Driver charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash of Glenbrook South HS senior - Chicago news - NewsLocker (2024)

The Glenview Police Department released a statement Wednesday after a tragic car crash earlier this week left a 17-year-old Glenbrook South High School student killed and three others hospitalized.

Eataly closed until Sunday as investigation into shots fired incident at downtown marketplace continues

Eataly, the popular Italian marketplace in downtown Chicago that was the site of a massive police presence Friday morning will remain closed until Sunday as a police investigation into the incident continues.

Workers remove dozens of apparent cannabis plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden

Someone's plans to harvest dozens of apparent cannabis plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke.

Death of off-duty CPD officer in West Loop home ruled a suicide

The death of an off-duty Chicago police officer found Thursday inside aWest Loopresidence has been ruled a suicide.

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Man fatally struck on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on South Side

A man was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the South Side.

Jury finds Chicago police officer not guilty in girlfriend's 2021 shooting death

A Chicago police officer has been acquitted in the 2021 fatal shooting of a woman who was the mother of his child. A Cook County jury on Friday found 32-year-old Pierre Tyler not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Andris Wofford. Prosecutors have said the two had argued over Wofford’s belief that Tyler was married and also had children with the other woman. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Tyler testified Friday that Wofford pointed his gun at him and that the weapon fi

Man charged in killing of man in Bridgeview apartment complex parking lot

A 20-year-old man has been charged in the killing of a Bridgeview man in the parking lot of an apartment complex, village spokesperson Ray Hanania said.

Chicago Forecast: Warmest day of the year on deck with sunny skies, air quality alert in NW Indiana

It may still be another week until Memorial Day weekend, but summer will feel like it's in full swing on Saturday, with the warmest day of the year on deck in the Chicago area.

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Have a seafood allergy? You might want to steer away from eating cicadas. Here's why

A wide swath of the U.S. has become entrenched in a cicada frenzy as trillions of the noisy but harmless insects emerge from the ground. Illinois is at the center of it all, as it’s one of two states experiencing a rare double-brood emergence. While some people might try to avoid cicadas at all costs, others are seeking them out,...

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building on the University of Chicago campus

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the Institute of Politics building on the University of Chicago campus Friday afternoon. At around 4:40 p.m., masked protesters unlawfully occupied the building, said university spokesman Gerald McSwiggan. “Protesters attempted to bar the entrance, damaged University property and ignored directives” from police “to clear the way,” the spokesman stated. Police later entered the building,...

What's in your tattoo ink? Researchers find ingredients missing from labels

When it comes to getting a tattoo, preparation is key. From finding the artist to disinfecting the work area. But do you know what’s in the ink being injected under your skin?

Chicago's population has dropped again, data shows. Here's what Mayor Johnson chalks it up to

Chicago retained its longstanding position as the country’s third-largest city despite experiencing a decline in population for yet another year, new U.S. Census Bureau data revealed. Updated numbers released Thursday showed the Windy City lost approximately 0.3% of its population between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the decline in a statement, saying the...

How do billions of cicadas emerge at the exact same time? Experts explain

How exactly do billions of cicadas know to emerge out of the ground at almost the exact same time?

Illinois Lottery player wins first $10M grand prize on $50 scratch-off ticket

A certain game stood out to an Illinois lottery player when she went to purchase tickets recently – and it turned out to be for good reason. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, won the first $10 million jackpot on the Illinois Lottery’s first-ever $50 scratch-off ticket, which is appropriately named $10 Million, according to a news release....

Who is Harrison Butker and why is he at the center of controversy? An explanation

In a single 20-minute speech, Harrison Butker went from being known largely as the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, to the man behind a controversial graduation address that has drawn both criticism and praise across the country. But who is Butker, what did he say and why has it sparked such conversation?

Wayfair's official opens its Wilmette store next week. Here's a look inside

The Wilmette Wayfair store is the online retailer's first-ever brick-and-mortar store.

Wayfair officially opens its Wilmette store next week. Here's a look inside

The Wilmette Wayfair store is the online retailer's first-ever brick-and-mortar store.

Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate new name with free admission day

The iconic Museum of Science and Industry will soon be known as the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and officials are ushering in the change with free museum admission Sunday.

What happened at Eataly in Chicago? Police release details on what sparked heavy response

Hours after an incident inside Eataly in Chicago sparked a massive police presence and forced the popular Italian marketplace to close for the day, police have released new details on what happened.

McDonald's adds new ‘Grandma McFlurry' onto menus for a limited time

Last year, it was the Grimace Shake. This year, it's a new McFlurry...or maybe an older one?

Heavy police presence seen outside popular Eataly marketplace in Chicago

A heavy police presence was seen Friday morning outside Chicago's popular Eataly, with road closures in place in the area.

Human arm found at Waukegan beach could be linked to death of Milwaukee woman, authorities say

A human arm that washed up on a suburban Chicago beach may be linked to a Wisconsin case in which a 19-year-old woman was killed and dismembered after going on a date.

Human arm found at Waukegan beach could be linked to death of Milwaukee woman

A human arm that washed up on a suburban Chicago beach may be linked to a Wisconsin case in which a 19-year-old woman was killed and dismembered after going on a date.

Long Grove's iconic ‘Chocolate Fest' returns to historic suburb this weekend

A Chicago suburb this weekend may seem a bit more like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as Long Grove transforms into "Chocolate Fest."

Chicago weather: Dense fog advisory in effect with ‘sudden, dramatic' reductions in visibility

A dense fog advisory was in effect for some parts of the Chicago area Friday morning, with the National Weather Service warning commuters of "sudden, dramatic reductions in visibility."

Dense fog could impact Chicago area's morning commute

Drivers are being advised to use caution on area roadways Friday morning, as a period of dense fog could occur just after sunrise.

Chicago's population drop could have more impacts beyond falling behind Houston

New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week showed Chicago losing approximately 8,200 residents in the span of a calendar year, which could not only drop the Windy City behind Houston in terms of America’s largest cities, but could also have big consequences in a variety of other ways.

Pritzker praises Justice Department move to reclassify marijuana

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker praised the Biden Administration’s push to reclassify marijuana, with the Justice Department formally making the move on Thursday.

FBI uses explosives, drones to execute search warrant on Lincoln Square house

Federal agents conducted a raid at a home in the 2200 block of West Farragut Avenue in Lincoln Square on Thursday morning.

Teen struck by car during altercation near North Avenue Beach, officials say

A teen was hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle during an altercation near Chicago’s North Avenue Beach on Thursday afternoon.