The 5 most endearingly weird restaurants in Illinois
Illinois is filled with serious dining destinations, but some of its most memorable restaurants refuse to behave seriously. Much like California’s wonderfully weird restaurants, these Illinois favorites turn eating out…
120 pumps and 73,000 sq feet: massive Buc-ee’s officially breaks ground near Chicago this...
Construction is set to begin this week on a massive new Buc-ee’s travel center near the Chicago area, marking a major milestone for one of the most anticipated commercial developments in Wisconsin. City officials have announced that initial work on the project will begin during the week of July...
Meet Ruthie: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has new support dog
CHICAGO — The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office swore in their new support dog Ruthie on Monday. Ruthie is a two-year-old golden retriever and becomes the office’s second support court dog. Ruthie will be based at 555 W. Harrison, the Domestic Violence Courthouse, to support victims...
Chicago crime: West Side drive-by among two shootings reported overnight
CHICAGO - Two men were wounded in separate shootings in Chicago from Monday evening into early Tuesday, including a drive-by shooting on the city's West Side, police said. A 36-year-old man was shot around 7:06 p.m. Monday in the 5500 block of West Monroe Street in the Austin neighborhood. Police...
Removal of Nat King Cole mural causes uproar on Chicago’s South Side
The landmark was partially taken down after the building's new owners started renovating the property.
Changes atop Chicago’s police, FBI, and Secret Service spark safety concerns
As the heads of the FBI, Douglas DePodesta, and the Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling, are leaving their post, there is now a new concern about how that could make the city less safe.
Mayoral speculation abound as Giannoulias drops new campaign ads
CHICAGO (WGN) — Another Monday in Chicago and another politician flirting with a run for mayor. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign released two new commercials on Monday, highlighting his focus on modernizing the office as he seeks reelection to his current post in November. The timing is impossibl
Illinois lawmaker files new Bears stadium bill with property tax protections
The measure comes as Illinois policymakers continue debating ways to keep the Bears from relocating future stadium plans outside the state.
Emergency workers find swimmer’s body in suburban Fox Lake
A person has died after they went missing while swimming in Chicago’s northern suburbs on Monday night. According to the Fox Lake Fire Protection District, a group of friends was out boating at Myers Bay on Pistakee Lake, which is located in the Chain O’ Lakes, when they decided to go swimming on Monday afternoon.
Paul Vallas discusses upcoming mayoral race
As the 2027 race for Mayor of Chicago heats up, a man who’s been around city government for the better part of four decades is chiming in on the race. Paul Vallas served as Budget Director under Mayor Richard M. Daley, he was also the CEO of Chicago Public Schools. Vallas also led school districts in Philadelphia and N
