Chicago crime: Fight ends in shootout, sending 2 men to hospital
CHICAGO - Two men were shot and critically wounded after a fight escalated into a shootout Thursday morning in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood. The men, 33 and 39, were fighting inside a home around 1 a.m. when they started shooting each other in the 1500 block of West 77th Street, according to police.
Walgreens pharmacy on Cottage Grove in Chatham set to close Thursday
The Walgreens at 86th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Chatham is set to close Thursday.
Jim’s Original relocation sparks neighborhood protest
Jim’s Original, Chicago’s oldest operating hot dog stand, is preparing to leave its longtime Maxwell Street location after more than 85 years as UIC moves forward with redevelopment plans. The restaurant plans to relocate to 18th Street and Canalport Avenue, but some East Pilsen neighbors are protesting the...
Fire rips through garage in Garfield Ridge neighborhood
Firefighters responded to a fire in the 4500 block of South Kilpatrick in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago on Wednesday afternoon.
Man charged with DUI after 3 tollway workers struck, 1 fatally, on I-294 in...
A man is now facing a DUI charge after three tollway workers were struck on I-294 in Des Plaines over the weekend, Illinois State Police said. One of the workers died.
Exclusive: ICE Nabs Violent Criminal Illegal Alien After Sanctuary Chicago Authorities Set Him Free
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Chicago arrested Luis Manuel Saucedo-Cardenas. The violent illegal alien felon and suspected former gang member was intentionally released by the Chicago Police Department. The troubling occurrence is repeating itself in multiple sanctuary jurisdictions across
Red Line robber who stole passengers’ shoes gets 5 years in prison
A man who helped rob two Red Line passengers of their shoes, cash, and other belongings during an early morning stickup last summer has been sentenced to five years in prison. George McCray, 19, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and received the five-year sentence from Judge Arthur Willis, according to court records
A New Chicago Bakery Channels France With an Edge
Walking into West Town’s Guillotine Bakery it’s hard to know where to look first. There’s the sparkly copper U-shaped counter near the front door. Above it hangs six industrial lights emitting a soft yellow glow. An old link chain is delicately draped on one of the earth-toned, color-washed walls. But come Wednesday, J
Man stabbed during fight on CTA Blue Line train in the Loop, Chicago police...
A man was stabbed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train downtown Chicago, police said.
Two people injured after vehicle crashes into utility pole on I-57 in Illinois
ILLINOIS — Two people were injured after a crash involving two vehicles brought down a utility pole on Interstate 57 on Chicago’s South Side early Wednesday morning, according to Illinois State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 5:55 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 103rd Street. State police said a r
