The first COVID-19 death in Illinois is a Chicago woman in her 60s. Governor JB Pritzker has announced the first death in Illinois. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at a press conference with state officials. Pritzker said it was a 61-year-old Chicago woman who had contact with a known positive case. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the woman as Patricia Frieson from the Gresham neighborhood. She died Monday night at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The medical examiner's office confirmed Thursday that Frieson died as a result of bronchopneumonia due...…The first COVID-19 death in Illinois is a Chicago woman in her 60s. Governor JB Pritzker has announced the first death in Illinois. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at a press conference with state officials. Pritzker said it was a 61-year-old Chicago woman who had contact with a known positive case. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the woman as Patricia Frieson from the Gresham neighborhood. She died Monday night at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The medical examiner's office confirmed Thursday that Frieson died as a result of bronchopneumonia due...WW…

A 35-year-old man faces a misdemeanor count of DUI after he crashed into several parked vehicles Thursday in Logan Square on the Northwest Side, police say. Shishir Patel was allegedly driving about 12:20 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Kimball Avenue when he crashed into seven parked vehicles, causing one to flip on its side, Chicago police said. He was still at the scene of the crash when officers arrived and refused medical treatment, police said. Patel was arrested and charged with DUI, as well as a citation for failing to reduce speed, police said. He is due in court May 20 at the...…A 35-year-old man faces a misdemeanor count of DUI after he crashed into several parked vehicles Thursday in Logan Square on the Northwest Side, police say. Shishir Patel was allegedly driving about 12:20 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Kimball Avenue when he crashed into seven parked vehicles, causing one to flip on its side, Chicago police said. He was still at the scene of the crash when officers arrived and refused medical treatment, police said. Patel was arrested and charged with DUI, as well as a citation for failing to reduce speed, police said. He is due in court May 20 at the...WW…

The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  "Injecting, ingesting or snorting househlod cleaners is dangerous," said Illinois Department of Health Director Ngozi Ezike. "It is not advised and can be deadly." One of the...…The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  "Injecting, ingesting or snorting househlod cleaners is dangerous," said Illinois Department of Health Director Ngozi Ezike. "It is not advised and can be deadly." One of the...WW…

A Columbia College student was ordered held on $20,000 bail Monday for allegedly hitting a Chicago police officer over the head with a skateboard during . Cook County Judge John Lyke Jr. said he didn’t think Jeremey Johnson should be released on his own recognizance due to the “violent nature” of the allegations and said the officer was lucky he only suffered scratches to his arm because he was wearing his helmet. “Luckily for the officer… he was wearing a protective helmet. It could’ve been very tragic if he was not,” the judge said. Johnson, 26, was among a group of protesters chanting...…A Columbia College student was ordered held on $20,000 bail Monday for allegedly hitting a Chicago police officer over the head with a skateboard during . Cook County Judge John Lyke Jr. said he didn’t think Jeremey Johnson should be released on his own recognizance due to the “violent nature” of the allegations and said the officer was lucky he only suffered scratches to his arm because he was wearing his helmet. “Luckily for the officer… he was wearing a protective helmet. It could’ve been very tragic if he was not,” the judge said. Johnson, 26, was among a group of protesters chanting...WW…

A 12-year-old boy was reported missing from Belmont Heights on the Northwest Side.  Julian Torres was last seen about 2:40 p.m. Nov. 16 leaving his home in the 3300 block of North Oriole Avenue, Chicago police said. He is known to visit the 3600 block of North Pontiac Avenue.  He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder which requires medication, according to police.  He is 5-foot-1, 105 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone with information is asked to call Area Five detectives at 312-746-6554.  All the news you need to know, every day By clicking Sign Up, I...…A 12-year-old boy was reported missing from Belmont Heights on the Northwest Side.  Julian Torres was last seen about 2:40 p.m. Nov. 16 leaving his home in the 3300 block of North Oriole Avenue, Chicago police said. He is known to visit the 3600 block of North Pontiac Avenue.  He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder which requires medication, according to police.  He is 5-foot-1, 105 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone with information is asked to call Area Five detectives at 312-746-6554.  All the news you need to know, every day By clicking Sign Up, I...WW…

Close the sidebarLoading Video…This browser does not support the Video element. A Chicago police officer was injured Monday after being hit by a vehicle on the South Side.An officer was injured Monday after being dragged by a vehicle on the South Side.Officers were conducting a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Impala about 8:10 p.m. in the 9500 block of South Lafayette Avenue when the car sped off, dragging an officer by the driver’s side door, Chicago police said.The Impala struck a pole at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station, causing the officer to be ejected from the door and strike a...…Close the sidebarLoading Video…This browser does not support the Video element. A Chicago police officer was injured Monday after being hit by a vehicle on the South Side.An officer was injured Monday after being dragged by a vehicle on the South Side.Officers were conducting a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Impala about 8:10 p.m. in the 9500 block of South Lafayette Avenue when the car sped off, dragging an officer by the driver’s side door, Chicago police said.The Impala struck a pole at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station, causing the officer to be ejected from the door and strike a...WW…

A woman was caught on video shattering hundreds of alcohol bottles inside of an Aldi supermarket the day before Thanksgiving, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. A woman was caught on video shattering hundreds of bottles of alcohol inside of an Aldi supermarket the day before Thanksgiving. In the video, which was filmed in Stevenage, England, a woman wearing long pants and a hoodie sweatshirt reaches her arm toward the back of a shelf and then swipes off dozens of bottles of alcohol, sending them crashing to the floor. She repeats the action several times as bystanders look...…A woman was caught on video shattering hundreds of alcohol bottles inside of an Aldi supermarket the day before Thanksgiving, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. A woman was caught on video shattering hundreds of bottles of alcohol inside of an Aldi supermarket the day before Thanksgiving. In the video, which was filmed in Stevenage, England, a woman wearing long pants and a hoodie sweatshirt reaches her arm toward the back of a shelf and then swipes off dozens of bottles of alcohol, sending them crashing to the floor. She repeats the action several times as bystanders look...WW…

Thousands of fans filled the streets of Tuscaloosa on Jan. 11, celebrating Alabama Crimson Tide's championship despite warnings against gathering amid rising coronavirus cases. Credit to James Benedetto via Storyful Thousands of football fans in Alabama ignored COVID-19 warnings and partied at bars and in the streets Monday night after the Crimson Tide defeated Ohio State 52-24 for the national championship. Video posted by journalist James Benedetto shows a densely-packed crowd fill an area called "The Strip" near the University of Alabama after several officials issued warnings ahead...…Thousands of fans filled the streets of Tuscaloosa on Jan. 11, celebrating Alabama Crimson Tide's championship despite warnings against gathering amid rising coronavirus cases. Credit to James Benedetto via Storyful Thousands of football fans in Alabama ignored COVID-19 warnings and partied at bars and in the streets Monday night after the Crimson Tide defeated Ohio State 52-24 for the national championship. Video posted by journalist James Benedetto shows a densely-packed crowd fill an area called "The Strip" near the University of Alabama after several officials issued warnings ahead...WW…

Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of FBI warnings that state capital cities could be targeted leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Gov. announced the activation of 250 troops on Friday. An additional 100 members will sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security at the presidential inauguration. "Our exemplary members of...…Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of FBI warnings that state capital cities could be targeted leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Gov. announced the activation of 250 troops on Friday. An additional 100 members will sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security at the presidential inauguration. "Our exemplary members of...WW…

The family of 17-year-old Jasean Francis, who was shot and killed, says the Hyde Park Academy High School soon-to-be senior wanted to play professional basketball. A suspect has been taken into custody for the murders of two teens in South Chicago. FOX 32 spoke with the family of one of the victims. The family of 17-year-old Jasean Francis says the Hyde Park Academy High School soon-to-be senior wanted to play professional basketball. "He never missed a day of school for elementary or high school. He wanted to be in school during COVID. He was a gift that was taken away from us too soon,”...…The family of 17-year-old Jasean Francis, who was shot and killed, says the Hyde Park Academy High School soon-to-be senior wanted to play professional basketball. A suspect has been taken into custody for the murders of two teens in South Chicago. FOX 32 spoke with the family of one of the victims. The family of 17-year-old Jasean Francis says the Hyde Park Academy High School soon-to-be senior wanted to play professional basketball. "He never missed a day of school for elementary or high school. He wanted to be in school during COVID. He was a gift that was taken away from us too soon,”...WW…