Damari Perry case: Horrifying details released about boy's last day, mom and brother charged with murder
Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.
Mom charged with murdering 6-year-old son, sibling charged with helping her hide the crime
A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with murdering her own little boy and then getting another son to help her hide the body.
Missing 6-year-old North Chicago boy found dead in Gary, 3 family members taken into custody: FBI
Perry's mom, Jannie Perry, has been charged with first-degree murder and other crimes after Damari's body was found near an abandoned house in Gary.
Skokie police investigate smash-and-grab at bike shop
Police shut down Oakton Street in Skokie Tuesday morning because of a reported smash-and-grab burglary.
Teen who fatally stabbed 15-year-old boy gets probation, community service
A teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a 15-year-old suburban Chicago boy has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service.
Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages
A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.
Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers
“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.
What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs
In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.
Skokie man sentenced to 11 years for selling millions of dollars in phony mortgages
Albert Rossini, the owner of Devon Street Investments in Lincolnwood, schemed with an attorney and two others to sell phony mortgages, prosecutors said.
At least 7 thieves make off with purses from Bloomingdale's in Skokie: police
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: A group of thieves struck a Bloomingdale's in suburban Chicago on Monday.
Evanston restaurants receive fake court orders filled with hate messages
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
'Friends of Chicago River' hold 'Float Party' to highlight improved cleanliness of river water
The "Friends of the Chicago River" say that it's now safe to swim in many parts of the river.
Skokie driver charged with striking person in wheelchair, leaving the scene
A Skokie woman has been charged after allegedly hitting a pedestrian in a wheelchair and then leaving the scene of the crash.