Masked burglars steal ATMs from taverns in Lincoln Park, Portage Park
An ATM burglary crew is actively targeting businesses across Chicago’s North and Northwest sides, striking at least three locations since Christmas morning, according to police reports. The most recent burglaries occurred early Monday at taverns in Lincoln Park and Portage Park, following a similar ATM theft reported...
Stolen Wawa coffee worth $100K seized in Cook County | ChicagoLIVE
Investigators say 24,000 pounds of stolen Wawa coffee were recovered from a warehouse in suburban Cook County after a tip led authorities to the location. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
Stolen shipment of protein powder worth more than $500K recovered from Bridgeview warehouse
The unit recovered more than 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder from the Bridgeview warehouse last Tuesday.
CPS Board approves property tax hike to close budget gap
Chicago's part-elected, part-appointed school board voted to raise property taxes.
Man shot in the West Loop on Sunday night
A 25-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the West Loop late Sunday night, according to Chicago police. At about 10:38 p.m., officers responding to a report of a person shot in the 200 block of North Peoria Street found the victim lying on the ground with a gunshot wound below his right knee. He ran to a...
Concerns Mount as Chicago Siblings Amiya and Aiyanna Clark Go Missing, Public’s Help Sought
The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for Amiya Clark, a 17-year-old female, last seen in the vicinity of 9200 S Dauphin Avenue. As further detailed by the Chicago Police Department in their official release, Amiya is suspected to be traveling to Naperville, IL, with her sister Aiyanna...
Illinois grid strained by AI: 13% bill spike and other states next
Artificial intelligence is colliding with an aging power grid, and Illinois is where that collision is suddenly showing up on monthly statements. Households are staring at double digit percentage hikes in electric bills as utilities scramble to feed a wave of new data centers built to train and run AI systems. What...
New Illinois law aims to crack down on rogue tow truck operators
A new law will begin targeting rogue tow truck companies in Illinois, starting Jan. 1, 2026, seeking to stop tow companies from rebranding under a new name if they're proven to have predatory practices.
Teens charged after unprovoked Chicago bus attack leaves 62-year-old man in coma, and it’s...
A 62-year-old Chicago man is alive today, but his family is describing a recovery that comes with fear, confusion, and a long road back.
JPMorgan Chase to open new two-story banking center on Michigan Avenue
JPMorgan Chase will combine two existing downtown branches into one large location on Michigan Avenue next year, as reported by the Chicago Business Journal. The bank signed a lease for 11,800 square feet at 830 North Michigan Avenue, where clothing store Uniqlo used to operate before closing in 2021, according to...
