Cook County woman charged with stealing $1.5M in chicken wings from school district
Bond was set at $150,000 Thursday for a Dolton woman accused of stealing over $1.5 million of food - primarily chicken wings - while working as a consultant for a school district in south suburban Cook County, according to court documents.
Bond was set at $150,000 Thursday for a Dolton woman accused of stealing over $1.5 million of food - primarily chicken wings - while working as a consultant for a school district in south suburban Cook County, according to court documents.
Taylor Swift-themed pop-up bar coming to Chicago
Taylor Swift fans who missed out on tickets to her upcoming concert tour can drown their sorrows at a Chicago pop-up bar that pays homage to the award-winning singer.
Taylor Swift fans who missed out on tickets to her upcoming concert tour can drown their sorrows at a Chicago pop-up bar that pays homage to the award-winning singer.
Inside look: Oak Park's historic Frank Lloyd Wright home listed on the market
For the first time ever, an historic Frank Lloyd Wright home in Oak Park is for sale. FOX 32 Chicago got an exclusive look inside the 1898 property.
For the first time ever, an historic Frank Lloyd Wright home in Oak Park is for sale. FOX 32 Chicago got an exclusive look inside the 1898 property.
Illinois EMTs charged with murder after strapping man to gurney facedown
Body cam video shows the events leading up to the death of Earl L. Moore Jr. when police and EMS workers were called to his residence in December.
Body cam video shows the events leading up to the death of Earl L. Moore Jr. when police and EMS workers were called to his residence in December.
Independent Chicago bookstore owner’s tweet, venting over $800 return, goes viral
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
Five Chicago-area athletes hospitalized after workout apparently meant to punish curfew-breakers
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar.
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
Highland Park shooting: Bond set at $50K for father of alleged gunman
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
The Cannabis Research Institute coming to Chicago
Chicago and the state of Illinois are partnering with Discovery Partners Institute to take a closer look at cannabis use.
Chicago and the state of Illinois are partnering with Discovery Partners Institute to take a closer look at cannabis use.
Elderly Chicago woman robbed at gunpoint in Lincoln Park: 'This can't go on'
Another brazen robbery on Chicago's North Side was captured on surveillance video.
Another brazen robbery on Chicago's North Side was captured on surveillance video.
Robbie has been living in a dog shelter for 9 years. Can you give him a home?
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."
Chicago police officer accused of urinating in ice machine at St. Pete Beach hotel bar
Pinellas deputies arrested a Chicago police officer on vacation in St. Pete Beach after an employee at Jimmy B's Bar in the Beachcomber Hotel said he found the man urinating in an ice machine.
Pinellas deputies arrested a Chicago police officer on vacation in St. Pete Beach after an employee at Jimmy B's Bar in the Beachcomber Hotel said he found the man urinating in an ice machine.
Illinois grandparents die in plane crash en route to celebrate Thanksgiving with family
The couple was flying into town from St. Louis to visit their son and grandchildren for Thanksgiving.
The couple was flying into town from St. Louis to visit their son and grandchildren for Thanksgiving.
2 little boys ID'd by medical examiner after falling in frozen Palatine pond
Two boys have been pronounced dead after being rescued from an icy pond in Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
Two boys have been pronounced dead after being rescued from an icy pond in Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
Concealed carry holder trades shots with robbers in Calumet Heights
A concealed carry holder exchanged gunfire with a group of robbers Wednesday morning in Calumet Heights, sending one to the hospital in critical condition.
A concealed carry holder exchanged gunfire with a group of robbers Wednesday morning in Calumet Heights, sending one to the hospital in critical condition.
'Its amazing to hear her heart again': Mom meets man who received her daughter's donated heart
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
United flight attendant taken to hospital following incident with 'disruptive customer'
A United Airlines flight attendant was taken to a Chicago hospital following an incident on a United flight from San Francisco to Chicago Sunday morning.
A United Airlines flight attendant was taken to a Chicago hospital following an incident on a United flight from San Francisco to Chicago Sunday morning.
'Act of hate' found at Obama Presidential Center worksite in Chicago, $100k reward offered
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
Suspect allegedly 'ran out of candy,' passed out gummy bears laced with drugs in suburban Chicago
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.