Stephanie Wade

1 week ago | abc7chicago.com | Stephanie Wade

NORTHLAKE, Ill. (WLS) -- Law enforcement officials have learned that the last suspect wanted in the violent murder of a 17-year-old boy in 2009 has been killed in Mexico, Northlake police said in a press conference Wednesday morning. Eric Navarro was lured to what he thought was a party on July 7, 2009, police said. But he was beaten to death, officials said. His body was taken to Chicago, where it was dumped in a trash can and set on fire, according to officials.

2 weeks ago | abc7news.com | Stephanie Wade

CFD firefighter injured in SF triathlon: 'I can't move. I'm paralyzed'Tuesday, June 10, 2025 5:01PMChicago Fire Department firefighter Jose Perez is facing a difficult recovery after being injured in San Francisco's Escape from Alcatraz triathlon. Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

2 weeks ago | abc7chicago.com | Stephanie Wade

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A semi crash shut down the ramp from northbound I-294 Tri-State Tollway to the inbound Stevenson Expressway. The crash happened just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday morning in the west suburbs. A stalled Ford was in the center lane and was struck by a semi, according to Illinois State Police. A second semi then struck the first semi and rolled over on its side. Chopper 7 was over the scene, it appeared that the semi detached from the trailer, leaving debris across the ramp.

3 weeks ago | abc7chicago.com | Stephanie Wade

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of runners will weave their way through Garfield Park for the Bank of America 13.1 half marathon. 10,000 people are expected to participate in the fourth annual run on Sunday. The 13.1-mile race will start and finish in Garfield Park and travel through Humboldt and Douglass parks. The main race kicks off at 7 a.m. and starts on Jackson Boulevard between Hamlin and Central Park Avenue. Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to make an appearance.

1 month ago | abc7chicago.com | Stephanie Wade

ByStephanie Wade and ABC7 Chicago Digital TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 9:48AMSTREAMWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- A death investigation is underway in northwest suburban Streamwood Thursday morning. Police are investigating at a townhome in the1500-block of McKool Avenue. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said it received two bodies. A neighbor said he heard two gunshots just before emergency crews showed up. Further details were notTop Stories