Calumet City

Three Chicago service members came together to call for further investigation into Vanessa Guillen’s alleged murder at Fort Hood, Texas. “Everyone that was involved in this crime and that covered it up, they all need to be brought to justice,” said one of the organizers, Alejandra Garcia. “There should be a congressional hearing and I’m willing to shut down...

Federal and military investigators say a soldier missing since April was killed by a fellow soldier stationed at the same Texas base

For the second weekend in a row, demonstrations are planned for numerous Chicago suburbs after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Throughout the last week, cities and villages have implemented curfews and other safety protocols to help control crowds and prevent damage to businesses, and many are considering doing so again this weekend. Here are the latest headlines from…

A man was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday in south suburban Calumet City. Officers responded about 3:12 p.m. to the 1000 block of Wentworth Avenue and found 20-year-old Tarone Conway lying in the street, Calumet City police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Autopsy results were pending. The…

An Iowa man is accused of fatally shooting two people outside of River Oaks Center mall in south suburban Calumet City. Dajon M. Lewis, 18, is charged with two counts of first degree murder, according to Calumet City police. Lewis is accused of shooting Christin Ross, 18, and 17-year-old Tyrell Wade, outside of the River Oaks mall Oct. 10, according...

An 18-year-old woman and 17-year-old boy both died days after they were shot last week in the parking lot of the River Oaks Center mall in south suburban Calumet City.

Two teens were seriously injured in a shooting outside of a mall in south suburban Calumet City on Thursday, police said. Lauren Petty reports.

A suspect was taken into custody after he was found hiding in a farmer’s barn in unincorporated Will County following an hourslong manhunt that forced area residents to stay indoors early Wednesday, police said.

A Wilmington homeowner said he opened fire on an intruder in his home early Wednesday morning before issuing a warning to the man who was a suspect in a massive manhunt in the far southwest Chicago suburb.

A suspect was taken into custody after he was found hiding in a farmer’s barn in unincorporated Will County following an hourslong manhunt that forced area residents to stay indoors early Wednesday, police said. Kye Martin reports. 

A man is accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding a man during a sale arranged over the internet in south suburban Lansing.

Gunfire erupted in an LA Fitness parking lot Tuesday evening in Lansing where witnesses say gunmen in two vehicles began firing at each other. Dick Johnson reports. 

It has been a week and a half since NBC 5 Investigates revealed the lengthy traffic and criminal history of Dan Davies, a 44-year-old Calumet City man who police say drove the wrong way down Interstate 294 on March 30 and crashed head-on into Illinois State Trooper Gerald Ellis, killing them both.

On NBC 5 Investigates: the death of an Illinois State trooper drew outrage from across the state after it was revealed that the man behind his death had a lengthy criminal record, but was out of jail. The question now, is why? NBC 5 Investigates’ Phil Rogers has been asking State’s Attorney Kim Foxx that very question. 

A Chicago man authorities say vaulted from a balcony holding a package of “switches” used to convert Glock handguns into fully-automatic weapons during a raid is now held on $50,000 bond.

A beer truck that was stolen outside a South Side Jewel-Osco store Thursday was found in south suburban Calumet City.

At least one person was injured Saturday night when Calumet City ambulance was struck while it was responding to the scene of another accident in the southern suburb.

At least one person was injured Saturday night when Calumet City ambulance was struck while it was responding to the scene of another accident in the southern suburb.

Water problems are plaguing hundreds of people in Calumet City.

Hundreds of residents at a Calumet City mobile home park are begging for help, saying they’re concerned about their water supply and wondering whether it’s safe. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has the latest.