Beloved family-owned Illinois restaurant to close after 71 years
A longtime Illinois restaurant known for burgers, its famous onion loaf, and generations of family memories is preparing to close one of its most recognizable locations. The decision marks the…
Tornado sirens inadvertently go off in DuPage County
Tornado sirens were set off inadvertently in DuPage County early Tuesday morning, village officials said.
Multiple homes lose power again in East Chicago, Indiana, as fire breaks out
Along with other large parts of Northwest Indiana, East Chicago was hit with power outages following a wicked storm that blasted through the area a week ago Tuesday.
VIDEO: Fight erupts in bleachers during game 1 of Crosstown Classic
CHICAGO — Fans got a little more than they bargained for during game 1 of the Crosstown Classic on Monday night after a fight erupted in the bleachers. Video captured by X user @crawlyscubs shows the chaotic scene as multiple fans appeared to engage in the fight. According to the Wrigley Field information guide, fighti
Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. Turns Up The Heat With Kouklas Greek Eatery In Niles
The hearth imparts rich smoky flavors to dishes such as ember-cooked souvlaki, whole grilled Mediterranean dorade with ladolemono, milk-braised lamb shank with orzo and a light cherry tomato–vodka sauce and octopus with a crisp char served over a gigante bean purée with herb-forward salsa verde. The Kouklas Greek...
Midland siblings build Illinois cannabis company from the ground up
When Illinois legalized recreational cannabis sales in 2019, two Midland siblings took a leap of faith and applied for a license, becoming one of only a few hundred licensees in the state at the time.
Boystown cold case: Chicago police investigated 2004 murder as potential hate crime
Chicago police say the 2004 killing of Kevin Clewer was investigated as a potential hate crime, a detail the department had not previously confirmed publicly. A detective traveled to Puerto Rico and interviewed a man he believes is the person of interest known only as "Fernando," but says there is not enough evidence t
Suspected Arson Being Investigated At Embattled West Loop Restaurant Habibti
WEST LOOP — The Chicago Fire Department is investigating a suspected arson that took place Sunday morning at an embattled West Loop restaurant and bar. Police officers and firefighters responded to a fire at Habibti, 116 N. Aberdeen St., at about 5:43 a.m. Sunday, according to Chicago police. The fire department put ou
Zae’s cuts the ribbon on new family-owned Chicago-style restaurant in Belvidere
BELVIDERE — A family-owned restaurant that prides itself on serving authentic Chicago street food with over-the-top hospitality cut the ribbon Monday on its first brick-and-mortar business. Zae’s Classic Chicago Hotdog & Polish has opened at 455 Southtown Drive after renovating a former Taco Bell along U.S. Route 20 ne
Three Gunmen Ambush Two Victims on Roseland Block, Leave Both Critical
A 31-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman were left in critical condition Sunday evening after three armed men approached them on a Roseland block and opened fire before fleeing on foot, Chicago police said. The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Normal Avenue, on the city's Far South Side.
