Nearly fatal CTA attack case ends with no prison time for assailant
A man accused of nearly beating another passenger to death aboard a CTA Pink Line train will not spend any time in prison after receiving a two-year sentence on Monday, court records show. Jesus Ramirez, 45, received credit for more than a year he spent on electronic monitoring while his...
The Massive Flea Market In Illinois Where $25 Fills Your Whole Cart With Treasures
In the northwest corner of Chicago sits a bargain hunter’s paradise so vast and varied that locals have been known to whisper its name with a mixture of reverence and protective secrecy. Buyer’s Flea Market stands as a monument to the art of the deal, a place where Andrew...
At 9°F in Chicago, a Tesla Model X Owner Escapes a 1% Battery Nightmare...
There are few things more stressful for an EV owner than waking up to a nearly empty battery in subzero temperatures, and one Tesla Model X driver in Chicago lived that reality firsthand. After parking overnight on the street in 9-degree weather with roughly 30 miles of range remaining, he...
Man killed, woman critically injured in Far South Side shooting
A shooting on Chicago’s Far South Side left one man dead and a woman fighting for her life Monday evening.
Concealed carry holder shoots attempted robber on Chicago’s NW Side
CHICAGO - A concealed carry holder shot one of two robbery suspects early Tuesday while being confronted at gunpoint on Chicago's Northwest Side. Neurologists Explain: 3 Common Foods Now Tied To Dementia ConcernsMemory Loss |. What we know:. The incident happened around 2:40 a.m. near the intersection of Montana...
Illinois Restaurant Named Home of One of America’s Best Lasagnas
A Chicago restaurant was named home to one of America’s top 20 lasagnas, earning national praise for its classic Bolognese dish.
Man found guilty of murdering Chicago judge in 2017
A jury found a man guilty of murdering a Cook County judge, following a seven-day trial during which prosecutors said the assailants watched the judge and his girlfriend for days before shooting and killing him in a robbery attempt. Raymond Myles, 66, a longtime jurist at the county’s main courthouse...
These Illinois Restaurants Fill Up Fast According To Locals
Illinois knows how to eat well, and locals have their favorite spots on speed dial for good reason. From bustling Chicago bistros to cozy Springfield hideaways, these restaurants pack their dining rooms faster than you can say “table for two.”. If you’re planning to visit any of these culinary...
These treasures are for sale in the Illinois unclaimed property auction
Chicago history is once again on the auction block as the Illinois State Treasurer's Office has started its annual auction of unclaimed items.
Chicago TV sports shakeup: Lou Canellis jumps from Fox 32 to NBC 5
One of Chicago's preeminent sports anchors is switching teams. The latest: Lou Canellis is leaving Fox 32 after 16 years to be the face of the newly revamped NBC 5 sports department. What they're saying: "As a Chicago kid who grew up in Oak Lawn, I told my dad my...

















