Stepmother Goes After Drug Dealers Who Sold Ecstasy That Killed Her Teenage Daughter
Illinois' 1989 drug-induced homicide law is rarely enforced in Chicago, but prosecutors in McHenry County use it often to prosecute drug dealers.
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Illinois' 1989 drug-induced homicide law is rarely enforced in Chicago, but prosecutors in McHenry County use it often to prosecute drug dealers.
The man charged with killing a McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy is due back in court today.
Here's what we know about the fatal shooting of the McHenry County Sheriff's deputy Thursday in Rockford.
A mumps outbreak has been reported in northwest suburban McHenry County, where eight people reportedly have the illness, according to the McHenry County Health Department.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for McHenry County Saturday morning.
A Winter Weather Advisory will take effect for Lake and McHenry counties starting Sunday at 3 a.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. Monday.
Mario Martinez-Zarate, 33, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child, according to the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office.
Tuesday night's ice storm hit the north and northwest suburbs the hardest.
Snow is on the way and Chicago areas are under a winter storm warning Sunday.
A man was killed when his snowmobile crashed into a tree early Wednesday morning in unincorporated McHenry County near Harvard.
Three young men who were killed in a McHenry County car crash early Sunday morning in the far northwest suburbs were identified Monday by the coroner.
The northwest suburban community of Bull Valley had the heaviest snowfall totals by the end of the winter storm that blew through the Chicago area Sunday night into Monday.
Anthony Harrison was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stabbing, beating and strangling his wife in 2016.
The IDPH reported that the Warren Barr South Loop nursing home in Chicago has reported a third Legionnaires' disease case. The last two at that center were reported in October.
She didn't get the help she needed with her first pregnancy and lost custody of that child.
"It's extremely scary if there's something going around I think we should be notified of it and I wasn't told."
At least three residents from McHenry and Lake counties were identified in the other cluster where a Walmart in Johnsburg was named "as one common potential exposure," according to the IDPH. Johnsburg is located in McHenry County.
A tornado warning has been issued for Lake and McHenry Counties until 2:15 p.m.
McHenry County Department of Health officials say nine people became ill at different locations across the county.
The Fox River is inching closer to reaching flood levels, and residents in the northwest suburbs weren't taking any chances Friday ahead of a rainy weekend.
A flood watch blanketing the Chicago area Thursday left residents in towns near the Fox River keeping a watchful eye on water levels tonight.
With several weeks of winter remaining, county transportation departments are re-loading after a long weekend of salting and plowing snow.
McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim is not amused at the fake call to 9-1-1, which claimed people were being held hostage. WBBM Newsradio's Bob Roberts reports.
A bus crash was reported Thursday morning outside of Woodstock in McHenry County.
That includes the board chairman, state's attorney, county clerk, court clerk, treasurer, auditor, recorder, coroner and sheriff.
According to program organizers, hundreds of kids are currently slated to lose their jobs come New Year's Eve.
Kiani Macklin spent her last $200 on Christmas gifts for her son and daughter, when she bought a package of presents on Facebook Marketplace.
On Dec. 4, Emma Hasty had been getting ready for a night out with friends, when a fire started in the condo building around 5 p.m., flames consuming the building.
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Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
The Chicago Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting Friday night to potentially fire Martinez.
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.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
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.
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.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
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.
The attorney for embattled Chicago Public Schools CEO is threatening a lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education, should the mayor's hand-picked board members move forward with a move to fire him at a special meeting scheduled for Friday evening.
The students said their salaries help feed their own families. Salaries that they were just told are drying up in 2025.
The chaos erupted over legislation that critics say could threaten Taiwan’s democracy.
Uber is promising to replace a suburban mother's Christmas gifts for her kids, after the courier driver she hired to deliver the toys mysteriously cancelled the trip after picking up the presents.
A school bus filled with students got caught in the crossfire during a drug dispute in Charlotte, North Carolina. No one was seriously hurt in the hail of gunfire.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Accumulating snow will impact Chicago and surrounding areas through Friday morning.
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
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
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.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
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
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
