Chicago man charged with murdering two women, 68 and 71, on South Side
CHICAGO - A man has been charged with fatally shooting two women over the weekend on Chicago's South Side. William Wallace Jr., 75, shot the 68-year-old and 71-year-old women both in the chest just before 11 p.m. near 104th and Peoria streets in the Washington Heights neighborhood, according to police. They both died...
This Illinois Mexican Restaurant Serves Enchiladas That Regulars Defend Like A Sport
Ready to order enchiladas and immediately understand why locals get protective about them? This Illinois Mexican restaurant serves an enchilada plate that regulars defend like a sport, because it hits that sweet spot of comfort, flavor, and consistency that makes people loyal fast. You sit down, glance at the menu,...
This Old-School Illinois Restaurant Still Has Lines Out The Door In 2026
A century has passed, yet the door still swings open before sunrise and the griddle never seems to cool. Plates land fast, coffee flows nonstop, and the morning rhythm feels unchanged even as Chicago evolves around it. In Illinois, places with this kind of staying power are rare. Opened in...
Man found dead inside apartment building hallway in Englewood
A man was found shot to death inside the hallway of an apartment building in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago police seek man who punched pedestrian unconscious in Back of the Yards
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man who attacked a person Monday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The attack happened at 7:40 p.m. near 47th Street and Ashland Avenue, according to a CPD community alert. Police said the suspect punched...
Storm timing: When severe weather could hit Chicago area and where tornadoes could form
The entire Chicago area is under a threat of severe weather Tuesday, and the stormy conditions could come just in time for the afternoon rush hour commute and even linger through Wednesday morning. "Its dry as we start the day," NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman said early Tuesday....
Woman, 77, loses control of SUV, crashes into fences, building on NW Side: CPD
Chicago police said a 77-year-old woman was driving a Subaru SUV when she lost control of the vehicle and hit multiple fences and then a home.
Frustration Grows As Illinois Mall Parking Fees Hit Shoppers Hard
In a move that’s stirring up quite a buzz, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago is rolling out parking fees that might just change your shopping plans.
Another man arrested after string of video gaming terminal burglaries in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn police say their investigation into the rash of burglaries continues.
Cop fatally shoots driver who struck woman, CTA bus while fleeing stop tied to...
A Chicago police officer shot and killed a driver Monday evening after the man struck a pedestrian and a CTA bus while attempting to flee an investigatory stop on the West Side, police said. According to police radio traffic, the incident began around 5:38 p.m. when the Harrison (11th) District...
