Major Temperature Drop Ahead as Snow, Freezing Rain Set to Batter Chicago
The groundhog saw its shadow on Sunday, signaling six more weeks of winter in Chicago—and this week’s forecast proves it! Chicago started the workweek with unseasonably warm weather, reaching a high of 49 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. But don’t...
Johnson, city officials to address questions at “The State of our City” Town Hall
CHICAGO (WGN) — A studio audience of around 200 Chicago residents and community stakeholders will ask Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city government officials questions at a 90-minute town hall hosted by Chicago PBS member TV Station, WTTW. Titled “The State of our City: A...
Fatal Rollover Crash on I-57 Kills Two in Chicago
CHICAGO – A violent rollover crash on Interstate 57 in Chicago left two people dead Monday afternoon, according to Illinois State Police (ISP). Troopers arrived at the scene at approximately 1:13 p.m. to find an overturned vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were tragically...
Cook County Assessor’s Office Releases Final Chicago Reassessment Data
The Cook County Assessor’s Office released data reflecting its final values in the City of Chicago for the 2024 reassessment. Following the 2024 reassessment cycle, total assessed value in Chicago is $50.8 billion. This represents an increase of $9.5 billion, or 23%, over total...
Chicago man fired shots on I-94, led police on pursuit: ISP
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a shooting on Interstate 94, state police said. The arrest followed a police pursuit that ended with the suspect surrendering on the city's South Side. What we know:. The Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to a...
5 Illinois Restaurants Among Most Romantic in the Nation
Oh love...it's all over, especially on Feb. 14th. Now is the time (if you haven't already) to make that most anticipated date night of the year. And with Valentine's Day on a Friday, you can imagine that restaurants are going to be a bit busy this year. Open Table listed...
Large fight on South Side leaves multiple people injured: Reports
Chicago police are investigating after two people were reportedly stabbed and one person was shot during a large fight on the South Side Monday afternoon.
Man shot in the head while walking near sidewalk in Chicago
CHICAGO - A man was shot in the head while walking near the sidewalk on Chicago's West Side Monday morning. The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of South Springfield Avenue at about 11:15 a.m. According to police, a 49-year-old man was walking near the sidewalk when he was...
Hundreds of ducks found sick or dead of suspected bird flu along Lake Michigan,...
CHICAGO — A conservation group in Chicago says hundreds of red-breasted mergansers, a species of diving duck that typically winters in the Great Lakes region, have been found sick or dead of suspected avian influenza — H5N1 bird flu — in the area over recent days. Chicago Bird...
New poll shows Chicagoans losing confidence in Johnson, CTU: ‘Politically toxic’
CHICAGO - A new poll shows how Chicagoans view their mayor and the influential Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Men Over 50: Frequent Urination & Weak Stream? Do this Before BedProstate Health|. In short, both have significant work ahead to regain the trust of residents. Who...
