Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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Man linked to 4 deaths in suspicious fire found dead of apparent suicide
Man linked to 4 deaths in suspicious fire found dead of apparent suicide

A man fatally shot his girlfriend, her two sons and niece as they slept in their beds early this morning, then set their Villa Park home on fire before driving to his parents' home, where he killed himself, officials said.

Man wounded in possible drive-by shooting in Pilsen Man wounded in possible drive-by shooting in Pilsen

A 24-year-old man was wounded this afternoon in a possible drive-by shooting in the city's Pilsen neighborhood, police said.
DUI charges filed following fatal Dolton wreck DUI charges filed following fatal Dolton wreck

Drunken driving charges have been filed for a Dolton woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian who was knocked off an overpass in the south suburb Sunday morning.
Chicago man arrested in Arizona marijuana seizure Chicago man arrested in Arizona marijuana seizure

CORDES JUNCTION, Ariz. -- A Chicago man has been arrested in Arizona after authorities say they found 50 pounds of marijuana in his rental car.
Services for Marine killed in Afghanistan Services for Marine killed in Afghanistan

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday for a Marine Corps sergeant and Chicago Heights native who was killed this month while serving in Afghanistan, according to the Indiana funeral home handling the arrangements.
Metra names new communications chief Metra names new communications chief

Metra has named a new head of communications and marketing, the agency confirmed today.
Lake County board approves purchase of $7.5 million property Lake County board approves purchase of $7.5 million property

The Lake County Forest Preserves Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the $7.5 million purchase of 227 acres in Antioch Township.
6 questioned in Bridgeport beating caught on video 6 questioned in Bridgeport beating caught on video

Police were questioning six teens about the beating and kicking of a 17-year-old high school senior in a Bridgeport alley that was captured on video and posted on the Internet.

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