Illinois Home to Two of the Most Dangerous Metro Areas in U.S.

Violent crimes rates in Illinois' metro areas, according to FBI data.

The Top 10 Oldest Prisoners in Illinois

A list of the oldest inmates currently in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Couple Beaten in Encounter with Urinating Men After White Sox Game Sue the Team

They claim security was insufficient. The accused attackers and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority are also named as defendants.

Mulch Fire Shuts Down Archer Avenue Exit at I-355 (Video)

Firefighters are battling a large blaze that broke out Monday night at Homer Tree Service in Lockport.

Judge to Lemont Man: Stay Away From Wrigley This Summer

Daniel Krupa, 20, is accused of causing a disturbance at the ballpark Sunday and can't return until his case is resolved.

Mokena District 159, Area Schools on Soft Lockdown after Phone Threat

Students were kept indoors until police gave the all-clear. Dismissal went as planned.

Police Apprehend Burglary Suspects at Construction Site on Wolf Road

Police surrounded Clarendale of Mokena, a senior living facility under construction, Tuesday morning.

Top 10 Illinois Counties with the Most, Fewest Sex Offenders Per Capita

The number of registered sex offenders per 10,000 people, according to Homefacts.

Top 10 Crimes Committed by Illinois' Inmates

A list of the top 10 crimes committed by the state’s prisoners and cold cases dating back to the 1970’s.

New Lenox Police Searching for Suspect in Armed Robbery of Smoothie Cafe

Police Wednesday released a surveillance image of the suspect.

The Top 10 Worst Illinois Tornado Disasters in Recorded History

Dates, locations and aftermath of the 10 worst tornado disasters in Illinois history, according to NOAA records.

Tammy Duckworth to Challenge for Mark Kirk's U.S. Senate Seat

2016 Senate race will be "Army vs. Navy" if both survive the primary. Her announcement will come Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

3 South Suburban Drivers Sued in 2014 Fatal Traffic Accident

A 53-year-old woman was killed on South Archer in Justice. A Mokena man is among the defendants.

These 19 Illinois Towns Made Neighborhood Scout's 2015 Safest Cities List

Illinois is home to 19 of the nation’s 100 safest cities.

Former Sheriff Received Threatening Letter: Sources

Former Sheriff Paul Kaupas was sent a letter threatening him, his family and others with death, sources said.

Meth Production in Illinois Among the Highest in U.S.

See which counties in Illinois have had the most meth lab busts since 2006.

Joliet Man Shot In Face And Chest By Cops Goes From Hospital To Jail

The Joliet man pointed an assault rifle at a pair of cops, police said.

Mokena Fire District Now Offering Updates on Twitter

The fire chief wants you to know you can follow the department on Twitter.

Mokena Woman Among 3 Charged in Massage Parlor Sting

The February arrests were part of a joint effort by Palos Heights police and the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Joliet Man In Stable Condition After Cops Shoot Him In Face And Chest: Police

The Joliet man allegedly pointed an assault rifle at police officers.

Wanted Chicago Woman Caught With 100+ Re-encoded Credit Cards at New Lenox Walmart: Cops

The Chicago woman had made “multiple attempts” to purchase gift cards with re-encoded credit cards, police said.

The Most Expensive Cities in Illinois to Get a Speeding Ticket

If you live in Cook or the collar counties, a speeding ticket will cost you much more than you think.

Warning: E-ZPass Email Claims are Phishing Scam

Warning: E-ZPass Email Claims are Phishing Scam

Illinois Towns with the Worst- and Best-Funded Police and Fire Pension Funds

You could get the bill for your towns’ police and fire pensions’ debt.

Crash Snarls Traffic at Route 30 and Wolf Road

Avoid the area.

Gay-Hating Rapist Wants to Help Drew Peterson Beat Murder-For-Hire Case, According to Prison Letters

Drew Peterson was “set up and taken advantage of because of his kindness,” the rapist said.

3 People Hurt in Tuesday-Morning Crash on I-80

A semi hit a car in the westbound lanes near Mokena

TSA at Midway Finds Handgun in Lemont Woman's Bag

A magazine containing 7 bullets also was found in the bag of Faith Du Bois, 58.

Hospital Houdini--Manhattan Man Who Stole Ambulance in Escape From Silver Cross Once Slipped Out of St. Joe's: Police

The former JCA football star climbed out a second-story window to escape St. Joseph Medical Center, police said.

Manhattan Man Steals Ambulance From Silver Cross Hospital, Takes Ride to Pal's House: Officials

The alleged ambulance thief was taken from his friend’s house to the county jail.

Will County Doctor Body Slams CM Punk With $1M Libel Lawsuit

The WWE's ringside doc claims the ex-wrestler, during a podcast, called him lazy and said he mistreated medical issues.

Illinois is Home to 6 of the Nation's Most Violent Neighborhoods

Does it really surprise you that we have more violent neighborhoods than any other state?

Alleged Drunken Driver Narrowly Avoids Crashing into Mokena House

The man allegedly tried to back his car away from the scene, but neighbors jammed paver bricks under his tires to stop him.

Teen Struck By Truck And Killed Outside Lincoln-Way Central High School Identified

The coroner’s office identified the teen and scheduled an autopsy for Saturday.

Update--Lincoln-Way Central Student Struck And Killed By Truck In Front Of High School: Source

The 17-year-old Manhattan resident was pronounced dead at Silver Cross Hospital, a source said.

Pedestrian Struck By Truck in Front of Lincoln-Way Central High School

District officials do not believe it was a student who was hit by the tractor-trailer.

New Lenox Township Highway Commissioner Beat Up Old Man: Cops

The highway commissioner beat up a man in his 80s who complained about a snowplow knocking down his mailbox, police said.

Orland Park Police Track Down Teenage Runaway

The 17-year-old was missing for more than a month.

Teenage Orland Park Runaway Still Missing: Cops

The 17-year-old’s family last saw her Jan. 5.

Police Release New Photo of New Lenox Rifleman Robber

The Rifleman may have robbed at least three New Lenox businesses.