Illinois Lottery hosts Powerball ticket giveaway ahead of $1 billion drawing

To celebrate the massive jackpot, the Illinois Lottery hosted a ‘Powerball Ticket Grab Challenge’ at five of the “winningest" Powerball stores in Illinois, giving players a chance to win free tickets ahead of Wednesday's drawing

Here's how you can get free Powerball tickets ahead of Wednesday's drawing

The Illinois Lottery is giving away 1,000 free Powerball tickets this week to residents looking to secure the eye-popping $1 billion jackpot.

Winnetka man found guilty of price gouging masks during COVID-19 pandemic

A Winnetka man was convicted on Thursday of price gouging customers who were looking to purchase N95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Trial begins for Chicago police sergeant accused of kneeling on suburban teen
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A Chicago police sergeant is on trial nearly a year after being caught on camera pinning a 14-year-old boy to the ground, in an incident that sparked protests and accusations of racial profiling.

Trial begins for Chicago police sergeant accused of kneeling on teen in Park Ridge

A Chicago police sergeant is on trial nearly a year after being caught on camera pinning a 14-year-old boy to the ground, in an incident that sparked protests and accusations of racial profiling.

Skokie police seek man reportedly masturbating while watching females

A man seen masturbating inside a parked SUV in north suburban Skokie is being sought by police, according to a community alert.

Motorcyclist, 56, killed in Round Lake Beach crash

A 56-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday morning in north suburban Round Lake Beach.

Chicago man charged with trying to kidnap woman in Evanston

Police said the attempted kidnapping happened on University Place. The victim told officers the man had tried to push her into his car, but she was able to escape.

Pedestrian killed in Skokie crash: police

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a car in Skokie Friday night, according to police. 

Skokie to replace lead service lines using federal funds
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There are roughly 11,000 lead service lines in suburban Skokie, and on Tuesday, city officials got a big financial boost to replace those lines.

Chicago area restaurant inducted into Hot Dog Hall of Fame
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Family-owned Dengeo's in Skokie has been serving Vienna beef hot dogs for decades. Now, they have officially made it into the National Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame!

Skokie artist travels to help earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey
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Syed Rahman talks about his calling to help Syrian and Turkish victims of the earthquake that killed thousands and impacted countless more.