Brandon Johnson suggests he will fire employees in Chicago mayor’s office: ‘Stay tuned’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson suggested to attendees at a church appearance that he will be firing several city employees within his administration. The musing reportedly stunned those in attendance at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church on Monday night. The Democratic mayor said he wants to correct the mistake he...
9 No-Frills Steakhouses In Illinois That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Who knew that behind unassuming doors and weathered signs, Illinois was hiding a treasure trove of mouthwatering steaks?. Grab your appetite and let’s embark on a meaty adventure across the Prairie State!. 1. The Longbranch Restaurant (L’Erable) Nestled in the tiny village of L’Erable, The Longbranch Restaurant is...
New Illinois law allows doctors to strengthen chronic pain treatments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois doctors have more discretion for giving their patients with chronic pain opioids, thanks to a new law. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday loosening regulations for doctors prescribing opioids for chronic pain. The law is based on new guidelines issued by the...
Argument leads to double homicide on Chicago’s Far South Side
CHICAGO - Two men were shot in the head and killed Tuesday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side. The shootings happened around 7:42 a.m. inside a home in the 200 block of East 121st Place, according to police. A 35-year-old man got into an argument...
Restoration Hardware to open huge outlet store in suburban Chicago shopping center
It's official: A popular furniture outlet store is coming to a busy north suburban shopping center. Restoration Hardware Outlet, also known as RH Outlet, will open its doors to the public this week at the Willow Festival shopping center in Northbrook, a spokesperson for the shopping center confirmed to NBC Chicago....
Winter storm watch upgraded to winter weather advisory in Chicago area
A winter storm watch issued for the Chicago area ahead of an upcoming snow system has now been upgraded to a winter weather advisory. The alert from the National Weather Service, which takes effect Wednesday morning, warns of the potential for anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow across the region.
SUV Ripped in Half Violent Crash in Chicago, Driver Pronounced Dead at Scene
Chicago, Illi. (DDN) – A fiery crash rocked Chicago as the car involved in the crash was ripped in several pieces after the accident. A man died on Sunday night in the West Pullman area on the South Side of the city after he crashed his car and was thrown from the vehicle.
One Of Chicago’s Oldest Fisheries Is A Legendary Smokehouse Blending Fresh Seafood And Historic...
In a country dominated by fast food, finding a quick high-quality to-go meal is rare. Enter Calumet Fisheries in Chicago, Illinois. Dating back to 1928, there's a reason why this seafood establishment, located in the Windy City's South Deering neighborhood has survived for decades. In fact, the eatery, a historically...
More former youth inmates are suing the state, Cook County
Attorney with Levy Konigsberg, Jerome Block says he’s now filed lawsuits on behalf of 800 men and women who were sexually abused by staff members at state and Cook County youth centers as far back as the 1990s.
Chicago man arrested after 7-day-old boy dies, woman fatally shot: police
CHICAGO - A Chicago man was arrested this week in connection to the deaths of a woman and a 7-day-old boy last month in Portage Park. Robert Pasco III, 42, faces one felony count of involuntary manslaughter of a family member, one felony count of causing the death of a child and three misdemeanor counts of causing a...
