3 CTA bus passengers injured in West Town hit-and-run, Chicago police say
Three people on a CTA bus were injured in a hit-and-run crash in West Town Friday morning, Chicago police said.
Boil order issued for parts of Cicero following water main break
A boil order for drinking and cooking water has been issued for parts of Cicero.
4 shot, 1 fatally, in Washington Park, Chicago police say
An apparent drive-by shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood left one person dead and three others wounded Thursday night, Chicago police said.
Chicago crime wrap: 2 killed, several others wounded in overnight shootings
CHICAGO - Two men were killed and several others were injured in a series of shootings and a stabbing across Chicago Thursday night into early Friday. One suspect was taken into custody in a domestic-related shooting, while detectives continue investigating the remaining cases. 1 dead, 3 injured in Washington Park...
Rare state-endangered bird spotted in downtown Chicago goes viral
CHICAGO - A state-endangered bird made a rare appearance in downtown Chicago. It quickly became a viral video star as people tried to identify it. The unusual bird landed on a River North office windowsill. A business meeting was scheduled to take place in the room. It turned into a...
North Lawndale Apartment Fight Erupts In Gunfire, Woman Nabbed
A 27-year-old woman was taken into custody Thursday night after police say she shot a 29-year-old man during an argument inside a North Lawndale residence, turning a neighborhood dispute into a serious crime scene. Officers were called to a home in the 3600 block of West Douglas Boulevard around 9:35...
Person pulled from Lake Michigan, hospitalized in critical condition
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15 Chicago Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know in July
NORTH RIVERSIDE — West Loop favorite Good Ambler has opened its second location on the west side of the Chicago River. The expansion brings the cafe’s lineup of chocolates, artisanal bonbons, chocolate bars, and other confections to the area alongside its usual offerings of coffee, loose-leaf tea, salads, and sandwiche
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Playpen
Justin Kramarczyk, 39, was recovered from the lake and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:39 p.m., police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
Olive Garden reintroduces its Never-Ending Pasta Pass after years of fan emand: Everything we...
Olive Garden restaurant in Chicago, Illinois - Source: Getty Olive Garden brought back its beloved pasta promotion after six years. Pasta lovers can soon carbo-load at the popular Italian chain with their Never-Ending Pasta Pass. Oliver Garden started handing out the famed passes on July 16 at 2:00 pm ET. Anyone intere
