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. 

Semi rolls over on I-80, falls onto roadway below killing driver
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Illinois State Police confirmed the driver of a semi-truck was killed in a rollover crash on eastbound I-80 Tuesday morning. The vehicle landed upside down on Kedzie Avenue under I-80. The area is closed to traffic.

Semi truck falls off I-80 bridge over Kedzie
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Kedzie Avenue was shut down in both directions at I-80 after a semi-truck fell off a bridge. Law enforcement was on the scene investigating Tuesday morning. The condition of the driver is unknown at this time.

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.

Chicago-area students turn words into wearable art
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A final art project has culminated in tangible form for some south suburban students, as they unveiled their creative endeavors in a unique exhibition.

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.

Mom of teen murdered in Chicago suburb speaks out, reward increased
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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.

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.