Matteson mayor becomes first Black woman to lead Illinois Municipal League
Sheila Chalmers-Currin discusses her historic role and priorities after being sworn in as president of the 112-year-old agency.
Chase, crash leads to manhunt in Chicago's south suburbs
A police chase and crash in Chicago's south suburbs led to a manhunt for several subjects Monday morning.
Police search for possibly armed subjects after south suburban crash
A crash in Chicago's south suburbs has led to a manhunt for four subjects Monday morning. One person is in custody so far.
3 in custody after chase, crash in Chicago's south suburbs
A police chase and crash in Chicago's south suburbs led to a manhunt for several subjects Monday morning.
Dispatch systems down due to violent storms in Southern Cook County
The SouthCom Emergency Dispatch non-emergency calls, medical and fire alarm signals have been temporarily interrupted due to Tuesday's violent storms.
Two Illinois cousins wounded in Gary truck stop shooting, police say
Two Illinois cousins were shot outside a truck stop in Gary. Here's what we know so far.
Chicago area man impersonated CPD officer, police say
A 21-year-old man was charged with falsely impersonating a Chicago police officer during anti-ICE protests last Thursday.
Boy shot outside Matteson Community Center; 1 in custody
A person is in custody after a boy was shot outside the Matteson Community Center on Tuesday afternoon in the southern suburb.
Cook County farm says $200K grant and two other pending grants were canceled
The company?s steady income from moving food to local food banks has also been disrupted, adding to the challenges created by the funding suspension.
Cook County farm says $200K grant, two other pending grants canceled
A family-owned farm in the south suburbs of Chicago has announced that funding for a grant it received last October has been suspended.
Cook County farm says $200K grant and two other pending grants were canceled
A family-owned farm in the south suburbs of Chicago has announced that funding for a grant it received last October has been suspended.
Former Chicago-area nonprofit executive pleads guilty in $1.8 million fraud scheme
From 2012 to 2017, the fraudulent scheme led to about $1.8 million in losses to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Matteson fire vehicle struck by alleged DUI driver while responding to crash, police say
A Matteson Fire Department vehicle was hit by an alleged DUI driver while responding to a crash over the weekend, authorities said.
Bird flu wipes out 3,000 hens at Cook County farm: 'Pretty devastating'
The outbreak began about 10 days ago, when the Thomas family noticed birds in one coop dying.
Bird flu wipes out Illinois farm
The avian bird flu has wiped out a local farm. The suburban family has lost its entire flock of 3,000 hens.
Two killed in Matteson shooting near library, investigation underway: police
A shooting near the Matteson Area Public Library Sunday afternoon left two people dead, prompting a police investigation.
Two killed in Matteson shooting near library, investigation underway: police
Two people are dead after a shooting Sunday afternoon in Matteson, prompting an investigation by police.
Suburban teacher's aide charged with battery after slamming, dragging student: police
A suburban elementary school teacher’s aide has been charged with battery after allegedly assaulting an 8-year-old student by throwing him to the ground and dragging him into a classroom.
Matteson man charged with killing 2-year-old in Indiana
A Matteson man has been charged with beating a 2-year-old boy to death inside a Gary, Indiana, home on Monday night.
Matteson man charged with killing 2-year-old in Gary, Indiana
A Matteson man has been charged with beating a 2-year-old boy to death inside a Gary, Indiana, home on Monday night.