Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding
Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.
Photos: Legend behind Uncle Remus chicken celebrated at age 100
Gus Rickette, the legend behind the Uncle Remus restaurants, turned 100 today and the West Side community threw him a party. He and his late wife, Mary Rickette, co-founded Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken in 1969 in the Austin neighborhood. Gus W. Rickette Sr., the co-founder of Uncle Remus Saucy...
Uncle Remus Founder Celebrates 100th Birthday With West Side Giveaway, Foundation Launch
AUSTIN — The legendary co-founder of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken celebrated his 100th birthday Tuesday with a motorcade, a food giveaway and the launch of a foundation that will support West Siders. A crowd of dozens gathered Tuesday morning in Austin to honor centenarian Gus Rickette Sr.’s legacy...
Clean up begins after at least 3 tornadoes, derecho hit south, southwest suburbs
Neighbors in the south and southwest suburbs are preparing for another chance of severe weather after at least three tornadoes moved through the area.
LIVE | Severe storms threaten Chicago with possible hail, tornadoes
A second round of dangerous storms is headed for the Chicago area, less than a day after three tornadoes hit the south suburbs. Possible hazards today include torrential rainfall, winds capable of downing trees, large hail and brief tornadoes. Live coverage contributors. LIVE COVERAGE. Follow along as Fox Chicago Meteo
‘Very scary:’ Violent storms damage homes, uproot trees in south suburbs
Residents described frightening moments on Tuesday after powerful storms ripped through Chicago's south suburbs, including Country Club Hills. The National Weather Service said two tornadoes tore through the region, including one that hit southern Cook County from near Orland Park toward Flossmoor and another from Mone
Northwestern and Rush tie for best hospital in Illinois
In the quiet corridors of Chicago hospitals where families gather in hope and uncertainty, the latest national assessments reveal a striking tie that reshapes perceptions of medical leadership in the Midwest. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center now share the distinction of leading all faci
Driver dies after crashing into parked school bus in Humboldt Park, Chicago police say
A man died after allegedly crashing into an unoccupied school bus in Humboldt Park, Chicago police said.
Suspend CPD Officer, Sergeant Repeatedly Accused of Making Improper Traffic Stops for a Combined...
A Chicago police officer and sergeant repeatedly accused of improperly stopping and searching Black men should be suspended for a combined 149 days for their actions during two traffic stops, Chicago Police Department leaders and the agency tasked with investigating police misconduct agreed, records show. The Civilian
Go batty for bats in Riverside
Riverside’s parks and recreation department wants to show you just how many kinds of wildlife move through the area with an upcoming program dedicated to an underrated member of the animal kingdom. A guided bat tour for all ages will take place near the Scout Cabin after dark later...
