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."

Chicago Public Schools closed as Extreme Cold Warning brings coldest temps since 2019 polar vortex...

CBS Chicago (News) 1/22 6:59A Laura Bannon

An Arctic front is moving into the Chicago area, bringing the coldest weather since the 2019 Polar vortex. An Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service Wednesday was by Thursday...

Family with newborn baby displaced after house fire in Skokie: 'Thought our life would end'

ABC Chicago 1/18 9:28A Tre Ward

A fire tore through their home just weeks after a north suburban man welcomed home his firstborn child. The family has now been forced out into the cold, looking for a place to go.

Preparations under way for gala New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Chicago

CBS Chicago (News) 12/31 8:12A Asal Rezaei

The countdown was on Wednesday morning to Chicago's first-ever nationally televised New Year's Eve celebration. Road closures were already under way before dawn Wednesday, having started at 4 a.m. Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation...

E-bike rider hospitalized after Skokie crash, police say

ABC Chicago 12/23 5:19A WLS

An e-bicyclist is in the hospital after being hurt in a crash in the north suburbs on Monday evening, police said.

CTA Yellow Line service suspended after empty train goes off rails

CBS Chicago (News) 12/16 4:47A Adam Harrington

Service on the CTA Yellow Line between Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood and suburban Skokie was suspended during the morning rush Tuesday, after a car went off the rails. A notice was posted at 4:45 a.m. that service was suspended on the line,...

CTA Yellow Line service suspended as crews rerail train car

CBS Chicago (News) 12/16 4:25A CBS Chicago

Service on the CTA Yellow Line was suspended during the morning rush Tuesday, after a car went off the rails in Skokie.