Chicago IL

Although this beloved fried fish chain has roots in Chicago, you can also find it in a few other cities in the United States. Here's why people love it so much.

JANESVILLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A 35-year-old man finds out how long he faces behind bars for abusing and threatening his girlfriend in 2024. Charles Gregory, of Beloit, was sentenced to seven years in prison with five years of extended supervision upon release. A Rock County jury convicted Gregory on four...

If you’ve spent any amount of time around Chicago, you’ve almost certainly heard of Gene & Jude’s — the iconic hot dog stand that’s been slinging what many folks call the best hot dog in America since 1946.

A 15-year-old boy was shot in the parking lot of a McDonald's in Chicago on Saturday, prompting a large police response in the area. The shooting took place around 6 p.m. after a verbal fight between the 15-year-old and another person escalated and the other person pulled out a gun and fired it at the McDonald's parkin

John Rahimi, Raymond Grieshaber, and Conrad Espino were ordained on Saturday morning during a ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral on the city's Near North Side.

A pair of women accused of stealing about $4,000 worth of merchandise from a West Loop Lululemon store were tracked down by investigators using location devices hidden among the clothing, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Surveillance cameras were rolling on June 12 when two women entered the...

A great cheesesteak in Chicago sounds simple, until the bread gives the whole thing away. In Illinois, one Lincoln Square spot has earned loyal attention for doing the Philly-style sandwich with uncommon care, starting with Amoroso rolls tied to the tradition that made the original famous. Inside, exposed brick, quirky

M Henry in Chicago’s Andersonville/Edgewater neighborhood has quietly become one of those brunch spots locals whisper about and then can’t stop recommending. You wander in for just coffee and eggs and end up lingering over towering French toast, fresh-baked pastries, and fair-trade coffee while sunlight spills across c

The Shoe Shine King, a West Side institution for over 60 years, has become a Chicago landmark due to its strong community ties and the legacy of its founder, James Cole.

A 28-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a domestic-battery call in Country Club Hills ended with a 27-year-old woman fatally stabbed, according to police. Officers responding on June 17 found Candice Redman of Calumet City bleeding from the neck inside a home. She was rushed to a nearby hospital,