Illinois SAFE-T Act lets alleged repeat Chicago-area theft suspect walk after multiple arrests
What began with a stolen package in Chicago’s western suburbs has unraveled into a wider investigation involving the same suspect, dozens of thefts across multiple towns and repeated releases under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
Chicago-area man charged with murder in fatal Lyons Township stabbing: sheriff
An Orland Park man has been charged with attempted murder and home invasion after attacking two women in an unincorporated Lyons Township building, the Cook County Sheriff's Office announced.
I-55 shooting: Man charged in 2024 expressway murder of USPS worker
A suburban Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with an expressway shooting involving a USPS worker last year on Interstate 55.
Orland Park man shot ex-girlfriend's brother in Brookfield: police
A 22-year-old Orland Park man is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend’s brother in Brookfield on Sunday.
Chicago area schools impacted by extreme heat
An elementary school in Gary canceled class Tuesday due to excessive heat. Banneker Elementary said they are repairing the building's HVAC. Lyons High School and Central School District 301 announced early dismissals due to weather.
Chicago-area schools to close early amid extreme heat
Some schools in the Chicago area will have early dismissal on Tuesday as the extreme heat continues.
Chicago-area high school named finalist for IHSA Student Section and Spirit Showdown
The Illinois High School Association has just announced its finalists for the Student Section and Spirit Showdown competition and a couple of schools from our area have made the list.
Lyons police conduct 'Active Shooter Simulation' amid mass shooting incidents
If you noticed a massive amount of police and paramedics in Lyons on Wednesday – don't worry – it was just practice.
Lyons police bust $5M high-end theft ring
Suburban officials shared an update on their investigation into a multi-state theft ring that resulted in $5 million worth of stolen goods. Thousands of dollars of merchandise has been recovered after five people were arrested at a warehouse in Chicago. Two of the suspects have been charged so far.
Lyons police bust $5 million multi-state, high-end theft ring
Two suspects have been charged in connection to a multi-state, high-end theft ring, according to Chicago-area officials.
Cook County tattoo artist charged with trying to meet 15-year-old for sex
Cook County sheriff's police say the investigation began when a mother noticed inappropriate messages between Gerardo Melendez and her 15-year-old child.
Cook County man with 47 previous charges accused of crashing vehicle into Brookfield Zoo, fleeing the scene
While investigating, police determined that McGuire had 37 previous traffic arrests, four arrests for assault, one arrest for dangerous drugs, one for obstruction, one for damage to property, two liquor offenses and one flight escape charge.
Man out on bond for murder, another on house arrest charged with attempted carjacking in Lyons
"One offender was out on bond for murder," Chief Herion said. "The other was wearing an ankle bracelet under house arrest already and charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Firearm. They should never been on the street to commit another crime."