5 Cars That Cope With Chicago Road Salt vs 5 That Show Rust Early
Chicago winters are known for their bitter cold, strong winds, and especially for the heavy use of road salt. The city’s transportation departments deploy salts and brine solutions to keep highways and local roads passable after snow and ice storms. While this practice improves safety for drivers and pedestrians, the...
Chicago, IL Weather Alert: Major Winter Storm and Arctic Cold Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington, D.C. – The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of a major winter storm expected to sweep across much of the United States from Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25, bringing widespread...
Chicago mayor won’t pursue buyback of city’s parking meters
Mayor Brandon Johnson backed off of a plan to buy back the city's parking meter system.
2026 sound check: All the best live music coming to Chicago this year
If there's one thing Chicago has an abundance of, it's great places to see live music. Whether you're trying to catch your favorite star on their global tour, discovering your new favorite indie band, or soaking in the city's heritage at one of the many great Blues or Jazz bars, there is a little something for...
This Old-School Illinois Diner Still Does French Toast Right
On a leafy stretch of Green Bay Road in Wilmette, Walker Bros. Original Pancake House proves that breakfast can still feel like a special occasion and not the rushed, coffee-in-a-paper-cup kind. The stained glass glows, the griddles hum, and the French toast lands with a golden crunch that makes forks...
Winter Weather Advisory into Wednesday morning
Expect extensive cloudiness and snow as the day gets under way Wednesday morning. Plan ahead as treacherous road conditions and low visibility at times will impact the first half of the morning commute.
Law firm: CEO refuses to pay record jury verdict
A Chicago law firm is calling out the owner of a local nursing home for failing to pay a record wrongful death jury verdict and more than two dozen other settlements.
With layoffs looming, City of Chicago employees delinquent on over $23 million in unpaid...
CBS Chicago investigative reporter Megan De Mar says the timing of her latest findings could not be more uncomfortable for City Hall.
DuPage County, IL – Public Alert: Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Man Last...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Downers Grove, IL – Police in DuPage County are asking the public for help locating a 47-year-old man reported missing and considered endangered, last seen in Downers Grove late last week. According to the...
Fannie Mae takes ownership of long-suffering West Side Frank Lloyd Wright home
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Walser House, a dilapidated 123-year-old home in Austin that inspired the architect’s better-known works has now been acquired by the Federal National Mortgage Association. Fannie Mae received title to the foreclosed property, at 42 N. Central Ave., in December following a...
