Forest Park Emporium moves to new location
After 25 years in the middle of Madison Street, Forest Park Emporium antique store closed its doors for a few days at the end of April and, this month, started selling antiques two blocks east at 7215 Madison St. “I didn’t want to leave the market. I love Madison,” Marlene...
Superhero-themed tempura restaurant takes flight in a northwest suburb of Chicago
There is much joy in experiencing the crackle of a freshly fried shrimp tempura at a Japanese restaurant. But be honest: How often does this actually happen?. The window for optimal shrimp tempura enjoyment is measured in single-digit minutes. The longer it sits, the more its crispiness disappears and settles into sogg
Brew Bucket Coffee has Oak Lawn buzzing over bucket drinks
Coffee lovers in Oak Lawn now have a new spot to fuel their caffeine cravings, and it comes served in a bucket. Brew Bucket Coffee officially opened Friday, May 8, bringing specialty coffee drinks, colorful refreshers and homemade pastries to the heart of downtown Oak Lawn. Behind the counter are...
7 businesses broken into at strip mall in unincorporated Des Plaines, sheriff says
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of overnight break-ins at a strip mall in the north suburbs.
Person shot, injured near CTA Red Line station in Rogers Park, Chicago fire officials...
A person was shot and injured Thursday near a CTA Red Line station on the city's North Side, Chicago fire officials said.
2 men shot, 1 fatally, on North Side: Chicago police
Two men were shot, one fatally, Thursday morning on the city's North Side, Chicago police said.
CTU says ‘mega-projects’ bill meant to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois a bad deal...
The Chicago Teachers Union is pushing back on a bill in Springfield designed to keep the Bears in Illinois.
CPD officer shot, critically injured at Swedish Hospital moving to rehab facility, family says
The officer that was shot and critically wounded in a shooting that killed his partner last month is being moved to a rehabilitation facility Thursday, his family said.
Rare American eel caught in Chicago River surprises local fishermen
CHICAGO - A rare catch in the Chicago River is drawing attention after an American eel was reeled in downtown. Ben Gorashchenko, 25, of River North, made the exciting discovery while fishing last week. Rare eel caught in Chicago River. The backstory:. Gorashchenko and his friend, Joshua Lee, 24, were...
Teen arrested after bringing gun to Chicago school, officials say
CHICAGO - A boy was taken into custody after a firearm was recovered at a South Side high school Thursday morning. The incident happened around 8:40 a.m. at Perspectives Leadership Campus on South Lafayette Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood. According to school officials, security staff "immediately confiscated" a gun
