7th person charged in violent Winnetka home invasion

ABC Chicago 5/5 2:04P WLS

A seventh person has been charged in a violent home invasion in Winnetka.

Ramps closed on Edens Expressway in north suburbs after tanker spill; heavy traffic expected

NBC Chicago (Local) 5/4 2:26A

As of 7 a.m., traffic was backed up as far as Cicero Avenue, with drivers taking an alternate at the Peterson exit through Skokie.

Chicago rapper among those charged in violent Winnetka home invasion, feds say

NBC Chicago (Local) 4/29 12:29P Christian Farr

Federal prosecutors have charged multiple individuals, including a Chicago rapper, in connection with a violent home invasion in suburban Winnetka that investigators say involved kidnapping and a targeted attempt to steal cryptocurrency.

6 suspects indicted in violent Winnetka home invasion

ABC Chicago 4/29 7:20A WLS

One of the men involved allegedly posed as a food delivery driver.

6 men charged by feds in violent Winnetka home invasion, with new details revealed

NBC Chicago (Local) 4/29 12:59A Francie Swidler

The violent home invasion in broad daylight took place March 8 in suburban Winnetka, when a person posing as a delivery driver lured someone inside to open the front door.

Hundreds evacuated, trains halted for hours after CTA train derailment at rush hour

NBC Chicago (Local) 4/24 1:16A Francie Swidler

CTA trains have resumed normal operations after a Yellow Line Skokie Swift train derailed Thursday during the busy evening rush hour commute, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded in a chaotic scene and multiple lines suspended for hours.

Skokie rally seeks to take stand against antisemitism after alleged incidents at parks

ABC Chicago 4/22 6:20A Karen Jordan

People were taking a stand against antisemitism in Skokie Tuesday.

‘Persons of interest' in custody in Northbrook, Winnetka home invasions as police add patrols

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/23 6:39A NBC Chicago Staff

Multiple federal agencies are assisting local law enforcement with investigating a home invasion in north suburban Northbrook, authorities said.

North suburban police issue warning about home invasion after similar incidents nearby

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/12 1:42A Francie Swidler

The Winnetka Police Department said incidents like the home invasion that took place over the weekend "present a very real danger."

6 armed suspects invade Winnetka home after 1 posed as delivery driver, police say

ABC Chicago 3/9 9:27A WLS

Six armed suspects invaded a home in Winnetka and held a person at gunpoint after one of them posed as a food delivery driver Sunday evening.

Masked men hold person at gunpoint during north suburban home invasion in broad daylight

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/9 2:40A Francie Swidler

In a message posted to social media, the Winnetka Police Department warned residents to remain on "high alert," and to call 911 with any suspicious activity.

Cook County Circuit Court clerk launches electronic traffic ticket program

CBS Chicago (News) 2/5 6:37A Adam Harrington

Drivers who receive traffic tickets in suburban Cook County could soon see their cases move faster. Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos' office has launched a new e-ticket pilot program, which allows officers to issue traffic...

Pedestrian struck in multi-vehicle crash on Edens Expy. in Skokie, ISP says

ABC Chicago 2/1 9:16A WLS

A pedestrian was struck in a multi-vehicle crash on the Edens Expressway on Sunday morning, according to Illinois State Police.

6 vehicles, pedestrian involved in crash on Edens Expressway in Chicago's north suburbs

CBS Chicago (News) 2/1 7:01A Adam Harrington

A pedestrian was struck in a crash that involved at least six vehicles and shut down a portion of the Edens Expressway in Chicago's north suburbs early Sunday. Illinois State Police said at 4:47 a.m., six vehicles were involved in the crash on...

Fans in mourning pay tribute to actress Catherine O'Hara at ‘Home Alone' house

NBC Chicago (Local) 1/30 7:49P Courtney Sisk and Matt Stefanski

Following the death of legendary actress Catherine O'Hara, fans paid tribute by stopping at the Winnetka house made famous by "Home Alone."