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HARVEY, Ill. - Five abandoned homes caught fire early Tuesday morning in Chicago's south suburbs, leaving some nearby residents without electricity. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. near 155th Street and Turlington Avenue in Harvey. Five homes were involved in the blaze, and no injuries were immediately reported. Accor

Darius D. Roberts, 19, of the 4400 block of South Lavergne Avenue, was arrested on a warrant at his home at 11:03 a.m. May 24 and charged with aggravated robbery in connection with an incident that occurred Feb. 18. Police said Roberts indicated he had a weapon and robbed a...

General Superintendent for the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Adam Bianchi joins Lisa Dent to discuss the conclusion of the investigation revolving around a sexual assault and strangulation that occurred in LaBagh Woods on Saturday, May 23rd. Despite, this rarely happening in the area, he stresses methods to help sta

Thieves broke into several businesses on the Southwest Side Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.

For some, reparations for the centuries of harm done to Black Americans can look like affordable housing, investing in disinvested communities, and direct payments to the descendants of chattel slavery. These were some of the ideas presented during the Big Payback People’s Assembly on Saturday, May 30, in Alt Space’s..

WEST RIDGE — An iconic West Ridge bar is changing hands after more than 50 years as a family-owned business. Cary’s Lounge owner Pete Valavanis announced last week that he’s officially selling the beloved neighborhood spot, 2251 W. Devon Ave. The new owner is Beat Kitchen general manager Christina Kirts, who brings dec

The family of Felicea Williams, a woman who became comatose after her arrest by Evanston police in January, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and six police officers. Police arrested Williams, 42, of Evanston, the night of Jan. 5 outside the American Ale House, a bar at 2335...

Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard showed up after the meeting as well, demanding answers.

ILLINOIS — A 48-year-old man was found stabbed to death Monday night in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood, according to authorities. Police responded to the 8000 block of South Ellis Avenue after receiving reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found the man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his body. He

The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.