Woman punched in the head in random attack in the Loop
A woman was punched in the head by a man in the Loop in broad daylight earlier this week, a disturbing return of a trend of similar incidents that rocked the city last year.
17-year-old arrested after shooting up Rogers Park liquor store
A 17-year-old boy is in custody for allegedly firing shots inside and outside a North Side liquor store Thursday evening, and then trying to evade capture by repeatedly changing clothes behind a nearby building. Chicago police responded to reports of shots fired at 6:36 p.m. Thursday at Red Violin Wine...
Man who saved baby blown into Lake Michigan didn’t know how to swim
The man who heroically jumped into Lake Michigan to save an 8-month-old baby in a stroller who had been blown into Chicago's Belmont Harbor doesn't know how to swim.
Man sentenced to 24 years for shooting at indoor amusement park in Villa Park
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for a shooting inside an amusement park in west suburban Villa Park in 2021.
Cookie Giant Axes South Beloit Plant, Hundreds Left Out In The Cold
TreeHouse Foods is swinging the axe in South Beloit, cutting hundreds of jobs and shutting down its long‑running cookie plant as the company remakes itself under new owners. The Oak Brook private‑label manufacturer says the move will wipe out the remaining production roles at the facility, the latest and harshest...
New protocol in place to prosecute ICE agents who break the law in Cook...
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office announced a new charging protocol is in place to prosecute ICE agents that break the law.
12 Chicago Shops Serving Italian Beef So Authentic You’ll Need Extra Napkins
Chicago doesn’t do sandwiches quietly. Here, the Italian beef isn’t just food — it’s a juicy, dripping, flavor-packed ritual. Thin slices of tender roast beef soaked in savory jus, piled high on fresh bread, and crowned with fiery giardiniera or sweet peppers. One bite, and napkins vanish faster than your willpower.
The real reason Illinois gas costs more than in nearby states
Ever crossed from Missouri into Illinois and watched gas jump almost overnight? That sticker shock is at the heart of one “unlucky” state’s gas prices, which aren’t a mystery once you follow the taxes. The difference isn’t your imagination. As of February 19, 2026, AAA...
Southern Cook County Illinois Weather Alert: 45 MPH Wind Gusts to Hit From 1...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Illinois – Drivers across the south and southwest Chicago suburbs could feel 45 mph wind gusts before daybreak Friday, creating hazardous travel for the morning commute and lingering into...
Hinsdale spa owner indicted by grand jury on 64 felony counts for allegedly recording...
A Hinsdale spa owner has been indicted on 64 felony counts, accused of secretly recording clients inside treatment rooms at his business. Police say hidden cameras, a recording device, and a hard drive were found at Reflexion Spa after a tip in December 2024, leading to a nearly yearlong investigation.
