New Lenox school provides therapy dog for students
Second-grader Reagan McCracken knows when her school's therapy dog is excited to see her — his tail wags. "He never jumps on me," said Reagan, an 8-year-old student at Nelson...
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FBI: Man robs bank in Oak Lawn
A man suspected of robbing several area banks is believed to have taken money from another one Thursday morning in Oak Lawn, officials said. No weapon was displayed during the...
Richton Park woman dies after shooting
A 19-year-old Richton Park woman died after officers found her shot inside a car in Chicago Heights over the weekend, police said. Rayonia Young was declared dead around 9 p.m....
Cops: Bus driver accused of striking special needs child, 4, in Orland Park
A bus driver for Orland School District 135 was accused of striking a 4-year-old special needs child in the face on Friday, according to police. Driver Linda Bell was overheard...
Markham teen fired for wearing dreadlocks
A 16 year-old Rich Central High School student was fired from her new job at a movie theater because of her dreadlock hairstyle. Tyler House, of Markham, showed up for...
AG’s ruling could impact teacher evaluations statewide
The spouse of a former state senator believes a recent Illinois Attorney General's Office ruling could have statewide implications for the way teacher and administrator evaluation committees conduct business. Last...
Tinley Park store sells winning $1 million Lotto ticket
An $1 million Lotto ticket was sold this week at a Tinley Park convenience store, according to Illinois Lotto officials. The $1,050,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket for the Monday...
Slain Homewood teen was caring, giving, family says
Even though it is fall, a Homewood family is already starting to think about Christmas. It will be a sad one for the family. That's because the holiday was a...
Woman found guilty in DUI crash that killed 2 friends
A Cook County jury on Friday convicted the wife of a Chicago police officer on charges connected to a 2013 Lyons drunken driving crash that killed two women. Lisa Elner...
Country Club Hills man convicted in fatal 2011 Matteson crash
A 5-year-old reckless homicide case reached a conclusion Friday when a Cook County judge found a Country Club Hills man guilty on all counts in a Matteson crash. Simuel Turner,...