Newborn twins and teen mother missing from Dolton
Authorities in south suburban Dolton are searching for two missing one-month-old twin boys and their 17-year-old mother, issuing an endangered missing person advisory as concerns grow for their safety.
‘Live in that limbo’: Lincolnwood families remain hopeful despite school’s uncertain future
Lincolnwood Elementary School parent Ande Breunig said her community is “tired of being angry.”. In January, the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education unanimously voted to close nearby Kingsley Elementary School and revisit Lincolnwood’s future in the fall. The school will remain open for the 2026-27 academic year, but the board’s October decision will hinge on the district’s financial sustainability and...
12 Chicago Suburb Bakeries That Are Absolutely Worth The Trip
Think the best baked goods in the Chicago area live only in the city? Illinois has a surprise waiting just beyond the skyline. The suburbs are packed with remarkable bakeries that have spent decades refining their craft, often without the same spotlight. Expect flaky croissants, towering cakes, pillowy breads, and impressive gluten-free treats, all made with serious attention to detail.
CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
Chicago Public Schools declare May 1 a ‘day of civil action’ for students
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) will consider May 1 a “day of civil action” for students despite classes still being in session. The CTU pushed a resolution last month to designate May 1, otherwise known as May Day or International Workers’ Day, as the day of “Civic Action and Defense of Public Education” and a day off for teachers...
Victim’s Quick Thinking with Found Phone Leads to Kidnapping Charges in Chicago’s Gold Coast
The Night That Turned Nightmarish (Image Credits: Flickr) Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood – A harrowing encounter unfolded in the early morning hours of March 14, 2025, when a 27-year-old man became the target of armed assailants after leaving The Hangge-Uppe bar. What began as a routine walk home escalated into a high-stakes ordeal involving forced ... Read more
Whole Foods planned for long-vacant space in building in Lakeview
Whole Foods will soon be moving into a vacant space in a relatively new commercial building in Chicago's Lakeview community, a local chamber of commerce group said.
After Viral Lifeline From TikToker Keith Lee, Amici Is Closing
BUENA PARK — After nearly four decades in the restaurant industry — and one last, unlikely run of viral success — Alfio Sciacca has decided it’s time to step away from the kitchen. The owner of Amici Chicago, the small Buena Park arancini shop that drew...
20-year-old woman found dead in Chicago River, police say
Police are investigating after a 20-year-old woman was found dead in the Chicago River on Sunday. Around 8 a.m., authorities responded to a call from a person who said they noticed something in the Chicago River on the 2200 block of South Grove Street on the border of Pilsen and South Loop.
Suspend CPD Officer for 89 Days for Using His Radio to Strike Man in...
A Chicago police officer who used his department-issued radio to strike a man in the head three times in July 2024 should be suspended for 89 days, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and the agency tasked with investigating police misconduct agreed, records show. Officer Michael Donnelly, who was a member...
