Chicago Heights robbery, Lansing gunfire
The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a…
Kisha McCaskill and Trish Murphy lead for Cook County Board
Appointed Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill declared victory Tuesday night in her bid for a full term, apparently…
Cook County assessor candidates grapple over skyrocketing property taxes
The Democratic primary contest for Cook County assessor pits a two-term millionaire running on systemic reform against a…
New faces guaranteed among Cook County Board’s 17 commissioners
The 17-member Cook County Board is guaranteed at least four new faces next year thanks to two retirements…
Tax collection rates drop in neighborhoods with big hikes
Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full,…
17 train cars derail in Harvey, blocking several crossings Friday morning
HARVEY, Ill. – A CSX train derailed 17 cars early Friday morning in Chicago’s south suburbs, blocking multiple…
Harvey reportedly raising at $11B valuation just months after it hit $8B
There appears to be no stopping legal AI startup Harvey’s skyrocketing growth, with VCs continuously throwing money at…
Fied substitute teacher charged with felony sexual assault
A substitute teacher recently fired by the Chicago Archdiocese was arrested in Orland Park and charged with felony…
Prime Healthcare to acquire Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Franciscan Alliance announced Friday it will sell Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to Prime Healthcare. The 214-bed Olympia Fields…
Homicides dropped again in south, southwest suburbs in 2025
The south and southwest suburbs saw a 35% decrease in homicides in 2025 compared to 2024, according to…