‘Nothing to Do With Illegal Immigration’: Gov. JB Pritzker Brags About Illinois Population Surge...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker addressed Illinois’ population growth during a speech at the City Club of Chicago, stating the increase has nothing to do with illegal immigration while highlighting the state’s welcoming policies. The video of his remarks has drawn significant online attention amid ongoing debates over Chicago’s...
New waste collection service, bins coming soon
Forest Park residents will get new 96-gallon garbage cans and 64-gallon recycling bins this month, after the village council approved a waste collection agreement with local company SBC Waste Solutions at its April 13 meeting. The five-year contract with SBC Waste Solutions will begin May 1, but the company’s first...
New videos shared by COPA show deadly shooting of officer Krystal Rivera
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has released bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner during a chase in June of last year, which was ruled an accident but Rivera's family is calling for an outside investigation.
4 shot, 3 fatally, near barbershop in West Garfield Park, Chicago police say
Four people were shot, three fatally, Friday afternoon on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.
Suburban motel being turned into transitional housing shelter
A new transitional housing shelter is coming to the southwest suburbs.
Elderly Illinois Couple Robbed By Phony Water Department Workers
Imagine trusting someone at your door, only to find out it’s a thief in disguise. Scams targeting seniors are on the rise, and it’s more concerning than ever.
Northwestern Medicine doctor warns new mammogram guidelines could impact survival rates
All women should discuss cancer screenings with their own doctor.
Chicago Red Line Assault Suspect Linked to Crime Through Shoplifting Arrest and Matching Outfit
The Rush-Hour Attack Unfolds (Image Credits: Unsplash) Chicago – A violent attempt to steal a passenger’s bag on a southbound CTA Red Line train early one February morning led to a swift arrest after police spotted the suspect in the same clothes during a nearby shoplifting bust. The incident unfolded during the morning rush hour, ... Read more The post Chicago Red Line Assault Suspect...
Powerful Squall Line Targeting Chicagoland, Rockford, and Aurora Tonight 7-9 PM With Widespread Damaging...
CHICAGOLAND, ILLINOIS — A 9:12 AM Friday update confirms another active severe weather day is underway across Illinois on April 17, 2026, before a much-needed break arrives this weekend. While Chicagoland will remain capped through the daytime hours with no pre-frontal storms expected, tonight between 7 and 9 PM a powerful squall line will plow into the region bringing widespread damaging winds...
Chicago parents are now responding to teen takeovers with parent takeovers
FOX 32 Chicago reporter Bret Buganski said some Hyde Park residents are no longer waiting around to see whether another teen takeover turns destructive. Instead, they are trying something different: a “parent takeover.”

















