Illinois man dies after Adams County ATV crash
TOWN OF RICHFIELD, Wis. (WMTV) - An Illinois man died over the weekend after an ATV crash in Adams County, Sheriff Brent York said on Monday. Adams County Dispatch reported getting a call just after 7:15 p.m. Saturday for an person who was unresponsive and not breathing after a crash near the 500 block of Cypress Avenu
Chicago restaurateurs Phil Stefani and Art Smith to open new restaurant for the Vatican
Two Chicago restaurateurs are opening a groundbreaking restaurant for the Catholic Church at the papal summer retreat near Rome.
Crowds prompt large police response at Chicago’s 57th Street Beach amid teen takeover plans
ABC7 cameras saw two officers escorting another officer and loading him into an ambulance.
Back Of The Yards Driver Survives Late-Night SUV Ambush
A 21-year-old man is recovering in good condition after a late-night drive-by shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, where his ordinary Saturday drive turned into a barrage of gunfire. Police said the man was behind the wheel of a black sedan when a dark-colored SUV pulled up alongside...
Police finally solve mysterious disappearance of Army vet, 39, who vanished 25 years ago
John Pisano Jr disappeared without a trace in 2001 at age 39. Decades later, police finally made a break through when a car was pulled from an Illinois pond with a body inside.
Chicago lawmakers mull targeting parents of teens involved in ‘takeovers’
Some Chicago City Council members are gearing up to take on parents of teens who get arrested during illegal takevovers past curfew. The proposal comes as the city reels from a takeover on the Near West Side that nearly turned deadly for a number of police officers Sunday morning. Police...
Chicago police cracking down on street vendors in Loop
One expert says there seems to be an uptick in enforcement, whereas usually vendors were mostly left alone.
Thousands of bees swarm Chicago front yard, turning neighbors’ panic into awe
CHICAGO - What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget. A massive swarm of bees estimated at 4,000 to 5,000 suddenly appeared in the front yard of a neighborhood home, drawing stunned residents out onto sidewalks and porches as the buzzing
Riot Fest 2026: Lineup drop incoming, ticket warning, and free VIP passes
Riot Fest began in 2005, cultivated from a chaotic weekend at Chicago’s Congress Theater. The building was struggling, and most of the festival equipment was held together by duct tape and grit, but Riot Mike’s mom made brownies for artist catering, and the community was strong enough to flourish. Despite the occasiona
10 Illinois Patios Where Dinner Feels Extra Special At Sunset
The best table in Illinois might come with no ceiling at all. As evening settles in, the sky turns orange, pink, and gold, and dinner suddenly feels like part of the show. This state hides plenty of open-air dining spots where the view can steal attention before the first bite even lands. Think city rooftops glowing ab
