Earl Gaskin: 73-year-old man with Alzheimer's reported missing in Hazel Crest
Have you seen him? Hazel Crest police are searching for 73-year-old Earl Gaskin, who has Alzheimer’s and went missing Sunday night.
Cook County Metra station elevators out of service for months, frustrating riders
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who rely on them to reach their trains.
Mother, 2 daughters sentenced for labor trafficking undocumented children in Chicago suburbs
A mother and her two daughters received prison sentences for their roles in a scheme to force undocumented children from West Africa to work in the Chicago suburbs, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Hazel Crest man, 16-year-old boy charged with murder in South Side shooting
A suburban man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting on the city's South Side.
Semi truck driver killed in rollover crash on I-80; Kedzie Avenue closed in Hazel Crest
A driver died Tuesday morning after a semi-truck rolled over on Interstate 80 in Hazel Crest and fell onto the roadway below, Illinois State Police said.
Cook County homeowners in these 15 suburbs will pay more in property taxes: treasurer
A recent analysis from the Cook County Treasurer's Office revealed that property taxes for some homeowners in the south and southwest suburbs will significantly increase.
From concept to kicks: South suburban students turn words into wearable art
Rather than an English assignment, approximately 1,000 Chicago-area students were tasked with translating their ideas into visual artistry.
Boy, 16, charged as adult in deadly Gresham mass shooting
A 16-year-old boy was charged Thursday in connection with a February mass shooting in Gresham that left three people dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
Live Illinois Referendum Primary Election Results 2024
Here are the referendum results of the 2024 Illinois primary.
Country Club Hills police give update on 2023 Hillcrest High School shooting
Country Club Hills police are giving an update on a shooting at a homecoming football game that killed a south suburban teen in Sept. 2023.
Reward increased for tips leading to arrest in 2023 Hillcrest High School shooting
The reward money for any information leading to an arrest in the deadly homecoming football game shooting at Hillcrest High School in Sept. 2023 has been increased.
Construction tragedy: Worker dies in accident at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
A masonry worker has died in an accident at a construction site at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School.
Suburban mother and daughters convicted for exploiting West African children in forced labor scheme
A woman and her two daughters were convicted Tuesday for forcing two undocumented West African children to work in the Chicago suburbs.


















