Motorists should prepare for traffic during next stage of I-80 construction in Joliet: IDOT

Motorists should prepare for traffic during next stage of I-80 construction in Joliet: IDOT Continue reading Motorists should prepare for traffic during next stage of I-80 construction in Joliet: IDOT

4 former Oswego HS students sue district, ex-teacher after alleged sex abuse, harassment

Four former Oswego High School students blame the school district for ignoring their sexual harassment and sexual abuse complaints against a former teacher and coach. Continue reading 4 former Oswego HS students sue district, ex-teacher after alleged sex abuse, harassment

Teen critically hurt in hit-and-run crash on Southwest Side, Chicago police searching for driver

A teen was critically hurt in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday on the city’s Southwest Side. Chicago police are now searching for a driver. Continue reading Teen critically hurt in hit-and-run crash on Southwest Side, Chicago police searching for driver

5th CPD tactical team member stripped of powers during deposition over traffic stop-turned-search

Collectively, members of the 1863 tactical team have been named in 23 civil rights lawsuits filed in the last five years. Continue reading 5th CPD tactical team member stripped of powers during deposition over traffic stop-turned-search

At least 2 injured in large apartment fire in East Garfield Park, Chicago fire officials say

At least two people were injured as Chicago firefighters battled a large apartment fire Saturday on the city’s West Side, CFD officials said. Continue reading At least 2 injured in large apartment fire in East Garfield Park, Chicago fire officials say

Man, 19, charged with shooting Bronzeville Jewel security guard arrested in Ariz., ordered detained

A man charged in connection with a shooting at a South Side grocery store back in November was ordered detained on Saturday. Continue reading Man, 19, charged with shooting Bronzeville Jewel security guard arrested in Ariz., ordered detained

Chicago police investigating several vehicle break-ins in Hyde Park

Nearly two dozen cars were broken into and damaged along one street on the city’s South Side overnight. Chicago police are investigating. Continue reading Chicago police investigating several vehicle break-ins in Hyde Park

Australian PM announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi Beach shooting

Australia’s prime minister announced a national gun buyback scheme on Friday (Dec 19) to get rid of high-powered firearms in the wake of the deadly Bondi Beach mass shooting. Continue reading Australian PM announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi Beach shooting

Crystal Lake city clerk sentenced to 5 years in prison for child porn, grooming charges

A north suburban man and city clerk has been sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to child pornography and grooming charges. Continue reading Crystal Lake city clerk sentenced to 5 years in prison for child porn, grooming charges

Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor

Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate activist and businessman who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2020, is the latest Democrat to jump into California’s crowded gubernatorial field. His two core promises which could appear at odds are to preserve the state’s status as a hub for business and innovation while also lowering California’s cost of living by making corporations pay “their fair share,” he said in a video message. Continue reading Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor