Oak Park gas stations fight to stay open 24 hours
Village officials passed a law last month mandating that gas stations close between midnight and 5 a.m.
Village officials passed a law last month mandating that gas stations close between midnight and 5 a.m.
Check out local architecture this weekend at 'Open House Chicago'
It's your chance to tour buildings that are often off limits, or just overlooked by the public.
It's your chance to tour buildings that are often off limits, or just overlooked by the public.
Person surrenders after 18+ hour standoff with Oak Park police
No one was injured during a standoff that lasted over 18 hours in Oak Park overnight Thursday.
No one was injured during a standoff that lasted over 18 hours in Oak Park overnight Thursday.
School gun case in Oak Park sparks debate over safety and second chances
In May, Oak Park police got a tip and arrested student Keyon Robinson with a gun on his high school campus. Robinson says he brought the gun in a backpack for protection after fighting with a relative. He's now 19 and calls his decision senseless. Meanwhile, Oak Park and River Forest High School is tightening security, as it tries to reassure a worried community. Robinson's case highlights a larger debate for students and schools around security and second chances.
In May, Oak Park police got a tip and arrested student Keyon Robinson with a gun on his high school campus. Robinson says he brought the gun in a backpack for protection after fighting with a relative. He's now 19 and calls his decision senseless. Meanwhile, Oak Park and River Forest High School is tightening security, as it tries to reassure a worried community. Robinson's case highlights a larger debate for students and schools around security and second chances.
Trial kicks off in custody battle over Heather Mack’s daughter
Four people are seeking custody of 7-year-old Estelle Schaefer, daughter of Heather Mack, known for her involvement in her mother's 2014 murder in Bali.
Four people are seeking custody of 7-year-old Estelle Schaefer, daughter of Heather Mack, known for her involvement in her mother's 2014 murder in Bali.
'Silent Movies on the Porch' in Oak Park offers an unusual way to spend a summer night
“This is all about community,” said Pleasant Home executive director Sara Brown. “It's a beautiful place to hold an event. It's right in the heart of the neighborhood. The sights and sounds roll out into the neighborhood.”
“This is all about community,” said Pleasant Home executive director Sara Brown. “It's a beautiful place to hold an event. It's right in the heart of the neighborhood. The sights and sounds roll out into the neighborhood.”
Silent Movies on the Porch at Pleasant Home in Oak Park is a fun way to spend a summer night
Pleasant Home Executive Director Sara Brown talks about their "Silent Movies on the Porch" series, which has its last summer showing on August 25. They also plan a spooky movie showing around Halloween.
Pleasant Home Executive Director Sara Brown talks about their "Silent Movies on the Porch" series, which has its last summer showing on August 25. They also plan a spooky movie showing around Halloween.
NBA's Iman Shumpert arrested at DFW Airport with a 'sizeable' amount of marijuana
Shumpert was charged with possession of more than 4 ounces, but less than 5 pounds of marijuana.
Shumpert was charged with possession of more than 4 ounces, but less than 5 pounds of marijuana.
Man suffering with monkeypox speaks out as cases rise in Chicago area
Monkeypox is causing extreme oral, anal, and genital pain so extreme that it's leading to issues eating, urinating and defecating.
Monkeypox is causing extreme oral, anal, and genital pain so extreme that it's leading to issues eating, urinating and defecating.
Man found shot to death in Oak Park; second gun-related homicide this summer
When officers arrived on the scene, they found an unresponsive man face down near his vehicle with gunshot wounds in his head and abdomen, police said.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found an unresponsive man face down near his vehicle with gunshot wounds in his head and abdomen, police said.
Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe murder: Siblings charged in fatal shooting of Oak Park student
A brother and sister were arrested Thursday for the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman last month at a gas station in west suburban Oak Park.
A brother and sister were arrested Thursday for the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman last month at a gas station in west suburban Oak Park.
Contract not renewed for Fenwick teacher accused of inappropriate touching
A long time Fenwick High School teacher and basketball coach is out after a former student accused him of inappropriate touching and comments.
A long time Fenwick High School teacher and basketball coach is out after a former student accused him of inappropriate touching and comments.
Fenwick teacher out over misconduct allegations
A long time Fenwick High School teacher and basketball coach is out after a former student accused him of inappropriate touching and comments.
A long time Fenwick High School teacher and basketball coach is out after a former student accused him of inappropriate touching and comments.
Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe murder: Police identify 2 persons of interest after 18-year-old killed at gas station
Two persons of interested have been identified in connection to the murder of 18-year-old Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe.
Two persons of interested have been identified in connection to the murder of 18-year-old Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe.
Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe murder: Oak Park community gathers to remember teen killed in gas station shooting
In Oak Park Friday, faith leaders were remembering a promising young woman who was killed during a carjacking.
In Oak Park Friday, faith leaders were remembering a promising young woman who was killed during a carjacking.
Community remembers promising Oak Park teen fatally shot at gas station
In Oak Park Friday, faith leaders were remembering a promising young woman who was killed during a carjacking.
In Oak Park Friday, faith leaders were remembering a promising young woman who was killed during a carjacking.
Woman found shot to death in Oak Park gas station parking lot
A woman was found shot dead early Wednesday in a gas station parking lot in west suburban Oak Park.
A woman was found shot dead early Wednesday in a gas station parking lot in west suburban Oak Park.
'What's Blooming on Harrison' happening in Oak Park Saturday
The festivals are back! On Saturday, you can visit, 'What's Blooming on Harrison' in Oak Park.
The festivals are back! On Saturday, you can visit, 'What's Blooming on Harrison' in Oak Park.
Chicago police release update after 13-year-old was shot by police
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown spoke with the media after an unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by police Wednesday. Members of CPD's Vehicle Hijacking Task Force Team were trying to stop a vehicle when the boy got out of the car and ran.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown spoke with the media after an unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by police Wednesday. Members of CPD's Vehicle Hijacking Task Force Team were trying to stop a vehicle when the boy got out of the car and ran.
Chicago cop shoots, seriously wounds 13-year-old boy
An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by Chicago police Wednesday after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.
An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by Chicago police Wednesday after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.