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 Mustangs cheer team raising money to go to championship
A suburban cheerleading squad is headed to nationals, but they need a boost to get 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 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.
Man charged after allegedly punching 60-year-old man in the face, attempting to steal vehicle in the Loop
A 19-year-old man was charged in connection with an attempted carjacking Friday in the Loop.
Off-duty Calumet Park police officer dies in Hazel Crest crash
An off-duty Calumet Park police officer died in a crash Thursday in south suburban Hazel Crest.
Family searches for answers after young mother found murdered in Harvey
A young suburban mother left home and never returned.
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.
6-month-old girl died of child abuse in Hazel Crest: autopsy
A 6-month-old girl died Tuesday from child abuse in south suburban Hazel Crest, according to an autopsy.
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.
At least one person killed in crash on I-80 near Hazel Crest
At least one person was killed in a crash on I-80 near Hazel Crest on Saturday.