Man charged in 1995 murders of Marine brothers from Cicero
Daniel Flores, 49, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of John and Michael Fields on April 12, 1995.
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Daniel Flores, 49, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of John and Michael Fields on April 12, 1995.
The bus driver and two passengers were taken to local hospitals.
A west suburban man is being temporarily released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody to donate his kidney to his brother.
It happened around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 5800 block of Roosevelt Road.
Anthony Avila-Puebla, 31, was found dead in the remains of a two-story home that exploded and erupted in a raging fire the day after the explosion in the 2200 block of Central Avenue, Cicero police said Saturday.
Police in Cicero, Illinois, have identified the man who was killed in a house explosion last month, and said he's the one responsible for the blast.
Cicero police said Anthony Avila-Puebla was seen carrying multiple jugs of a flammable liquid into the building before the blast.
Miles away in the north suburbs, the Village of Wauconda sent out a warning about the same scam late last year.
Scammers in Cicero are trying to get homeowners to spend thousands of dollars to fix their water systems. As Charlie De Mare reports, the water systems in question are not even broken.
Dominick, a former member of Cicero Police Department, has been on the job 20 years.
Town President Larry Dominick won a sixth term in the mayoral election in the near western suburb on Tuesday, while incumbent Richard Irvin and challenger John Laesch are advancing in Aurora. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Primary elections are also under way in Cicero and Aurora, among other municipalities. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
While the city of Chicago does not have any races this primary cycle, dozens of suburbs do. Political Reporter Chris Tye walks us through three big races.
Primary elections are also set for several other Chicago suburbs, notably including Cicero and Aurora. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Among the cities, villages and townships with primary elections on Tuesday, few races will be watched as closely as Dolton — as their embattled mayor is up for re-election.
Key fobs to the family cars melted in the blast. Shattered glass now covers the chairs where Rocios Beauty Salon clients once sat for services.
As of late Monday, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office on Monday was still trying to identify the person whose body was found at the scene. Sabrina Franza reports.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office on Monday was still trying to identify the person whose body was found at the scene.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office on Monday was still trying to identify the person whose body was found at the scene. Sabrina Franza reports.
Meanwhile, a wedding spared a family from the explosion that destroyed the building this weekend. Marissa Sulek reports.
The explosion happened while Eleni Vrettos, who lived in the building, was away and busy getting married.
The debris left behind by the explosion and fire was composed of 40 years' worth of memories from Eleni Vrettos' home — a place she left Saturday afternoon to make a key memory of her own. Marissa Sulek reports.
The explosion caused a large fire in the building where it started, with flames rising high over the roof of surrounding structures.
The entire front of the building was blown out, and some of the bricks from that building landed all the way across the street.
Cicero Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer said investigators suspect a gas leak caused the explosion around 5 p.m. in a two-story home in the 2200 block of Central Avenue.
State police confirmed that the crash was fatal, but did not say how many people died.
Latrecia Marshall-Parris, 48, of Harvey, Illinois, was charged with two counts of continuing a financial crime enterprise, one count of felony theft, and one count of theft by deception/intent.
Chicago police said just after 12:30 a.m., the man, 22, and woman, 30, were found inside the restaurant in the 2000 block of East 95th Street with injuries.
Police say a man of unknown age was driving a Chevy SUV with a passenger, a 40-year-old man, eastbound on Superior Street when they lost control and slammed into the Peninsula Chicago.
Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with lows dropping in the lower 40s.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
The collapse happened around 3 a.m. Saturday. Authorities say at least 14 people were pulled from the wreckage but at least four died.
It’s part of a potential peace deal over the war in Ukraine. The framework also establishes a ceasefire along the frontlines. A source also says the Trump administration plans to work with Europeans and Ukrainians on the missing pieces next week in London.
After talks in Oman last week were successful, there is some tempered optimism about a path forward. President Trump suggested this week that he's not eyeing imminent military strikes against Tehran's nuclear facilities.
Classes were cancelled Friday, though some students returned to the campus to retrieve their belongings left behind during the shooting.
The two attackers self-transported to Trinity Hospital in fair condition with multiple injuries to the back before they were placed in custody.
State police confirmed that the crash was fatal, but did not say how many people died.
Preliminary information indicated that a male pulled out a firearm during an argument and shot at the victims before leaving the scene.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Bad actors are scooping up reservations at hot spots and trying to sell them for big money.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
