Prosecutors drop charges in fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt
It is back to square one in the case of the 2023 arson that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt.
State Rep. Buckner believes Bears still want to make Illinois stadium work
Buckner doesn't think the Bears are anywhere near the finish line. Watch his interview with WGN's Josh Frydman to hear why.
Lombard Midnight Ride Turns Fatal At Finley And 22nd
A late-night ride in Lombard ended in tragedy early Sunday when a motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash at a busy suburban intersection. Police said the collision, which involved a motorcycle and another vehicle, was reported at about 1:04 a.m. in the area of Finley Road and 22nd Street, according to NBC Chicago.
Bicyclist hit, killed by train in north suburbs remembered as mother of 7, nonprofit...
A coworker is speaking out after a bicyclist was hit and killed by a freight train last week.
CPD: Man stabbed CTA rider in Loop
CHICAGO - Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stabbing a CTA rider earlier this month in the Loop. Police said the incident happened June 3 in the 500 block of South La Salle Street around 7:25 p.m. A 36-year-old man was riding a Blue...
Homemade ice cream chain to open first Illinois locations. Here’s where
Popular homemade ice cream chain Handel's is expanding to Illinois , opening several locations in the Chicago metro area as part of a multi-unit deal, according to Restaurant News. The Chicagoland move is part of a nationwide expansion, including 20 new franchise agreements in seven states in 2026. Here's what we know
Where to Eat Now: Suburban Chicago’s Hidden Dining Gems
Discover Suburban Chicago's top hidden dining spots, serving mouthwatering dishes in unexpected locations. A culinary adventure awaits! The post Where to Eat Now: Suburban Chicago’s Hidden Dining Gems appeared first on FoodnService.
Why Locals Are Absolutely OBSESSED With This Shared-Plate Italian Hotspot in Chicago, IL
Chicago food lovers did not just discover Quartino Ristorante. They kept returning until it became a comfort-food ritual in River North. Opened in 2005 by Gibsons Restaurant Group, it built a loyal following with Italian shared plates, house-made pasta, and an easygoing wine bar vibe that feels made for friends and fam
Augustinian community installs new Prior Provincial, bids farewell to departing pastor: Kathy Headley
This past week was quite eventful for our local Augustinian community. Earlier this year, the friars voted Rev. Thomas McCarthy to be their new Prior Provincial for the next four years. As you no doubt remember, locally, Father Tom is a graduate of St. Adrian Grammar School and St. Rita...
Late-Night Touhy Crash Claims Young Rider In Skokie
A late-night ride on Touhy Avenue ended in tragedy Friday when a 20-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision on the 5000 block of the busy Skokie corridor. Police say officers and paramedics were called just before 10 p.m. for a serious crash that left the rider critically injured and later pronounced dead at a loc
