Jury selection begins in alleged murder-for-hire plot of Border Patrol leader in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of offering a $10,000 bounty for the life of a Border Patrol commander behind an immigration crackdown in Chicago last year. Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, faces one count of murder-for-hire. Federal prosecutors allege he’s a...
How This Deep-Dish Icon Built a Buttercrust™ Empire in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago’s deep-dish titan at 439 North Wells St delivers Buttercrust™ perfection that’s enchanted locals since 1971. This River North powerhouse pulls crowds with heirloom recipes and event stardom. Buttery layers meet peak-fresh toppings in pure Windy City glory. Ex-residents ship it coast-to-coast, hooked for life....
Natural gas prices jump ahead of major winter storm
The price of natural gas jumped this week ahead of a significant winter storm slated to hit large swaths of the country this weekend.
City Paid $26.5M in Overtime to Ineligible Employees: Watchdog
Chicago paid $26.5 million to more than 1,000 employees for working extra hours between 2020 and 2024, even though they were not eligible for overtime pay, according to a report released Wednesday by the city’s watchdog. City officials have known for 12 years that ineligible employees were being paid...
Construction industry needs 349,000 new workers in 2026: ABC
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 just to meet demand for services, according to a proprietary model released Tuesday by Associated Builders and Contractors. That number is projected to rise to 456,000 in 2027 as construction spending growth resumes for the...
Chicago designer turns grief into purpose, one stitch at a time
CHICAGO - The steady hum of a sewing machine fills the room as Tisa Johnson-Banks works against the clock— something she’s learned to do all too well. Blood Sugar Is Not From Sweets! Meet The Main Enemy Of High Blood SugarBlood Sugar Portal |. Johnson-Banks says she has...
Unwilling to make ‘a bad deal even worse,’ Mayor Johnson drops out of competition...
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday City Hall has dropped out of the competition to take back Chicago parking meters after determining that the $3 billion asking price “would have made a bad deal even worse.”. “The price is too high and requires debt service payments that extend too far...
Armored truck attempted robbery sparks large police response outside south suburban bank: official
An attempted robbery of an armored car outside a south suburban bank sparked a large police response Wednesday morning.
3 arrested after Cook County commissioner candidate says campaign signs were destroyed
Three people were arrested this week after police said they destroyed campaign posters for a candidate for Cook County commissioner in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood.
Cook County and Illinois leaders and advocates decry federal changes to SNAP benefits
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
