Man charged after Chicago-area cemetery thefts
A man has been charged with felony theft after several bronze vases were stolen from gravesites at a Wheeling Township cemetery last month.
Man shot in Wheeling hotel
We're learning new details about a major police presence in Wheeling that forced several lockdowns.
Man injured, suspect in custody after Wheeling shooting prompts school lockdowns: police
A shooting in Wheeling on Thursday left one man hospitalized, a suspect in custody and prompted temporary lockdowns at nearby schools, authorities said.
Small plane crashes at suburban Chicago airport
A small plane crashed through an airport fence Wednesday afternoon in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Small plane crashes at Wheeling airport
A small plane crahsed into a fence at the Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling on Wednesday.
Illinois man charged with kidnapping, sexually abusing girl under 13
A suburban Chicago man was charged with kidnapping and sexually abusing a girl last week in Elgin.
Illinois woman arrested for giving THC candy to children in suburban park: police
A suburban woman was arrested after allegedly giving THC-infused chocolates to children in a Wheeling park.
Woman suspected of giving THC candy to kids at Cook County park
Police in Wheeling are investigating an incident that sent four children to the hospital after they ate chocolate believed to contain THC—a psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
Wheeling Police Commander Jim Borchardt dies suddenly at 49
Wheeling police are mourning the sudden loss of Commander Jim Borchardt, who died during a training session this week.
No-kill animal shelter in Wheeling reopens after devastating flood
A north suburban no-kill animal shelter that nearly lost everything to a flood is back—bigger and better than ever—thanks to the community that helped save it.
Cook County man accused of sexually assaulting two children in 2016 and 2018
A Cook County man was arrested last week after two victims came forward and accused him of sexual assault in 2016 and 2018.
Chicago driver was speeding, using phone in fatal 2024 crash: police
A Chicago man was arrested and charged with reckless homicide after a crash last November that killed a 49-year-old driver.
Wheeling man charged with kidnapping, domestic battery in Palatine
A Wheeling man is facing multiple felony charges after an alleged domestic violence incident in Palatine earlier this week.