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Teen Fatally Struck by Car in Orland Park

The 17-year-old was mowing the lawn when he was hit.

In Labor of Love, Illinois Man Drives 1,200 Miles with Crosses for Orlando Victims

The white crosses line the grass outside Orlando Medical Center. Greg Zanis has one message for those who see them.

Orlando Shooter's Wife Has Ties To Chicago Area: Reports

Orlando shooter's wife was "quiet and standoffish." Wife now facing possible charges for not warning police of husband's attack, says ABC 7.

Palos Hills Man Accused of Luring Teen for Sex

Authorities allege the 31-year-old man set up a sexual encounter with the teen between the ages of 13 and 17.

Man Flashes Rifle, Threatens Brother and Cops after Argument: Cops

The incident took place Tuesday evening in Palos Heights.

Father of Wounded Police Officer: 'He's Been a Miracle'

The father of a Park Forest police officer who was shot in the head this past March addresses the media.

How Two Boys Saved a Little Girl from an Alleged Kidnapper

...even as the man allegedly chased them with a gun.

Oak Lawn Man Calls Cops to Say 'There's A Bomb' Outside the Police Station: Prosecutor

Judge increases bail for man accused of making phony bomb threat, says judges at 26th and California "don't listen to all the facts."

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Reported at Oak Lawn Day Care Center

Seven to eight cases of virus reported at Penny Lane Schools' Oak Lawn location. School is being sanitized.

Founder of GiGi's Playhouse Named CNN Hero

Nancy Gianni was nominated for her work in creating the national Down syndrome awareness network that has a location in Tinley Park.

Tinley Park Police Warn of Burglaries in Area

Residents are advised to keep an eye out for suspicious activity.

Joliet SWAT Team Responds to Crest Hill Barricade Incident

The man eventually gave himself up and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Secretary Charged With Lucrative Ink-Stealing Scam Jailed After Court Appearance

The former secretary for the Will County Public Defender’s Office allegedly stole as much as $100,000 worth of printer ink.

Scores Gather in Joliet to Remember Orlando Victims

The names of the 49 victims in a gay club shooting were read aloud as a large rainbow flag flapped in the wind.

Bolingbrook's Summer Concert Series Underway

See who's playing through the end of August.

Good Samaritans Save Drunk Man from Burning Car

The driver said he wanted to kill himself.

Olympic-Bound Athlete Has Ties to Plainfield Area

The German-born man is married to a graduate of Plainfield Central.

Dozens Brawl on South Joliet Street, 5 Go to Jail: Cops

One of the five had to go to the hospital first to get a Taser probe pulled out of his chest, police said.

Vet Speaks Out on Cleaning Guns Outside Home

The 34-year-old man said cleaning his guns is a messy process, and it's easier to do it outside.

Will County Official Wants Board Members to Carry Guns in Buildings

Steve Balich said the proposal would save money and possibly help prevent another tragedy.

Dangers of Heroin, Fentanyl Growing in DuPage County: Officials
In 2015, 43 people died of a heroin overdose in DuPage County.

Islamic Center Condemns Orlando Massacre
The center is encouraging all residents to donate blood.
McDonald's Headquarters Officially Moving to Chicago
McDonald's has confirmed plans to move its corporate headquarters from Oak Brook to Chicago's West Loop by 2018.
FTC to Appeal Advocate, NorthShore Merger Ruling
Advocate NorthShore Health Partners would be the 11th largest not-for-profit health care system in the country.

Wow! Houses of the Week

Golf course views | Room to park your airplane | Indoor putting green | Indoor pool and hot tub, and so much more to gawk at.