Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
Judge rules Illinois reverend doesn't have to testify before Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump
An Illinois Judge says a Lutheran minister doesn’t have to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating allegations of election interference by former President Donald Trump and others.
An Illinois Judge says a Lutheran minister doesn’t have to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating allegations of election interference by former President Donald Trump and others.
'Kanye was rite': Jewish cemetery vandalized with swastikas in suburban Chicago
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
'Act of hate' found at Obama Presidential Center worksite in Chicago, $100k reward offered
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
Suspect allegedly 'ran out of candy,' passed out gummy bears laced with drugs in suburban Chicago
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
3-year-old among 14 people shot on West Side: 'It was like a war scene'
Three children were among 14 people wounded in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side Monday night.
Three children were among 14 people wounded in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side Monday night.
Chicago sex offender molests multiple women while on bail: report
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in Chicago while on bail this year, according to a local report.
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in Chicago while on bail this year, according to a local report.
Suburban high school drops 'king' and 'queen' homecoming titles
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
Archdiocese of Chicago investigates new sexual abuse allegation against Father Pfleger
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
East Chicago teacher charged with having 'kill list,' making threatening comments to student
The student told their counselor that their 5th grade teacher had made comments Wednesday about killing herself, students and staff at St. Stanislaus School, East Chicago police said.
The student told their counselor that their 5th grade teacher had made comments Wednesday about killing herself, students and staff at St. Stanislaus School, East Chicago police said.
Chicago tenant arrested after landlord found dismembered in freezer
A woman on Chicago’s North Side noticed her landlord was missing, and her call to police led to a string of terrifying discoveries.
A woman on Chicago’s North Side noticed her landlord was missing, and her call to police led to a string of terrifying discoveries.
iPhone 14 crash detection feature reportedly dials 911 from roller coasters
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.
Amtrak ride from Metro Detroit to Chicago turns into 'nightmare' for passengers
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
'Stranger Things' house in Plainfield to be resurrected this weekend after controversy
It appears 'Max' will be up in the air again, and lights and sound effects will be turned on this weekend.
It appears 'Max' will be up in the air again, and lights and sound effects will be turned on this weekend.
Plainfield home's 'Stranger Things' decoration causes controversy
A suburban house is winning Halloween this year, but not without controversy.
A suburban house is winning Halloween this year, but not without controversy.
Mateo Zastro: Little Chicago boy shot in head and killed during road rage incident
"That child usually sits in the front seat next to his mother, but he wanted to get back to sit next to his brother," said community activist Andrew Holmes, who spent a couple hours trying to comfort the family on Saturday.
"That child usually sits in the front seat next to his mother, but he wanted to get back to sit next to his brother," said community activist Andrew Holmes, who spent a couple hours trying to comfort the family on Saturday.
Joliet man arrested in Georgia after fatally shooting 35-year-old man in July
A Joliet man was arrested in Georgia Tuesday for fatally shooting a 35-year-old man in July.
A Joliet man was arrested in Georgia Tuesday for fatally shooting a 35-year-old man in July.
Federal prison director conducts 'cultural assessment' of FCI Dublin
The new BOP director promised to make changes at FCI Dublin, where five officers have been charged with sex crimes and incarcerated women and whistleblowers report being retaliated against for reporting any wrongdoing.
The new BOP director promised to make changes at FCI Dublin, where five officers have been charged with sex crimes and incarcerated women and whistleblowers report being retaliated against for reporting any wrongdoing.
New Chicago exhibit teaches museum-goers about haunted dolls for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, the Chicago History Museum is putting some of its creepiest dolls on display to help teach Chicago history.
Just in time for Halloween, the Chicago History Museum is putting some of its creepiest dolls on display to help teach Chicago history.
Josiah Brown: Toddler pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan dies from injuries
A 3-year-old boy who was pushed off Navy Pier in Chicago by his aunt on Monday has died from his injuries, according to the medical examiner's office.
A 3-year-old boy who was pushed off Navy Pier in Chicago by his aunt on Monday has died from his injuries, according to the medical examiner's office.