Tabares can’t do it, votes ‘no’ on $830 million loan
On Feb. 26, the Chicago City Council approved a $830 million general obligation bond by a 26-23 vote to fund infrastructure improvements. The measure includes a condition by Mayor Brandon Johnson prohibiting the use of funds reserved for Chicago Public Schools to pay pensions for non-teaching staff or to cover the...
Chicago restaurant owner says deportation fears impacting business
Laura Gutierrez-Ramos, owner of Nuevo Leon Restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, says her business has suffered as customers have chosen to stay inside their homes out of fear of increased immigration enforcement.
Couple’s Home Blown Up During Their Wedding by Guest Who Snuck Out and Then...
The suspect was a guest at the wedding who disappeared at some point during the ceremony only to be spotted down the street on surveillance cameras carrying what appeared to be flammable liquids into the house -- and not coming out again before the explosion.
Sub Chain With 290 Illinois Locations Giving Away $1M in Sandwiches
If you're hungry and want to save a few bucks tomorrow, you should be able to get some free food. 👇 Check Out The 50 Most Popular Chain Restaurants in America 👇. Toasted Tuesday is coming, and Jimmy John's wants you to eat for free. That's because the subgiant,...
Popular Iowa And Illinois Arcade Bar Closing Doors Permanently
After 10 years and 2 locations, an iconic pizza and arcade bar brand with locations in Illinois and Iowa, will be closing forever. Analog Arcade in Davenport and Moline will be closing this year.
Aspiring rapper who killed seven people in July 4 parade shooting in Illinois pleads...
The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens of others at a Fourth of July parade in 2022 pleaded guilty Monday, just moments before opening arguments in his trial. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, appeared in the Lake County circuit courtroom wearing a dark suit where he withdrew his not-guilty plea and...
At illegal street takeover, bystander tosses explosive into passing motorist’s car
CHICAGO — Widespread street takeovers plagued the city’s Far South Side over the weekend, clogging up traffic as crowds gathered to watch drivers spin donuts in major intersections. One scene turned violent when a takeover participant threw a large firework that exploded inside a man’s SUV and set...
Illinois law would force schools to change controversial mascots
Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a bill to require schools to change their mascots that are derogatory or representative of an individual or group based on disability, such as the "Midgets" mascot.
Chicago’s Weather Is About to Go Off the Rails – Thunderstorms, Temperature Swings, and...
If you thought March meant the arrival of spring in Chicago, think again! The Windy City is gearing up for a week of extreme weather swings, bringing everything from mild temperatures and rain to thunderstorms and even a potential blast of snow. In true Chicago fashion, the weather is refusing to stay consistent,...
CTA aims to run buses every 10 minutes on key routes under new plan
CTA buses on some routes will soon be set to run at least every 10 minutes during the day, as the agency rolls out a plan to create a network of more frequent buses. By the end of the year, 20 key routes are slated for the service boost, out of 127 bus lines. The change will go into effect on the first eight routes...
