Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown charged in mother's death weeks after going missing

Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested Tuesday in San Diego, weeks after his mother's body was discovered near an Illinois creek and he was reported missing.

Fox 32's Week in Review - Sept. 24
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Two persons of interest in the recent Romeoville murders were killed in a fiery crash in Oklahoma this week; legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market; and a winning $23.75 million Lotto ticket was sold in Chicago.

Romeoville family murder case • woman attacks 4 Chicago cops • Jim McMahon launches cannabis brand

Two persons of interest in the recent Romeoville murders were killed in a fiery crash in Oklahoma this week; a woman from Cicero was arrested for attacking four Chicago police officers; and legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.

Mom of former NFL player found dead, he's still missing
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Maywood police are conducting a murder investigation after one of two people who went missing Saturday was discovered dead.

Chicago man charged in deadly suburban shooting

A Chicago man is facing charges for the shooting death of a man from Maywood this summer. 

How to stay cool in Chicago's soupy heat
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It will continue to be extremely hot and humid through Thursday this week. Cook County has several places available for people to go to keep cool in this weather. There are many tips to stay safe while braving the weather, as well, such as staying hydrated and avoiding sugary drinks.

Cook County teen in stolen car reached speeds of 132 mph in high-speed police chase: prosecutors

A 17-year-old suburban boy will remain in custody after leading police on an eighteen-minute high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, where at times he reached speeds of 132 mph, prosecutors said.

Traffic delays on IB Eisenhower Expressway following multi-vehicle crash
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At least four cars were involved in a collision on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway Friday morning. The vehicles were moved from the left lane to the right shoulder after the crash near 1st Avenue. The furthest right lane was closed as clean up began.

Maywood man allegedly killed Chicago man and ran from officers

When Maywood police arrived at the scene, they located 43-year-old Decarlos Armstrong lying in the street bleeding.

Crews battle Maywood house fire

A single-family home caught fire in west suburban Maywood early Wednesday morning.

'Smiles Against Cancer' brightens the day of young patients with annual toy drop-off

The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.