Five wounded in shooting before midnight Saturday in Rogers Park neighborhood, Chicago police said

Five people were left injured Friday night when someone opened fire in the 1600 block of West Howard Street, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Mother suffered ‘emergency medical situation’ before babies were discovered in Streeterville daycare bathroom

A witness told police that they found the bodies of the infant girls inside a bathroom of a child care center in the 400 block of East Ontario Street just before 7 p.m., according to a Chicago Police Department statement. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Antisemitic graffiti, hate speech found in public park in Park Ridge

Unknown subjects recently vandalized a picnic table in Park Ridge’s Rotary Park with swastikas and what appears to be the beginning of a racial epithet. The Park Ridge Park District says it is seeing an increase in vandalism and inappropriate behavior at parks. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Groups battling for control of Waukegan’s Fiestas Patrias fest: ‘This event does not belong to anyone, it belongs to the Hispanic community’

While the Fiestas Patrias group led by Margaret Carrasco was in the process of meeting the city’s requirements to file an application for a permit, another group — Puro Futbol headed by Oscar Zepeda — submitted a complete application for the Sept. 17 date. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Slow start or cautious rollout? Mayor Johnson unveils transition report, fills key posts later than predecessors

The mayor has addressed early criticisms of his tenure mainly by noting his quick transition time and recent swearing in. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Woman killed in Elmhurst crash; two children and second driver hospitalized

Woman dies in fatal Elmhurst crash and two children were hospitalized with serious injuries following a head-on collision Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Winnetka man drowns in Lake Michigan trying to help struggling children. ‘The world has lost an awesome person.’

Luke Laidley of Winnetka drowned off the shore of Elder Lane Beach on Tuesday after jumping in to help several children in inner tubes who appeared to be struggling. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Harvey shooting outside fast food restaurant leaves 3 wounded, injuries not life-threatening

Three males injured in shooting outside Popeye’s in Harvey, found a few blocks away and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Watch live: Chicago officials to speak about July Fourth weekend

Officials from the Chicago Police Department, the Office of Emergency Management and others will hold a news conference to discuss the Fourth of July weekend. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Wednesday forecast: Air quality alert called, possible thunderstorms in afternoon

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an air pollution action day on Wednesday for the 13th time in 2023. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Two dead, including 15-year-old, after shooting in Little Village home

Officers responded to reports of shots fired and found three victims with gunshot wounds in the 2600 block of South Millard avenue. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Dior store in Gold Coast robbed Monday night

The rear entrance of the luxury store was found pried opened and officers searched unsuccessfully for a possible offender, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Man in critical condition after Montrose Beach stabbing

The 29-year-old was on a walkway in the 4600 block of North Lawrence Wilson Drive when he got into a fight with someone at around 7:13 p.m., police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Chicago homicides in 2023: 303 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.

Maps and charts showing where and when homicides took place in the city during 2023, with race, sex and age of the victims. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Michigan man accused of striking an officer during January 6 attack arrested

Jeremy Rodgers, 28, of Midland, Michigan, faces several felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon, according to court records. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

NASCAR Chicago Street Race: How the event unfolded, from building the course to racers crossing the finish line

How the NASCAR Chicago Street Race unfolded, from building the course to racers crossing the finish line. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Sunday forecast: Flash flood warning delays NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Officials said roads and streets could be flooded, with some parts of the county receiving one inch of rain. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Man cited after driving onto NASCAR track Saturday night, police said

A man drove an unauthorized vehicle onto the NASCAR racetrack Saturday night, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Hall of fame rock disc jockey Dick Biondi dead at 90

Legendary Chicago rock disc jockey has died, WLS-AM radio announced Saturday. 1932-2023. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Autopsy scheduled for young girl pulled from public pool Friday in Tinley Park, officials say

An autopsy was scheduled Saturday for a 5-year-old girl who was found unresponsive Friday at a public pool in south suburban Tinley Park, according to the Will County coroner’s office. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Judge denies Oakbrook Terrace a temporary halt, rules city must take down red-light cameras at Rt. 83 and 22nd Street during court appeal

An appellate court judge rejected a request from the city of Oakbrook Terrace to keep the red-light cameras in place at Rt. 83 and 22nd Street as the city appeals a court ruling to permanently remove them. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

NASCAR Chicago Street Race: What to know about the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course around the city

Here’s what to know about the NASCAR Chicago Street Race — including the course map, road closures and how to watch (or avoid) it all. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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