Chicago and Aurora, Illinois to honor Greek Independence Day this week
Tuesday marks Greek Independence Day, March 25, which is celebrated around the world.
Person found dead at scene of house fire in Crystal Lake
Firefighters quickly put out the fire and secured the fire scene for investigators and law enforcement.
Pair accused of trying to rob woman, holding up mini mart in western suburbs
A DuPage County judge granted prosecutors' motion to detain Max Bosco, 26, and Emily Frasca, 24, both of Naperville.
Large quantities of drugs, 14 guns found in 2 Lockport residences, authorities say
Denzel Hawthorne, who was associated with both residences, is being held on charges of possession to deliver cocaine and heroin and other drug and gun charges.
Waste from nut used in herbal teas can be made into medically useful hydrogel, UChicago scientists find
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
8-year-old boy dead, 5-year-old boy hurt by gunshots in Grand Crossing
The older boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
Metra train hits truck near Lemont, causing delays
As seen from CBS Skywatch, the truck remained upright at the scene and did not seem to be seriously damaged. No injuries were reported.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to be sentenced in June
Madigan was convicted Feb. 12 of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Man steals police squad car, mail truck in suburban Chicago, authorities say
The suspect was taken into police custody, but no charges had been reported in the case late Wednesday.
Man accused of illegally dumping tires in Gary, Indiana
Investigators found the vehicle using the city's automated license plate readers.
Richard Roeper, Michael Sneed among those leaving Chicago Sun-Times amid buyouts
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says there is no reason for a teachers' strike to happen
The mayor met Wednesday with CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, and Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), head of the City Council Budget Committee.
Fire leaves apartment uninhabitable in Harvard, Illinois
The fire damage was contained to the kitchen, but heavy smoke permeated the apartment and ruined everything inside, the fire department said.
Man stabbed to death in Albany Park neighborhood
Police learned the man had gotten into a fight with another man who stabbed him and ran off.
Stabbing leaves man critically wounded in downtown Chicago
A man got into a quarrel with another man on Van Buren Street near Dearborn Street, and the second man stabbed the first in the chest and arm, police said.