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CHICAGO - A Chicago man is facing murder charges for a drive-by shooting last August that killed two teenage boys in the Back of the Yards, authorities said. Adrian Sanchez, 25, is charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting on Aug. 3,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. East Chicago, IN – A tense standoff ended peacefully early Saturday after police rescued a 1-year-old from a dangerous situation. Officers responded to a 12:45 a.m. call...

CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Isaiah. Isaiah is a playful 2-year-old male dog who loves cuddles and belly rubs. Isaiah would thrive as a solo dog and does not mind spending his nights in his crate. Think Isaiah is the perfect fit for you? Head to PAWS Chicago’s...

Community concern is rising as authorities continue to search for Kamorri Austin-Matthews-Robinson, a 14-year-old African-American boy reported missing from the vicinity of 130th and Drexel in Chicago. In an effort to spread awareness and solicit public assistance, the Chicago...

Tarik Shahzad’s newfound passion led him to an extraordinary achievement. Just two years after picking up birdwatching as a hobby, he set a Cook County record by spotting 294 species in a single year. Shahzad’s passion for birdwatching began in 2022 when he joined a field trip...

Four suspects robbed two women on the Pedway between the Red and Blue Line trains in the Loop at 10:15 p.m. on Friday, according to Chicago police. One suspect grabbed a woman’s purse, punched her, and threw her into a wall when she tried to retrieve it, before the suspects...

While it's still over a month until the start of daylight saving time, those yearning for longer days will at least see a major milestone in the Chicago area this week. For the first time since clocks "fell back" at the start of November, sunsets in the Chicago area will be...

The world-famous viral pizza place from New York City has finally come to Chicago, and I was lucky enough to try all of their pizza slices at a friends-and-family event before they open to the public on Thursday, January 16th. The name of this famous pizzeria is:

(The Center Square) – Legislators from both sides of the aisle are urging the Illinois General Assembly to work together to give voters the ability to hold elected government officials accountable. State Rep. La Shawn, D-Chicago, is continuing in his crusade to create a process...

Steven D. Merkel Jr., who has been accused of shooting and killing his 9-year-old stepson allegedly showed the boy his gun collection in an effort to look cool. A criminal complaint states that Merkel, 52, has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection to...