Beach Park man dies after car rolls on top of him in his driveway

BEACH PARK, Ill. – A 56-year-old man was found dead after his vehicle rolled on top of him, trapping him underneath, on Tuesday in Beach Park.
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Pritzker: National Guard could begin operations in Chicago this weekend

CHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker suggested Wednesday that the National Guard could arrive in Chicago as soon as Friday and begin operations over the weekend, though the …

Starving puppy’s second chance: Pup nursed back to health, rescued by Chicago-area deputy

MORTON GROVE, Ill. – A story with a happy ending. An emaciated 1-year-old Shepard mix puppy was found by Cook County Deputy Sheriff Justin Butts and nursed back …

Bullets found in classroom prompt brief hold at Joliet Central High School

JOLIET, Ill. – A hold-in-place order was canceled at Joliet Central High School after students found two 9-milimeter bullets in their classroom on Wednesday.
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Illinois elected officials vow to fight Trump deployment of National Guard

CHICAGO – Elected officials say they will fight President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to curb crime in Chicago.
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Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates

VALRICO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
The governor’s announcement came …

Small plane crashes at suburban Chicago airport

WHEELING, Ill. – A small plane crashed through a fence Wednesday afternoon at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling.

Emergency crews, including the Wheeling Fire Department, responded to the …

Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking

CHICAGO – A Chicago suburb has been named the safest and richest city in America for 2025.
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A new ranking by GoBankingRates puts Western Springs in …

Illinois man sentenced for raping grandchildren in suburban home

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Luis Gonzalez | Kendall County Sheriff’s Office

KENDALL COUNTY, Ill. – An Illinois man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after sexually assaulting two …

‘Ketamine Queen,’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry, pleads guilty

Matthew Perry death: ‘Ketamine Queen’ to plead guilty
The “Ketamine Queen” has been charged with selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, agreeing to plead guilty. This is the …