The Tylenol Killer Terrorized America with Poisoned Pills in 1982. He Was ‘Seeking Impact,’...
The new Unsolved Mysteries documentary ‘Unmasking the Tylenol Killer,’ on the Roku Channel, follows a detective’s quest to uncover the truth
Belmont Cragin Man, 31, Charged After Allegedly Beating, Robbing 82-Year-Old
A 31-year-old Chicago man is facing robbery and aggravated felony charges after police say he beat and robbed an 82-year-old man in Belmont Cragin last October, leaving the elderly victim with a head wound that sent him to the hospital. Keiber Sandoval Mendoza was arrested Tuesday in Bridgeport and was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
Illinoisans: Unclaimed $250,000 Lucky Day Lotto Prize Is About to Expire
Illinois Lottery is searching for a Chicago Lucky Day Lotto winner with a $250,000 prize set to expire in November.
Prada heist parolee gets 8 years in federal prison for armed robbery of electrical...
A Chicago man who helped rob an electrical work crew at gunpoint of $25,000 in equipment — while on parole for participating in a $46,000 Prada store heist — was sentenced to eight years in federal prison. Kahdaffie Green pleaded guilty to interfering with commerce by threat or...
Jeep Smashes Into Little Italy Bar, Thieves Make Off With ATM Before Dawn
A Jeep Grand Cherokee plowed into 10 Doors, a bar in Chicago's Little Italy, early Thursday, and by the time the dust settled the burglars had made off with the business's ATM. The crash happened at about 4:20 a.m. at the bar near 1251 W. Taylor St. off Throop Street, leaving no injuries but a wrecked storefront and a missing cash machine.
Chicagoland’s largest jack-o’-lantern festival—5,000 carved pumpkins, festive food, mini golf, and more
Looking for a fun Halloween getaway this spooky season? How about a trip to the largest jack-o’-lantern festival in Chicagoland? Jack-O’-Lantern World in Lake Zurich is back now through November 1, with thousands of carved pumpkins and tons of family fun. Here’s a sneak peek and where to get tickets. Behind the scenes at Jack-O’-Lantern World Jack-O’-Lantern World in Lake Zurich is your one-stop spot for all things Halloween fun this October near Chicago. The pop-up festival features more than 5
Man charged in 5 south suburban video gambling burglaries
A man has been charged in five video gambling burglaries in the south suburbs as investigators try to determine if he's also connected to over a dozen more.
CTA janitor killed in stabbing at Damen Green Line station
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Wigs fly during South Loop salon brawl; owner says it’s another temporary setback
Surveillance video shows a physical confrontation inside Verge Extensions in the South Loop following a dispute over about $1,400 worth of hair products and promised social media promotion. Owner Terrell Henry and the others involved gave differing accounts of what sparked the confrontation; Henry says the incident caused property damage...
Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says
Alyssa Smith vanished after a Chicago trip with her boyfriend, who returned home without her, her mom said. Possible sightings near Grant Park are under review.
