A second juvenile passenger was also injured in the crash, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
After a semi-white Christmas, snow possible overnight Sunday before warmup begins; temps could be above freezing by end of week
Temperatures in the Chicago area are forecast to reach a balmy 22 degrees Monday, but first slightly more snow is expected to fall. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Judge sides with city, orders Franciscan to keep Hammond ER open for nine months
Lake County Judge Bruce Parent ruled Thursday that Franciscan Alliance must keep its Hammond emergency department open for nine months as the city looks for a replacement. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
The official who investigates suspicious deaths in your town may be a doctor — or not
“A coroner doesn’t have to ever have taken a science class in their life,” said Nancy Belcher, chief executive officer of the King County Medical Society, the group that met that day. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Off-duty police officer exchanges gunfire with offender trying to steal vehicle, charges pending
Charges were pending against a suspect who entered an off-duty Chicago police officer’s car early Saturday morning and an exchange of gunfire ensued, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Extra alarm fire displaces 12 on West Side, fire officials say
An extra-alarm fire displaced about 12 people Saturday morning on the West Side in the South Austin neighborhood, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago weather: Saturday afternoon to see slight improvement in conditions
Winds will produce drifting snow in the morning, creating visibility issues, especially in open and rural areas. A slow improvement in weather conditions is expected in the afternoon, with the winter weather advisory ending at noon. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Extra alarm fire displaces residents at apartment building in west suburban Oak Park
An extra-alarm fire at an apartment building early Friday morning in west suburban Oak Park displaced several residents and damaged about 36 units, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago weather: Latest updates on the extreme cold, travel delays, closures and more
Brutal temperatures settled over Chicago Friday morning, but Chicagoans won’t see much falling snow. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
The most Bear weather ever? How some Chicago Bears fans are preparing to stay warm at Soldier Field in harsh conditions.
It’s going to be cold for the Chicago Bears game Saturday at Soldier Field against the Buffalo Bills, but fans are used to it. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Mayor Lightfoot, Arwady urge masking in public as COVID-19 cases rise
The city plans to issue a formal mask advisory if, as expected, the city hits high COVID levels. But no mandate is planned. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal
The House unanimously passed a bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till, the Chicago teenager murdered by white supremacists in the 1950s, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago mayor contenders Willie Wilson and Ja’Mal Green drop ballot challenges against each other
Just weeks ago, Ja’Mal Green accused a Willie Wilson ally of trying to bribe Green’s campaign to drop its ballot challenge against Wilson. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Watch live: Chicago officials on winter storm preparations
Watch as Chicago officials provide an update on winter storm preparations. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
The Transportation Safety Administration expected Dec. 22 and Dec. 30 to be the busiest days at U.S. airports, with traffic expected to be close to pre-pandemic levels. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Missing doctoral student from Northwestern University found dead
Peter Salvino, 25, was found dead Tuesday evening at 2431 N. Cannon Drive, according to the Cook County medical examiners office. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital lays out plan for $389 million expansion, modernization project
The modernization project would add nearly 100 beds Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Missing 25-year-old Northwestern doctoral student last seen in Lincoln Park just after midnight Saturday
Family, friends and the Northwestern community are on the search for Peter Salvino, a doctoral student who has been missing since early Sunday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Stargazers and astronomy buffs: How to view five planets and other celestial marvels during the holidays
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn expected to be visible at same time Friday through New Year’s Eve. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Crestwood man charged with murder in 2020 death of Lockport mother, daughter
Anthony Maggio, 28, of Crestwood, was charged with murder for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend and infant daughter in Lockport in October 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Snack food giant Mondelez to sell its gum business, including a Rockford facility and brands like Trident
The gum lines are being sold to Perfetti Van Melle Group for $1.35 billion Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
11-year-old arrested after Lake Ridge New Tech school shooting threat
An 11-year-old Lake Ridge New Tech student is in custody and others will be questioned after Lake County detectives investigated possible threats against the school on social media over the weekend. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
