Gun goes off as 6 people rob, attempt to carjack man in Loop
Chicago police said one person is in custody after an early morning armed robbery and attempted carjacking involving six suspects.
Property transfers for June 2026
The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from June 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.
Cook County Ditched Its Police Do-Not-Call List, and Defense Lawyers Are Alarmed
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke has eliminated the public do-not-call list and a related disclosure list that once flagged as many as 200 current and former Chicago police officers with documented credibility problems, replacing them with an internal system that leans heavily on officers to report the
Heather Mack’s alleged co-conspirator in ‘Bali suitcase murder’ denied release; trial delayed
Tommy Schaefer will remain in federal custody after a judge denied a request for his release pending trial and postponed the start of the case until March.
Pedestrian killed in Dan Ryan hit-and-run, Illinois State Police say
A person was killed in a hit-and-run on the Dan Ryan Expressway Friday morning, Illinois State Police said.
Chicago police officer among 2 injured Garfield Ridge crash, officials say
A Chicago police officer was among two people injured in a crash Thursday afternoon on the city's Southwest Side, officials said.
This Unassuming Illinois Restaurant Serves The Best Breakfast Burrito You’ll Ever Taste
Some restaurants announce themselves with neon signs, valet parking, and a hostess who calls you “hon,” but El Faro in Summit, Illinois doesn’t need any of that. It just needs its burritos, and honestly, those burritos do all the talking. Let’s start with the sign outside, because...
Concrete slabs fall off building at north suburban restaurant, with major damage to facade
The facade of a popular restuarant in north suburban Hubbard Woods came crumbling down Thursday, leaving part of Green Bay road closed and a giant concrete slab smashed on the sidewalk. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon outside Winnetka vegan hotspot Spirit Elephant, located at 924 Green Bay Road. According to..
13 Illinois Restaurants Worth Going Out of Your Way for in 2026
A worthwhile food detour should leave you talking about the meal long after the drive home. Across Illinois, restaurants are doing exactly that with signature dishes, distinctive settings, and personalities strong enough to turn dinner into part of the destination. Some thrive in busy Chicago neighborhoods, while other
Jungle of Niles announces new location in nearby suburb after desperate search
The Jungle of Niles, a beloved plant store and animal sanctuary, announced on Thursday it will relocate to a nearby north suburb after temporarily closing at the start of September. Neal Weiss, the Jungle's owner, began a desperate search at the end of April for a new spot to operate...

















