Suburban mayors concerned and disappointed after federal regulators approve railroad merger
Places like Bensenville, Itasca and Elgin will go from at least three freight trains a day to 11. Not to mention, the trains are expected to be two miles long and some will be carrying hazardous materials through densely populated areas.
Could a train derailment happen here? Suburban officials say longer trains would make it likely
With longer trains, Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone says it isn’t a question of if an Ohio train derailment happens here, but when.
Suburban safety fears grow after Ohio train derailment
With longer trains, Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone says it isn’t a question of if an Ohio train derailment happens here, but when.
8 suburbs participating in Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week
A number of restaurants in the northwest suburbs are getting ready to wine and dine guests with a little something extra.
Coalition of suburban mayors stand against proposed rail merger
In February alone, there have been six train derailments involving hazardous materials.
Chicago-area mayors call for proposed freight rail merger to be delayed
In February alone, there have been six train derailments involving hazardous materials.
Itasca boy charged with home invasion after attempting to rob family at gunpoint
A 17-year-old Itasca boy has been charged with breaking into a northwest suburban home last month and attempting to rob a family at gunpoint, according to police.
Illinois firefighter with terminal cancer takes final ride home in ambulance with fiancé, dog
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
Illinois firefighter with terminal cancer takes final ride home with fiance, dog
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Eight suburban mayors are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Leaders from at least eight suburbs are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Fourth of July celebrations: where to watch fireworks in Chicago
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the Chicago area is ready to celebrate with fireworks shows.
Athleticism and pageantry on full display at the 36th annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
FOX 32's Tim McGill dons a kilt to get a a firsthand look at this weekend's 36th annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games.
Itasca woman charged with attempting to defraud 9 financial institutions, U.S. Small Business Association
Zielinski allegedly conducted a business email compromise scheme, where she would hack a private business' email account. Prosecutors say she allegedly had access to the victim's email and would then direct the business' bank to send money to another bank account controlled by Zielinski.
Suburban Chicago mayors join forces to stop railroad merger
The mayors say the suburbs of Bartlett, Bensenville, Elgin, Itasca, Hanover Park, Roselle, Wood Dale, and Schaumburg will be severely impacted if Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merge.
Suburban Chicago mayors fight back against freight train merger
The leaders of eight Chicago suburbs are working together to stop a huge railroad merger.
Chicago suburb sued for blocking addiction center's expansion plans
A Chicago-based addiction treatment center, which like others nationwide has faced fierce opposition to opening suburban branches, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to force one suburb to stop blocking its expansion plans.
Schaumburg man charged in I-290 shooting
A 26-year-old man is facing charges in a shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway last August near Itasca.