Illinois Fast-Food Sandwiches From The ’80s That Deserve A Comeback
Fast food in the 1980s was a wild ride, especially in Illinois where chains competed fiercely for hungry customers with creative, sometimes bizarre, menu items. From taco-burger hybrids to customizable sandwich bars, the decade brought bold experiments that left lasting memories for anyone who grew up eating at...
Mother of 5 found shot, killed in South Side alley over weekend
The victim was found unresponsive in the alley at 64th and Drexel Sunday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Extreme cold moves into Chicago area
Extreme cold has moved into the Chicago area, and while an official advisory has expired, wind chills are still making it feel like temperature are well below zero degrees.
Traveler Caught With Bizarre Cargo At O’Hare Airport
You won’t believe what security found in one traveler’s bag at O'Hare. Let’s just say, it’s a real lesson in travel awareness.
Cook County opens warming centers as arctic chill hits Chicago
As a deep freeze grips Chicago and surrounding suburbs this weekend, Cook County officials are opening warming centers to help residents stay safe amid extreme cold. Wind chills are expected to make it feel as cold as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. The county’s warming...
Chicago jewelry store robbed at gunpoint, police say
CHICAGO - A group of six people robbed a jewelry store at gunpoint Sunday night on the city’s far North Side, according to Chicago police. The robbery happened at around 7:23 p.m. in the 2600 block of West Devon Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood. Police said six people...
Cook County man arrested after alleged gun, cocaine sales to undercover officers
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A Rosemont man was arrested after allegedly selling guns and drugs to undercover officers during a months-long investigation in the Chicago area. The investigation began in late 2025 after authorities suspected 26-year-old Andres Cardenas Guerrero was involved in selling firearms and cocaine in...
Bellwood woman identified as victim of deadly Eisenhower Expressway crash, officials say
A woman from the west suburbs has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash on the Eisenhower Expressway.
Drivers Say This City’s Tow Trucks Are Running Like Predators
Across the country, drivers describe a version of the same nightmare: a minor mistake or […]
Clean Slate Act becomes law in Illinois June 1
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation to automate the state’s record-sealing process for individuals with certain criminal convictions. The governor signed the Clean Slate Act in Chicago on Friday and said the new law would help 2 million people in Illinois get a fresh start, with increased access to employment,...
