2 women wounded after gunmen open fire in Bronzeville: police
CHICAGO - Two women were wounded in a Bronzeville shooting Friday morning. The shooting occurred around 4:45 a.m. in the 900 block of East 45th Street. The Chicago Police Department said two women, both 34 years old, were standing near the street when they were approached by a dark-colored vehicle.
Illinois Bowling Alley Serves Up the Best Burger in the Entire State
Did you know there's a very good chance you'll be wearing a pair of bowling shoes if you were to truly eat at the top-rated burger joint in Illinois?. That's because this place is located inside Classic Bowl in Morton Grove. Keep Reading: Free Fun: Tons of No Charge Museum...
The Top 11 Most Dangerous Areas in Chicago for Accidents and Injuries
Chicago is a bustling city with millions of residents and visitors, but with such a high population, accidents and injuries are unfortunately common. From traffic collisions to pedestrian incidents and violent crimes, certain areas of the city see higher rates of accidents than others. Understanding these patterns...
Chicago Man Charged In New Lenox Robbery
On Thursday, February 6th, the US Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 26-year-old Terrell L. Ferrell, of the 11900 block of S. Stewart St., Chicago, for robbery and burglary, stemming from an incident that occurred in New Lenox on January 10th. On January 10th, the New Lenox Police...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker becomes co-chair of nationwide climate action group
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been named co-chair of a coalition of nationwide leaders tackling policies on climate policies. Pritzker will co-chair America Is All In with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, in an effort to promote local climate action and provide a roadmap for cities, states,...
Chicago crime: Boy, 15, arrested minutes after allegedly trying to rob 60-year-old man
CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy was charged with robbing a teen at gunpoint and trying to hold up another victim on a CTA platform Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side. The teen was arrested around 9 a.m. in the 500 block of South Kedzie Avenue, police said. He was charged with armed robbery with a firearm, attempted...
Man shot complete stranger who didn’t belong in a gang, prosecutors claim
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have charged a man with attempted murder, saying he shot a complete stranger outside a West Englewood gas station after the man claimed to not have a gang affiliation. Miguel Arredondo, 19, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery by discharging a firearm in...
This Wisconsin Small Town Dubbed One of America’s Best to Visit
When our weather eventually starts to warm up in northern Illinois with more spring-like temperatures, we live in the perfect place to go on a day trip to some of the best towns in America. Even the Illinois tourism catchphrase promotes that we're "in the middle of everything" which means...
Migrant arrested 13 times in Chicago is ‘eligible’ for deportation after pleading guilty to...
CHICAGO — Santiago Josue Baragas Rodriguez, a Venezuelan migrant arrested 13 times in a year, received the old “good news, bad news” treatment at the 26th and California courthouse on Thursday. The good news? A judge gave him probation for trying to rob a woman in Streeterville...
Fire on Chicago’s South Side prompts large response
Firefighters are battling a large garage fire on the city's South Side.