Man kills wife before taking own life in Plainfield: police
A man fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself Monday morning in suburban Plainfield.
Chicago police officer indicted in alleged gun smuggling scheme
A Chicago police officer is accused of buying guns for a smuggling scheme into Mexico. Here's what prosecutors say happened.
Joliet drive-by shooting leaves 2 wounded
Two men were wounded in a motorcycle drive-by shooting Monday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.
Plainfield sensory playground opens in memory of Wadea al-Fayoume
A special playground dedication in Plainfield honored 6-year-old Wadea al-Fayoume who was brutally stabbed to death two years ago this October.
Will County police nab 15kg of cocaine during traffic stop, sheriff says
A traffic stop in Will County led police to find a large amount of cocaine and drug trafficking charges against a man.
Chicago suburb parish to be renamed after first millennial saint
As two suburban parishes combine, they will rename the new church after the first millennial saint, St. Carlos Acutis.
Shot fired at Illinois state senator's home, suspect in custody
Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel's home was struck by gunfire early Tuesday. Police say the shooting was not politically motivated.
Joliet man fired stolen gun while driving drunk, police say
Joliet police say a man fired a stolen gun from his car while driving drunk. Here's what happened Tuesday night.
ICE says convicted murderer arrested in Chicago suburb after Illinois prison release
ICE says they've arrested a convicted murderer in Chicago's suburbs days after his release from state prison under sanctuary policy.
Man hospitalized after stabbing at Joliet park, police say
A man is hospitalized after a stabbing at a suburban Chicago park Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Bolingbrook, Romeoville teachers' union reaches tentative agreement with district
The teachers' union at Valley View School District 365U reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the district, likely averting a strike.
28-year-old man killed in collision with tractor-trailer in Joliet: police
A 28-year-old man has died after a car crash in Joliet on Friday, according to police.
Chicago, more suburbs issue warnings about possible ICE activity
Chicago and its suburbs are bracing for possible ICE activity as President Trump pushes for tougher immigration crackdowns in the area.
Teachers union for Bolingbrook, Romeoville schools announces strike date
The teachers union for Valley View School District announced a strike date for next week.
Chicago-area farm delivering free fresh food to veterans in need
Harvest time is right around the corner. While many farmers sell their products at stores or farmers markets, there's one Chicago-area farm that isn’t doing either.
