24-year-old Woman Died After Her Ex-boyfriend She Agreed To Visit For One Final Time...
In a terrible case that has shocked Illinois residents, a 27-year-old man identified as E. Metzger has pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend, A. Maki. The confession, delivered in court, marks the end of a melancholy chapter for both the victim’s family and local residents. Metzger now...
Illinois House bill bans move-in fees, but landlords fear higher rents
The Illinois House passed a bill that would ban landlords from charging "move-in" fees, but property owners worry the bill would create new problems, including higher rent costs.
Cook County prosecutor blasts electronic monitoring, doubts program’s overall safety
(The Center Square) – Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts co-executive director Naomi Johnson said she is concerned with Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke instructing prosecutors to object in all cases where electronic monitoring is proposed for pre-trial release of a criminal defendant despite...
Chicago postal worker robbery: $150K reward offered for information
CHICAGO - The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrests of three people wanted in the 2023 robbery of a postal worker. The backstory:. The robbery took place just after 1 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2023 near 748 S....
Cook County Circuit Clerk waives late fees for some traffic tickets this week only
CHICAGO - For this week only, the Cook County Circuit Clerk is waiving collection fees for some overdue traffic tickets. "Amnesty Week," as Circuit Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos’ office called it, is aimed at encouraging those with overdue tickets to pay those tickets while saving money. What we know:. The...
As Real ID deadline nears, long lines and confusion at DMV centers
Mark Jones visited the Real ID Supercenter in downtown Chicago early Saturday only to find it closed, leaving him frustrated, out nearly $50 for parking and without the updated identification he’d been trying to secure for weeks. “I got up at a quarter to 6 a.m. and came all...
New DMV+ opens in Chicago suburb Monday offering services never before available
A new kind of DMV will open in a Chicago suburb Monday, offering services that have never been available at DMVs in Illinois before. The facility is considered a DMV+ and it will open to the public at 2 p.m. Monday in Aurora. The new "state-of-the-art" facility will feature "specialized"...
Multiple soups recalled due to wood being found inside
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A nationwide health alert has been issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for various soups and bowl products. According to the FSIS, a total of 13 products have been recalled because the cilantro ingredient may have been contaminated with wood. The products recalled...
Chicago’s Biggest Foods, From 7-Pound Burritos To ‘Texas-Sized’ Doughnuts
CHICAGO — With our broad shoulders and big mouths, Chicagoans are known to take down a meal with ease. Whether it’s an Italian beef sandwich sopping in au jus or an artery-clogging Maxwell Street Polish, we eat passionately and don’t apologize for it. But for those who...
CopaCubana Cafe Stays Boarded Up Amid Court Battle Between Its Owner And His Landlord
PORTAGE PARK — CopaCubana Cafe, a Portage Park Cuban restaurant that’s been closed for more than seven months, won’t be reopening anytime soon as the business is embroiled in an eviction lawsuit. In September, the property’s landlord filed an eviction lawsuit against the cafe, claiming the business...
