6 charged with staging Chicago robberies to obtain immigration visas

Six people are facing fraud charges for allegedly staging armed robberies in and around Chicago so they could apply for immigration visas, according to an indictment unsealed in federal court Friday.

Cook County crash leaves 2 dead; 2 in custody

Two people are in custody following a deadly car crash in South Holland Saturday night.

Thornwood High School students surprise athletic trainer
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Maggie Butler, an athletic trainer at Thornwood High School in South Holland, was awarded the National Making A Difference On AND Off The Field Award. Hundreds of the student-athletes Butler supports surprised her during National Athletic Training and Women?s History Month.

Man shot on I-94 killed in rollover crash in Cook County
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The Illinois Police are investigating a deadly crash on the Bishop Ford Expressway that seems to have been caused by a shooting. A 50-year-old man died at an area hospital.

New sexual assault complaint may have ties to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard investigation: source

A police report about a sexual assault in Nevada was filed in South Holland and sources tell us it may be connected to a Village of Dolton and Thornton Township work trip to Las Vegas.

3-year-old boy killed in Oak Lawn DUI crash, man arrested on felony charges

A Cook County man is facing felony charges after a fatal DUI crash Sunday that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy in southwest suburban Oak Lawn.

Driver arrested after crashing stolen car in South Holland: police
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A convicted felon was arrested in South Holland after allegedly crashing a stolen car and leading Munster police on a high-speed chase. The suspect tried to flee on foot, but was taken into custody.

Parents continue to face charges after children gain access to guns

"Whenever you have a child, and you leave a gun unlocked, even if there are no laws requiring a parent to lock up a gun, the prosecutor has discretion in charging," said FOX 32 Chicago Legal Analyst Karen Conti. 

Daycare in Cook County says 9-year-old brought gun to school
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A South Holland daycare owner says a 9-year-old had a gun in their backpack Thursday afternoon. The child supposedly has the gun all day at school before bringing it to the daycare.