The Giant Burgers At This Low-Key Illinois Restaurant Have Earned Midwest-Wide Fame
Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, one burger at a time, and this longtime Elmhurst favorite is exactly that kind of place. In suburban Illinois, the modest roadside stand has been serving burgers since 1948, holding onto a style that feels increasingly rare. The operation is simple and direct: order...
Man killed in drive-by shooting in Chicago Lawn, police say
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side early Saturday morning, police said.
Man shot 14-year-old during Kennedy Expressway road rage altercation: ISP
An Avondale man is facing felony charges after allegedly firing a gun at another vehicle during a road rage confrontation on the Kennedy Expressway last week, injuring a 14-year-old boy. Illinois State Police said the altercation occurred around 3:14 p.m. on February 18 near Ogden Avenue. According to prosecutors,...
No longer free: Parking fees at Fashion Outlets of Chicago spark mixed reactions
You may want to plan ahead if you’re heading to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. Parking is no longer free unless you’re staying for a short visit or spending a certain amount inside.
The Vast Majority of Riders Suspended by Chicago Transit Agencies are Black or Latino
An analysis by the Chicago Tribune reveals that a little-known program that allows transit agencies to ban riders has overwhelmingly been used against Black and Latino riders. According to an article by Talia Soglin in Chicago Tribune, “The mass transit suspension program was made possible by a 2023 change in state...
Outrageous! Red Line robber was wearing an ankle monitor for a Red Line robbery...
A Chicago man is accused of robbing a Red Line passenger last week while on electronic monitoring for robbing another CTA passenger last year. Incredibly, he was on electronic monitoring at the time of last year’s robbery, too. Shannon Stephens, 23, was arrested following the February 19 robbery of...
Suburban Chicago day care workers charged with attacking 7 children
Two day care workers have been accused of attacking seven children.
Blue Line Beatdown In Loop Train Car As Cops Hunt 8 Suspects
A late-morning CTA Blue Line ride in the Loop turned violent when a group of eight people allegedly beat and robbed a rider near the Jackson station, and Chicago police say they are now combing the city for the attackers. The Feb. 13 assault and robbery happened around 11:25 a.m....
Chicago Driver Fires Eight Shots at Pedestrian for Shouting ‘Slow Down’
Shell Casings | iStock - gasagi It's not up to you to enforce speeding laws. Leave it to the professionals as things can quickly escalate. The post Chicago Driver Fires Eight Shots at Pedestrian for Shouting ‘Slow Down’ appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Southwest ending open seating: Travel expert breaks down the policy shift | ChicagoLIVE
Southwest Airlines is officially moving to assigned seating, a major departure from the "open seating" brand that defined the airline for decades. Travel expert and author Brandon Blewett joins the show to discuss the financial motives behind this move and how it will fundamentally change the Southwest passenger...
