Vehicle split in half in fatal crash after police chase in Hazel Crest

Two people were killed and a third person was seriously injured Tuesday night after a police pursuit ended in a high speed crash in south suburban Hazel Crest.

Port Washington police squad hit, Illinois men arrested

According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, two Illinois men were arrested after hitting a squad car and fleeing law enforcement Wednesday.

Hazel Crest fire sends 5 to hospital

A suburban Hazel Crest home has been blazed after a bathroom fire that may have sparked from a candle or smoking products. 

17-year-old charged with shooting DoorDash delivery driver during Hazel Crest carjacking

The driver got out to deliver a McDonald’s order while his girlfriend remained in the car. That’s when prosecutors allege the teen jumped in the front seat of the running car, pointed a gun at the driver’s girlfriend and ordered her to get out.

Hazel Crest cheer team raising money to go to championship
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A Hazel Crest cheer team has qualified for a national cheer competition, but the team needs a little help getting there.

3 teens charged with breaking into vehicles in Elmhurst

One of the teens, a 13-year-old, was also charged with having a loaded 9mm pistol in his possession.

Chicago leader, friend of Obama killed in Hazel Crest attack
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Johnnie Owens was shot and killed inside his Hazel Crest home last Tuesday. His family says they believe it was out of retaliation after one of Owens? sons testified against a shooting suspect three years ago.

Chicago leader, friend of Obama killed in Hazel Crest home invasion

Johnnie Owens was shot and killed inside his Hazel Crest home last Tuesday. His family says they believe it was out of retaliation after one of Owens’ sons testified against a shooting suspect three years ago.

Prosecutors, police issue conflicting statements about charges in fatal shooting of 12-year-old

Prosecutors and police released conflicting statements Tuesday about whether there will be any charges in the fatal weekend shooting of a 12-year-girl in south suburban Hazel Crest.

Hazel Crest man charged with attempted murder of 29-year-old woman

A Hazel Crest man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting a woman last year in Chatham on the South Side.

African national, daughters charged with trafficking 2 girls

Prosecutors say an African national brought two West African girls to the Chicago area on falsified visas and along with her two daughters forced the girls to work for several years, threatening serious harm if they refused.

Suburban family forced West African teens into forced labor: feds

A south suburban family faces child labor trafficking charges after allegedly threatening two undocumented West African teenagers into forced labor.

EB I-80 lanes reopen after crash in Hazel Crest

Eastbound lanes of I-80 were reopened after a crash Friday in south suburban Hazel Crest.