Woman's family awarded $66M after death from plastic surgery complications
Idalia Corcoles' attorneys said she suffered internal bleeding that went untreated for hours after liposuction.
Amtrak train delayed more than 4 hours on way from Chicago to St. Paul
The train was stopped in the town of Hastings, about 20 miles from St. Paul, due to "switch issues," according to Amtrak's train status website.
Disgraced former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell released from halfway house
Crundwell, now 71, admitted to embezzling more than $53 million from the tiny town in western Illinois over 22 years.
Firefighters battle extra-alarm blaze at Back of the Yards warehouse
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
"Miles for Military" helps Marine from Berwyn get home for the holidays
Lance Corporal Diego Escobedo-Hernandez arrived at O'Hare International Airport on Friday. He's been working as a drone operator at a base in North Carolina, and said he hasn't seen his family in nearly a year.
Man facing weapons charges after being caught with stolen gun in Evanston
Alante Waters, 19, faces two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Court records show he doesn't have a FOID card or concealed carry license.
Ald. Gardiner settles lawsuit for blocking critics on Facebook for $157,000
In 2021, Gardiner blocked six constituents from his official Facebook page after they made critical comments about him. They sued the alderman, accusing him of violating their First Amendment rights.
Chicago school board votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
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.
Chicago school board votes to provide funding to keep 7 Acero charter schools open next year
The school board unanimously voted to provide the funding needed to keep seven Acero charter schools open next year, before transforming five of them into district-run schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Man charged with kidnapping woman, carjacking elderly man in south suburbs
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
Judge permanently blocks Henyard's appointments to key Dolton village posts
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Cubs to welcome back Sammy Sosa after he apologizes for past "mistakes"
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."
Berwyn police shoot and kill man wanted in triple homicide downstate
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Man convicted, another acquitted in 2020 murder of 7-year-old Natalia Wallace
Two other men also have been charged in the shooting and are awaiting trial.