Cook County pair goes on 'lawless crime spree', carjacks multiple vehicles in suburbs: prosecutors

A suburban duo will remain locked up through their trial after they allegedly carjacked multiple vehicles in a “brazen, lawless crime spree" over the weekend. At least one victim was seriously injured when she was ejected from her vehicle.

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.

Suburban safety fears grow after Ohio train derailment
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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
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A number of restaurants in the northwest suburbs are getting ready to wine and dine guests with a little something extra.

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.

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.