Seven Illinois counties vote in favor of secession, splitting from Cook County
ILLINOIS (WTVO) — The citizens of seven additional Illinois counties have voted to consider splitting from Chicago and Cook County and forming a...
Beloved Illinois Eatery Crowned ‘Oldest Restaurant’ In The Entire State
Illinois is full of historic restaurants that invite patrons into a dining experience that began well before they were born. These establishments...
‘Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk’: Val Warner, Cheryl Burton explore Chatham
Chatham is one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods. The community, located on the city's Southeast Side, has been home to one of...
Man dead after being found shot in car following crash outside West Side school
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man has died after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a car that crashed outside a...
Chicago’s mayor proposes massive tax increase on spirits
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans are well aware that enjoying a cocktail in Chicago is usually a pricey venture, but if the mayor...
3 charged in string of burglaries, thefts on NW Side
CHICAGO - Three men were charged in connection with burglaries and thefts dating back to August across Chicago's Northwest Side. Police said Samir Marogail,...
12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Illinois
Illinois, where skyscrapers meet cornfields, deep-dish pizza meets hot dogs, and every winter feels longer than the last. If you're considering a move to...
Chicago woman robbed two people on CTA Red and Orange Line trains: police
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman was arrested this week after allegedly robbing two people on CTA trains. Celeste Pope, 18, has been charged with...
Southwest flight to Chicago makes emergency landing in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Passengers flying from Alabama to Illinois were forced to take a brief detour to Nashville after their plane required maintenance...
2 people killed in house fire in suburban Cicero believed to be a mother...
Around 5 a.m., the fire broke out at a home in the 5000 block of West 29th Street and spread to a second house....