Illinois quick hits: Johnson responds to congressional probe
Johnson: Chicago will continue to protect civil rights Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will continue to protect civil and human rights, a day after the mayor received a letter from Washington, D.C., stating, in summary, that Chicago and other sanctuary cities like it are...
Chicago mayor’s office accepted luxury gifts without properly reporting them: OIG
The Chicago Mayor's Office failed to publicly report gifts, including designer handbags and jewelry, accepted on behalf of the City, violating transparency guidelines, according to a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG). When the OIG attempted to access the gift...
Viewer captures video of fiery streak tearing across sky in Western suburbs
WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — A WGN viewer in the western suburbs caught an unusual sight while walking his dog on Tuesday night. Viewer Josh Dolitsky said he was walking in Western Springs when he looked up and saw a fiery streak tearing across the sky. “I was just out walking the...
5 Chicago-area restaurants listed among the most romantic in the U.S.
CHICAGO - Looking to set up your Valentine's Day plans? You don't have to go far to find a romantic night out. Online reservation platform OpenTable compiled a list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the country and five Chicagoland spots made the cut. Chicago romantic...
Major Snowstorm Could Hit Illinois, Wisc. Next Week with 6+ inch
While we don’t expect our temperatures to get as cold the rest of winter, there’s more snow coming, and one storm may dump a massive amount of accumulation.
Popular Illinois Concert Venue To Sell Cannabis During Shows
A famous concert venue in Illinois is now adding to its live music experience by selling cannabis during shows. New Live Music Experience With Cannabis Available In Chicago. Illinois has a long incredible history of music. Our state is home to amazing bands, musicians, and...
Advocate Health Care closing all 47 of its clinics inside Illinois Walgreens stores
Advocate Health Care is closing all 47 of the clinics it operates inside Walgreens stores in Illinois, the health system announced Wednesday. The clinics will close Feb. 6. One or two medical office assistants work at each of the clinics, along with additional clinicians who...
This Schaumburg Restaurant Claims to have the best “Chicken Tenders” in Illinois.
My next stop is a fan favorite and a staple that has been around for decades. This restaurant claims to have the best chicken tenders in the world. I was excited to see if this is true for myself.
16-year-old shot and carjacked an Uber driver, Chicago police say
CHICAGO — A 16-year-old boy is being charged today with shooting and carjacking an Uber driver on the West Side last year, according to Chicago police. The 49-year-old rideshare driver was arriving to pick up a passenger in the 200 block of North Latrobe when a hijacker slid...
Tiffany Henyard involved in scuffle at heated Thornton Township meeting
COOK COUNTY - A Thornton Township meeting turned chaotic Tuesday night when a fight broke out between attendees. Witnesses say it all started when a community activist and frequent critic of Supervisor Tiffany Henyard told her, "You gone, b—ch." What we know:. According to...
