State education officials contend untrained staff used physical restraints on students and continued the practice after being told to halt it. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Woman, 57, pulled from fire in Austin neighborhood, was shot in leg, pronounced dead: police
Doctors at Stroger Hospital discovered the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago Bears’ stadium move remains at an impasse as lawmakers want impact studies — and team wants legislation
Some frustrated fans want action on a Chicago Bears’ proposed move to Arlington Heights, but lawmakers’ say they need economic and traffic studies. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Man charged with concealing death of Logan Square woman to appear in bond court, cops say
While Chicago police continue to investigate the case of a missing Logan Square woman found dead in a residence a block away from her home, a 34-year-old man her brother said was a boyfriend was charged with concealing a homicidal death. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago Bears team leaders to chat with select group of Arlington Heights area community members at invite-only meeting
A group aiming to promote more of a relationship between Arlington Heights residents and the Chicago Bears has organized a meeting between the team and local interests. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Family and community members honor fallen police Officer Aréanah Preston on ‘heavenly’ 25th birthday
On May 6, Preston, 24, was shot and killed when three assailants jumped out of a sedan and ran toward Preston as she walked from her car to her Avalon Park home after a late-night shift. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wants to keep the Bears ‘shuffling’ in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wants to keep the Bears in Chicago as the NFL franchise floats interest in potentially moving to a suburb other than Arlington Heights. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential campaign, says ‘Different times call for different leadership’
Former Vice President Mike Pence promised “the best days of the greatest nation on earth are yet to come” in a video released Wednesday formally launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for president. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago man found fatally shot after midnight in suburban Oak Brook, police say
About 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, police arrived at the scene near 22nd Street and Camden Court where they found a male victim who was shot multiple times, according to an Oak Brook police department news release. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Bicyclist critically injured after running red light in Belmont Gardens neighborhood, cops say
Shortly after 11:30 p.m., a driver was southbound in the 2600 block of North Pulaski Road when a 43-year-old bicyclist ran a red light at the intersection, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
From Syrian refugee to DePaul Law graduate: How he survived torture during revolution before fleeing to Chicago
When Emad Mahou landed at O’Hare, he had two small bags of belongings, $100 and a sealed envelope with “do not open” in bold letters across the front. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
James Beard Awards live coverage: Chicago chefs from Virtue, Kasama take away wins
The Chicago Tribune’s live coverage of the James Beard Awards includes details on winners from Kasama and Virtue. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Highland Park charity race honors victims of parade shooting; ‘This is way bigger than running. Much bigger.’
“The community is still healing, and this is part of that process of coming back stronger,” said Dan Lakin, race director with Ventures Endurance, based in Buffalo Grove. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Separation takes toll on incarcerated moms and their kids at Logan Correctional in Lincoln
Women held at Logan Correctional, Illinois’ largest state prison for women and transgender people, describe the Reunification Ride as a crucial lifeline. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Politically connected businessman James Weiss heads to trial amid swirling investigations, intrigue
Chicago businessman James Weiss is set to go on trial Monday on federal bribery charges alleging he agreed to pay off a state senator. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Englewood honors shooting victims with Peace Fest: ‘We can stop violence’
Dozens of community groups shared resources and celebrated with music, art and food to mark Wear Orange Weekend and honor victims of gun violence. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Grayslake man facing charges after 2-year-old girl shot in Vernon Hills, police say
The girl was seriously injured by a loaded pistol that police said was left on a bed. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Police: Seven shot, one fatally, overnight in Austin neighborhood
The shooting took place at the 4800 block of West Iowa Street around 1 a.m. Sunday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Man dead after hourslong SWAT standoff in West Humboldt Park
An hours-long standoff that began Friday morning ended early Saturday when officers entered the building and found a man dead, Chicago police said in a release. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Saturday Forecast: Sunny conditions, air quality alert in effect for second day until midnight
Today’s temperatures are expected to reach a high of 89 degrees before dropping to a low of 62 degrees Saturday night. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
‘When you a kid, you just shooting’: Admitted Goonie gang member testifies against former associates in federal racketeering case
Testifying over parts of two days, Alvin Vaughn, 32, put jurors at the center of the city’s modern gang warfare. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Friday forecast: Warmer temperatures away from the lake, air quality alert in effect
Friday’s temperatures may reach 90 degrees in portions of Chicago away from the lake, where temps are expected to be cooler. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
