The 5 cheapest gas stations in Chicago, today
Finding affordable gas in the "Windy City" is a bit like finding a seat on the 'L' during rush hour-possible, but you have to know where to look. While the West Coast continues to grapple with supply chain ripple effects and high state taxes, and Texas enjoys almost the opposite, Chicago's pricing often sits...
Chicago teen charged with possessing machine gun
A Chicago teen is being held in DuPage County Jail for allegedly having a loaded gun altered to fire in fully automatic mode. Dauveyae White, 18, a resident of the 4300 block of West Haddon Avenue, remains in custody after DuPage Circuit Court Judge Robert Walsh granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release.
Chicago to gain 99 new homes through Missing Middle infill housing initiative
Thirty-five multi-unit buildings totaling 99 new housing units are planned for McKinley Park and East and West Garfield Park as part of the next phase of the City of Chicago’s Missing Middle infill housing program, Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner Ciere Boatright announced Wednesday. Valued...
Suburban tax preparer charged over fraudulent returns
A 26-year-old woman faces several counts concerning tax fraud.
$1M lotto ticket bought in Forest Park
On Feb. 4, the Illinois Lottery Powerball numbers that were drawn matched those of a winning, $1 million ticket sold right here in Forest Park. Refiners Citgo, 7323 Randolph St., sold the winning ticket—the first Powerball prize of at least $1 million in Illinois this year. “I couldn’t believe...
Northern Illinois Residents Report Strange ‘Burning Smell’ in Area
The influx of 911 calls regarding a burning odor has left fire officials baffled.
Melrose Park man sentenced in Elmhurst road-rage shooting
A Melrose Park man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a road-rage shooting in Elmhurst. Angelo Navarro, 31, was sentenced today for opening fire on another motorist following a traffic altercation in Fall 2017. Navarro was sentenced after being found guilty in a three-day bench trial in...
The Iconic Sandwich Shop In Illinois Where You Can Still Eat For Under $11
Tucked away on a bustling street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood sits a humble brick building that houses one of the city’s most beloved culinary institutions. Mr. Beef isn’t trying to win any beauty contests with its no-frills interior, but what it lacks in aesthetic charm, it more than makes up for with...
Crash leaves driver dead on I-57 off-ramp in Chicago’s south suburbs
A driver was ejected and killed in a crash on an off-ramp on Interstate 57 in Chicago's south suburbs overnight Sunday into Monday.
Vehicle slams into disabled semi on I-80/94, driver flown to Chicago hospital
GARY, Ind. - A crash between an SUV and a semi-truck shut down part of I-80/94 near Gary Tuesday morning, leaving one driver with life-threatening injuries. Indiana State Police troopers were called at around 7:40 a.m. to westbound I-80/94 near Burr Street for a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck.
