Resident rescued as crews battle house fire in Wauconda

Firefighters quickly brought an overnight house fire under control in Wauconda after police helped evacuate a resident from the burning home.

Shots fired on I-290, closing lanes for several hours

A shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway prompted an investigation Tuesday morning on Chicago's West Side.

Chicago crime: 2 killed in shooting at West Side home

A man is in custody after a shooting inside a West Side residence left two people dead Monday night.

A.J. Freund case: Court upholds conviction of former DCFS worker in child's death

A state appellate court has upheld the conviction of a former Illinois child welfare worker in connection with the 2019 death of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy.

TSA workers finally receiving paychecks again, but agents still 'frustrated'
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 27 directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. But even as money hit bank accounts on Monday, many workers said the relief they were hoping for has not fully arrived.

Study shows how Cook County property taxes have skyrocketed over the years
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Property taxes in Cook County have risen at nearly twice the rate of inflation, according to a new study from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office.

Suburban Chicago police search for 16-year-old girl's killer
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A 16-year-old Glenbrook South High School student was fatally shot Saturday at her home in unincorporated Glenview, and authorities are searching for a person of interest.

Joliet schools on lockdown after person barricades themself
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Three schools in southwest suburban Joliet are under lockdown Monday due to a nearby barricaded suspect, authorities said.

Chicago Board of Education OKs Macquline King as next CPS CEO
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The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.

Viral video of CTA Red Line dancer sparks fears of dangers on Chicago trains
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A viral video showing a man dancing on the exterior of a moving CTA Red Line train has sparked alarm across Chicago. The clip, posted on Instagram, has been viewed more than 500,000 times as of Monday. 

A vote from behind bars? Illinois bill sparks debate

Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons. 

Local group distributes hygiene supplies to nearly 200 Chicago schools | ChicagoNOW
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A local organization is making a big impact across Chicagoland. The Grace Network is collecting and distributing basic hygiene supplies to students in need at nearly 200 schools. Founder and Executive Director Sarah Airola joins us, along with Erie Charter School principal Karem Gomez, to share how the program is helping students feel confident, prepared and ready to learn.