud schemes targeting dealerships in northwest Indiana.

Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of 2 people, sheriff says

A Chicago man was arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shooting of two people in suburban Ford Heights last summer.

Illinois man charged with attempted murder after officer struck by vehicle

A Ford Heights man has been charged after he allegedly struck and seriously injured a law enforcement officer with a vehicle while trying to flee arrest Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side.

Cook County man allegedly ran from traffic stop with loaded, stolen gun

The Cook County Sheriff's Office says a suburban man ran from a traffic stop, dropped a loaded, stolen gun, and admitted it was his.

Ford Heights man arrested after fleeing police with open alcohol, stolen gun

A man was charged with a weapons violation after being seen with two open alcoholic beverages last month in Ford Heights, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Cook County Sheriff's officer praised after saving choking woman in Ford Heights
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Cook County Sheriff's Officer Zachary Finn is being hailed as a hero after he performed the Heimlich maneuver and saved a woman from choking in her car in Ford Heights in September.

Video shows Cook County Sheriff's officer saving choking woman in Ford Heights

A Cook County sheriff’s deputy is being credited with saving a woman’s life after she began choking while driving last month in Chicago’s south suburbs.

Cook County sheriff's deputy saves choking driver in Ford Heights
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A Cook County sheriff’s deputy is being credited with saving a woman’s life after she began choking while driving last month in Chicago’s south suburbs.

Cook County man charged after dog injured while tied to moving truck: sheriff

A suburban man is charged with felony animal cruelty after authorities say he dragged a small dog behind his pickup truck in south suburban Ford Heights.

Convicted felon busted with gun, drugs during Ford Heights traffic stop: sheriff

A convicted felon was arrested for possession of a loaded handgun and drugs in Ford Heights on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Holiday giveaway in Ford Heights draws large crowd
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The holiday spirit is buzzing in Ford Heights as a massive gift giveaway is underway Wednesday evening.

Body found in Ford Heights
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A body was found in a south suburb of Chicago on Thursday.