Chicago police to end “scarecrow” police car tactic downtown
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Police Department is ending an initiative that posted officers working overtime in parked squad cars with their...
Evanston man faces federal charges after robbing 2 USPS postal carriers
CHICAGO — An Evanston man has been indicted for allegedly assaulting and robbing two postal carriers in Evanston in 2022. Everett Pullett,...
Off-duty Chicago police officer charged with DUI in deadly River North crash
CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer is facing charges after fatally hitting a pedestrian with her car in River North while off duty last...
Suburb considers allowing mall shoppers to booze it up
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Hawthorn Mall wants to add a business that would mix drinking and shopping, but a municipal attorney has some...
3 Chicago men operated fake ID mill for Venezuelan migrants, sheriff says
CHICAGO - Three Chicago men are accused of operating a fraudulent ID mill in Little Village that took advantage of the city's surging migrant...
Illinois concealed carry holder gets into shootout with suspect in attempted robbery
CHICAGO (WTVO) — A Illinois man with a conceal carry license was almost robbed and got into a shootout with a suspect in...
Illinois legislator wants to ban cops from enforcing traffic laws, including most speeding and...
CHICAGO - A state representative from Chicago has introduced legislation that would prohibit police officers across Illinois from stopping motorists for a host of...
7,000 workers owed $5 million in wages
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Labor is holding $5 million in back pay for more than 7,000 Illinois workers whose...
Navy Pier offering free Valentine’s Day ideas, including first-ever fireworks show
Navy Pier is set to celebrate lovebirds with the biggest Valentine's Day celebration to date. The two-week celebration will feature a first-ever...
Illinois Restaurant Serves The ‘Best Fried Chicken’ In The Entire State
Fried chicken is an American delicacy, and nothing cures a strong craving quite like a basket of these delicious golden nuggets. Sometimes it's...
