Ford City Mall restores broken fire suppression system and gets temporary reprieve from a...
In the bustling corridors of one of Chicago’s most enduring retail destinations, a serious safety issue recently came to light. Ford City Mall successfully addressed a malfunction in its fire suppression system. This timely intervention has granted the property a temporary stay from potential closure by city officials. For many residents on the South Side, […] The post Ford City Mall restores broken fire suppression...
Motorcyclist critically injured in Loop crash
CHICAGO - A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash early Friday in Chicago’s Loop. The collision happened just after 3 a.m. when a motorcycle traveling northbound on State Street allegedly disregarded a traffic signal and struck a Toyota SUV heading eastbound on Washington Street, police said. The 25-year-old...
Months-Long Transit-Aided Probe Ends in Murder Charge for Chicago Felon
Chicago police said on April 24, 2026, that a convicted felon is now facing a murder charge after a months-long investigation led by Area Three homicide detectives with backup from the department’s Public Transportation Section. The announcement was brief, light on detail, and did not identify either the suspect or the victim. Detectives said the probe stretched over several months before the charge...
One-of-a-kind hidden gem in north suburbs desperately searches for new location
On any given weekend, hundreds of kids and their families take an adventure into the jungle. The Jungle of Niles to be specific. It has 60,000 plants on display and for sale. It’s also home to some 200 rescue animals, including tortoises, Guinea pigs, rabbits, koi fish and birds.
Chicago police holding DUI saturation patrol Saturday night
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is holding a DUI saturation patrol Saturday night on the North Side It’s taking place in CPD’s 19th district. A map is below. Police will also be looking for speeders and other violations. A DUI saturation patrol in the 17th District last weekend resulted in 59 citations.
Man carjacked while dropping off friend in the West Loop
A man was carjacked while dropping off a friend in the West Loop on Thursday evening, according to a Chicago police report. The 21-year-old victim was sitting in his 2025 Honda Accord in the 100 block of North Carpenter Street around 8:30 p.m. when a hijacker opened the driver’s door and pulled him from the vehicle, a Chicago Police Department spokesperson...
Berwyn Eagles Club did not lose its entertainment license, per police department
Questions are being asked about the state of the Berwyn Eagles Club after a report that its entertainment license has not been revoked. This weekend marks the final wrestling events at the venue in Berwyn as AAW hosts ‘Crash & Destroy’ tonight, followed by a lucha event on Saturday.
Federal agents seize 22 firearms, massive drug stash inside Chicago man’s storage unit
A 47-year-old Chicago man, Mario Neustadter, was arrested and charged with drug distribution after allegedly selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to an undercover officer multiple times. A search of his storage unit uncovered 22 firearms and large quantities of drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and suspected fentanyl, along with dozens of cell...
Cook County judge considers petition for special prosecutor for ‘Midway Blitz’ cases
Hundreds of petitioners request a special prosecutor consider whether criminal charges should be brought against federal agents after "Operation Midway Blitz."
A Q&A about A’s and Q’s with ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant Patrick Nolan
Longtime Sox Machine contributor and longer-time White Sox opinion-haver Patrick Nolan -- aka Pnoles -- competed on Jeopardy!, with his first appearance airing Thursday. This interview runs through his entire experience and includes a recap of moments to add context to questions, so if you haven't yet seen it and would like to check it out before knowing the outcome, then stop reading here...
