These 13 legendary Illinois restaurants serve steaks you’ll never stop thinking about
Illinois has a long, proud history of serving some of the finest steaks in the country. From the bustling streets of Chicago to quiet river towns, the state is packed with restaurants that know how to treat a cut of beef right. Whether you prefer a classic chophouse vibe or...
Robbery reported on CTA Blue Line at Cumberland; man reportedly exposes himself at Jefferson...
A man reported that his cell phone was stolen at about 8:50 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at the CTA Cumberland Blue Line station, 5800 N. Cumberland Ave., according to 16th (Jefferson Park) District police. The 19-year-old man reported that he was sitting on the train looking at his phone when...
Man punches two CTA riders in the face on Red Line near Belmont, police...
Chicago police are looking for a man who punched two passengers in the face aboard a Red Line train near Belmont Monday afternoon. At about 1:33 p.m., the man walked up to the victims on the train and struck them before getting off at Belmont, police said in a community alert. Surveillance images of the suspect were re
1/3 of those AWOL from electronic monitoring in Cook County face violent charges
Of the nearly 250 people considered AWOL from Cook County's electronic monitoring program, almost a third of them are facing charges for violent crimes.
53 arrested, 9 weapons seized during large teen gathering in Hyde Park
Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) said that before things got out of hand at 57th Street Beach and moved into Hyde Park, officers confiscated dozens of weapons, including tasers, guns, knives, and bear mace.
South Side Block Stunned as Yard Explodes With Bees
Memorial Day Monday turned wild on one South Side block when thousands of honeybees suddenly swarmed a residential yard, clumping into a thick, shifting mass that had neighbors spilling out onto the sidewalk with phones held high. For a few surreal minutes, the buzz in the air was louder than the holiday traffic.
Old-time repair shop, Davis Shoe and Luggage, to close at end of July
Shoe repair shops in America have been declining for years, and Evanston is no exception. One of the last two shops in the city, Davis Shoe and Luggage Repair at 1608 Maple Ave., will close at the end of July, says owner Paco Villagomez. Villagomez, 62, has owned the shop...
Suburban Chicago man pulled gun on officers during traffic stop, police say
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - A suburban man is accused of pulling a gun on police officers during a traffic stop in Chicago's northwest suburbs earlier this month. The incident happened around 6:41 p.m. on May 14 in the 5700 block of River Birch Drive in Hoffman Estates. Police said an...
Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony in Grant Park
For some, the holiday marks the start of summer, but for others, it's a sacred day to pause, reflect, and remember.
Food Fight: The best Caesar salad in Chicago
As part of our regular Food Fight series, we are hailing the venerable Caesar salad and arguing over the best one. Here are the top three, according to us: Monica's pick: While everyone else is ordering the bone marrow pot pie at Armitage Ale House in Lincoln Park, I'm choosing the smoked trout Caesar ($12-$24), shower
