Freight train derailment impacting crossings in Harvey, Dixmoor, Illinois
Crews are working to clear a CSX freight train derailment in suburban Harvey, Illinois, early Friday morning.
Local Illinois Police Catch A Suspect After A Series Of Mistakes
A Kohl's robbery turned into a comedy of errors, showcasing how poor choices can unravel even the simplest plans.
Woman punched in the head in random attack in the Loop
A woman was punched in the head by a man in the Loop in broad daylight earlier this week, a disturbing return of a trend of similar incidents that rocked the city last year.
17-year-old arrested after shooting up Rogers Park liquor store
A 17-year-old boy is in custody for allegedly firing shots inside and outside a North Side liquor store Thursday evening, and then trying to evade capture by repeatedly changing clothes behind a nearby building. Chicago police responded to reports of shots fired at 6:36 p.m. Thursday at Red Violin Wine...
Man who saved baby blown into Lake Michigan didn’t know how to swim
The man who heroically jumped into Lake Michigan to save an 8-month-old baby in a stroller who had been blown into Chicago's Belmont Harbor doesn't know how to swim.
Man sentenced to 24 years for shooting at indoor amusement park in Villa Park
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for a shooting inside an amusement park in west suburban Villa Park in 2021.
Cookie Giant Axes South Beloit Plant, Hundreds Left Out In The Cold
TreeHouse Foods is swinging the axe in South Beloit, cutting hundreds of jobs and shutting down its long‑running cookie plant as the company remakes itself under new owners. The Oak Brook private‑label manufacturer says the move will wipe out the remaining production roles at the facility, the latest and harshest...
New protocol in place to prosecute ICE agents who break the law in Cook...
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office announced a new charging protocol is in place to prosecute ICE agents that break the law.
12 Chicago Shops Serving Italian Beef So Authentic You’ll Need Extra Napkins
Chicago doesn’t do sandwiches quietly. Here, the Italian beef isn’t just food — it’s a juicy, dripping, flavor-packed ritual. Thin slices of tender roast beef soaked in savory jus, piled high on fresh bread, and crowned with fiery giardiniera or sweet peppers. One bite, and napkins vanish faster than your willpower.
The real reason Illinois gas costs more than in nearby states
Ever crossed from Missouri into Illinois and watched gas jump almost overnight? That sticker shock is at the heart of one “unlucky” state’s gas prices, which aren’t a mystery once you follow the taxes. The difference isn’t your imagination. As of February 19, 2026, AAA...
