Man Arrested After Turning In $17K In Cash
A man who told police he found $17,000 in cash outside a bank ATM was arrested for allegedly lying about where he found the loot.
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A man who told police he found $17,000 in cash outside a bank ATM was arrested for allegedly lying about where he found the loot.
Gautam Gupta, owner of a Chicago-area chain of weight-loss clinics, is wanted by the federal government for allegedly scamming a private insurer and the Illinois Medicaid program.
Two armed assailants wearing nun masks robbed a bank in south suburban Palos Heights over the weekend.
The 2010 crime statistics released by the FBI Monday show that the level of crime in Naperville is far lower than is typical for Illinois' largest cities.
The FBI and six suburban police departments are asking for the public's help in identifying the "Wheaton Bandit."
Three suspects, two of them armed, are in police custody after jumping behind the counter and robbing a bank Thursday morning before police nabbed them in mid-getaway in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Authorities are seeking DNA samples from Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, in connection with the nearly 30-year-old cold case in which seven people died from poisoned Tylenol capsules in Chicago.
According to a recently released FBI file, the late Chicago Cubs great Ron Santo received multiple death threats over his career, much like other high-profile athletes.
The FBI released documents stating that Yankees owner George Steinbrenner assisted in two investigations in the years leading up to his pardon by President Reagan on a campaign-contributions conviction.
The FBI has caught a child pornography suspect from Bolingbrook, who could now face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
FBI agents and evidence technicians on Friday visited the home of missing Munster, Ind. eye doctor Promila Mehta-Paul, who vanished in March.
The FBI is leading the investigation into a threatening letter filled with white powder opened Monday at the Second District Appellate Court building in Elgin.
The FBI is looking for a bandit who held up a TCF Bank branch in North Riverside last month.
Social networking sites are becoming increasingly popular for law enforcement is their quest to solve cases.
The suspect who was wanted for allegedly planting a bomb at a shopping mall has been captured in Colorado, after a nationwide manhunt that included Chicago.
Earl Albert Moore, wanted in connection with an attempted bombing at a Denver mall, could have made his way to Chicago, federal authorities announced Monday.
Police in Round Lake Park scheduled an 11 a.m. Tuesday news conference in the case of missing mother Melissa Ann Best, who disappeared more than a week ago.
Despite public outrage and calls for his resignation, a west suburban school board president tied to a drug dealer and a motorcycle gang member, refused to step down on Wednesday night.
A week before his retrial on federal corruption charges was set to begin, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich lashed out at federal prosecutors again for not playing all the tapes of FBI wiretaps of his conversations.
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's defense attorneys from arguing that playing all the tapes of FBI wiretaps of his conversations would exonerate Blagojevich at upcoming retrial.
A homeowner was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after an FBI search of his home uncovered about 22,000 images and 186 videos of child pornography.
The threats came in the mail and to date, there have been 25 letters that warn of nuclear bombs destroying America.
The FBI is searching for the man who robbed a TCF Bank branch inside a Jewel-Osco store in North Riverside earlier this week.
A former U.S. Marine who happens to be a Muslim said "no deal" to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's offer to get him on the no-fly list.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The legendary Vasari Corridor was built in 1565 for Medici rulers.
Investigators said the suspect walked up to the woman, lit her on fire on an F Train near the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn, and stayed on the scene while watching the woman burn from the platform. A person of interest is now in custody.
The truck was carrying chicken broth and disinfectant wipes when it crashed in Plainfield.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
