McAuley alumni return to inspire students
Mother McAuley High School welcomed a network of accomplished alumni and community members Friday, Feb. 6, for its annual Career Day, giving students a glimpse into a wide variety of professional paths. Maria McCormack Lappe, Class of 2016 and Associate Director of Alumnae Relations, said this year marked the third...
Melt ’N Dip reopens in Palos Park under new ownership
Melt ’N Dip, the family-friendly dessert café known for its decadent crepes, waffles, and gelato, celebrated a grand reopening Saturday under new ownership. Hassan Tawawalla, Mustafa Poonawala, Fakhruddin Madhwala, and Hasnain Bawaadam welcomed customers at the café, located at 13030 S. La Grange Road, with special...
Chicago weekend shootings leave 1 killed, 8 hurt, CPD says
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 68, according to police.
Driver killed in crash involving semi on I-94 on far South Side, ISP says
A driver was killed in a crash with a semi on I-94 on Sunday on Chicago's far South Side, Illinois State Police said.
Golf Mill Mall in Niles, IL is changing fast – from the 1960 debut...
In October 1960, Golf Mill Mall opened at 239 Golf Mill Center in Niles, Illinois, at the meeting point of Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue. The property covered 88 acres and had parking for 7,000 cars. From the start, it leaned into a mill-themed "town center" look instead of a basic strip of stores.
Woman slashed in fight in Roseland, suspected attacker apprehended
A woman was in custody after another woman was slashed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this weekend.
Chicago neighborhood goes quiet as immigration raids change daily life
A place that usually feels loud and lively can change fast when people stop coming out. In Chicago, shop owners in Little Village say daily foot traffic has thinned out for weeks at a time. The result is a weird kind of quiet on a street built for crowds. This...
13-year-old charged with shooting boy after witness recognizes him as student at nearby elementary...
A 13-year-old boy is charged with shooting a 14-year-old after a witness who saw the crime recognized the gunman as a student at a nearby elementary school. The victim was standing on the sidewalk in the 1900 block of East 72nd Place when he was shot in the thigh with a rifle around 4:11 p.m. Thursday, according to...
Miami Woman Tries To Take Family Heirloom Le Creuset On Flight At Chicago Airport....
Flying with carry-on luggage always comes with its limitations. For the most part, everyone knows you can’t bring liquids over 3.4 ounces, sharp objects, or lighters, even if you have no negative intentions with them. But who woulda thought that you can’t bring this one item on board either? One traveler learned the...
Citing drop in dental care for CPS students, Illinois lawmaker seeks state takeover
Fewer Chicago kids are getting the dental care they need, and some dentists are blaming Chicago Public Schools.

















