DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy wins $7.5 million in lawsuit after spinal injury

The jury found that the maker of law enforcement equipment was liable for a 12-gauge tactical knockout breaching round that penetrated into DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputy David Hakim’s spinal canal and did not disintegrate as intended.

Chicago area residents gather to remember 9/11

"It's about us as Americans that we can come together. We're in the middle of a pandemic and everything is political, but there was once a time in our country where we stood together as one and we hope this is one of those moments as well."

Aurora commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11
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Twenty years ago, six Aurora firefighters drove 16 hours nonstop to New York City, and then spent four straight days working tirelessly to help the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Woman, man charged with murder in Naperville shooting death

"The Naperville Police Department has no tolerance for gun violence in our community and will relentlessly pursue anyone who commits such a reckless and dangerous act in our city."

Labor Day weekend: Fests, fireworks scheduled across Chicago, suburbs

CHECK IT OUT! Labor Day weekend means the return of several festivals in the Chicago area. Here are some ideas for your long weekend.

At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows

In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.

Glendale Heights man accused of shooting, killing another man during alleged drug deal

"While this arrest cannot erase the loss of Mr. Krywko, my hope is that the charging of Mr. Goodwin will bring Mr. Krywko’s family some comfort as they grieve."