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Ever had a meal so authentic it triggered an existential crisis about whether you’ve secretly teleported to another country?. That’s the daily special at 5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria in Chicago’s vibrant Pilsen neighborhood. Let me tell you something about Mexican food in Chicago – it’s a...

Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. Former CEO of a suburban Chicago-based subprime auto lender, James Collins, has been handed a four-year prison term for his part in orchestrating fraud schemes that cost his victims around $67 million. As the head honcho at Honor Finance...

Chicago police are investigating after a man was found dead after a house fire Friday night in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The fire is being investigated as a possible arson. It happened just before 9 p.m. in the 2300 block of South Kirkland Avenue. Firefighters were able to get the flames under control. Once...

A stroke of fortune landed at the feet of Chicago resident Ashur Al Rahib, who became a millionaire after picking a random $10 scratch-off lottery ticket. The ticket was bought from a Mobil gas station in the West Ridge neighborhood at 2500 West Peterson Avenue, as reported by WGN-TV. Al Rahib, overwhelmed by his...

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to talk about the factors ailing the economy from federal layoffs to ongoing DOGE contract and grant cuts. Savage warns that consumers better prepare for a recession.

A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in the shooting of a 62-year-old woman that took place last year in Chicago. Kenneth Dixon, of the 6100 block of S. Cottage Grove, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, by the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Task Force. According to a press...

Franco Hauling LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned construction hauling company based in Bensenville, Illinois, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Illinois. According to the 42-page bankruptcy court filing obtained by FreightWaves, the business, owned by July Franco, has up...

CHICAGO — An early-morning drive-by shooting on the Far South Side left one person dead. According to Chicago police, the shooting unfolded around 1 a.m. in the 200 block of West 105th Place in Roseland. Officers said the victim, a 33-year-old man, was outside in the area when a white vehicle approached and someone...

CHICAGO - Four people were shot, two fatally, across Chicago between late Friday night and early Saturday morning, according to police. The victims ranged in age from 18 to 38. Multiple shootings. Near South Side shooting:. Just before midnight, police responded to the 100 block of East 21st Street where...

Who doesn't love a nice little sweet treat? Chicago is no stranger to incredible chocolates, with lists describing the best not only in the city but also in the state. This is one spot hidden away off the beaten path that, according to 'OIYS,' is a MUST-try. This is a...