Amazon purchases $35 million plant on Southwest Side
Amazon purchased a $35 million plant on the city's Southwest Side Wednesday, signaling one of its biggest land deals in the Chicago area.
4-month-old killed, mother and infant sibling hurt in Matteson crash
A 4-month-old girl was killed and four people other people injured — including her mother and sibling — in a crash Monday afternoon in suburban Matteson.
Fourth of July weekend celebrations kick off in south suburbs
Crowds packed Matteson's village grounds on Friday, and Dolton had their first Independence Day fireworks celebration in a decade.
Suburban man charged after allegedly running over woman and killing her
Police say that Jamaal Huffman, 26, was driving a red BMW the wrong way in the rain when he ran over and killed Maria Chiqui.
19-year-old charged with looting downtown business in August
A 19-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the widespread downtown looting in August.
Suburban man shot, carjacked while selling vehicle to buyers over Facebook Marketplace
A man was shot and carjacked in the Chicago suburbs Tuesday while trying to sell his vehicle to buyers he met online.
Suburban Cook County announces walk-in vaccination appointments
Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
Missing 10-year-old suburban girl found safe in Chicago, police say
A 10-year-old girl who went missing Wednesday morning from suburban Matteson was found safe in Chicago by nighttime.
Woman fatally shoots self on I-57 near Vollmer Road
A Chicago Heights woman fatally shot herself with several children in her vehicle Friday afternoon on Interstate 57 in south suburban Matteson.
Matteson man with pre-existing conditions beats COVID, reunites with wife after spending weeks in the hospital
A suburban couple is dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19 hitting home, and this man was already dealing with more health challenges than most.
Pritzker joins protesters for peaceful march through south suburban Matteson
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined protesters Monday for a peaceful march through the city of Matteson in the south suburbs.
South suburban stores hit by looters in wake of George Floyd protests
An Orland Park jewelry shop was among many south suburban stores hit by looters over the weekend.
Father and son reported missing from Matteson found safely
Matteson police canceled their alert Saturday morning.
Woman walking with husband dies after being struck by vehicle driving through red light in Matteson
Donna Terrell of Matteson was struck by the vehicle and taken to Stroger Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Man accused of crashing into Roseland home after fleeing from police
A man is facing a multitude of charges after allegedly fleeing from police in south suburban Matteson Sunday and crashing into a home in Roseland on the South Side.
2 hospitalized after vehicle plows into Matteson Starbucks
Authorities responded about 3:53 p.m. to a call of a vehicle into a building in the 4800 block of West 211th Street, Matteson Police Chief Michael Jones said.
Police looking for suspect who sparked chase after stealing Matteson squad car
Police are looking for the person who stole a squad car in Matteson on Monday and led authorities on a chase throughout the south suburbs.
Probe underway into hiring of principal on don't hire list
The Illinois State Board of Education is investigating a former middle school principal who resigned after it was learned he was invested for sexual misconduct.