207-foot superyacht docks at Chicago’s ‘People’s Pier,’ raising eyebrows along the waterfront
A 207-foot private yacht named "Satori," owned by Jay Alix, has been docked at Chicago's Navy Pier for several days, drawing attention for its size and luxury. A massive private yacht has turned Chicago's Navy Pier into a floating display of luxury, leaving plenty of passersby wondering why a vessel of that size is par
Roseland Block Turns Crime Scene as 30-Year-Old Found Shot Dead
A 30-year-old man was found fatally shot Friday in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, according to police. Officers responding to a call located him in the 0-100 block of West 112th Place, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to ABC7 Chicago, the victim had gunshot wounds to his abdomen...
South Side Woman Is Fifth Heat Death As Chicago Swelters
A South Side woman has become the fifth person in the Chicago area to die in connection with the recent blast of heat, county officials say. Stephanie Rodriguez, 47, of the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, died after complications of heat stroke were identified as the primary cause of death in an autopsy. The case
West Side gyro restaurant damaged as smash-and-grab thieves attempt to steal ATM, Chicago police...
A West Side restaurant was left heavily damaged after thieves smashed the front glass and tried to steal an ATM, Chicago police said.
Shooting at suburban vintage and custom car festival prompts investigation
Police are investigating after a person was shot at a suburban car festival on Saturday. Scoop Waukegan closed early on its second day after a shooting broke out at the festival, according to a social media post shared around 7:50 p.m. by 4th Ward Alderman Victor Felix. The annual two-day...
Whoops! West Side drug dealer in big trouble after customer turns out to be...
A West Side man arrested five times in 13 months on drug dealing allegations by Chicago police is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say one of his customers turned out to be an undercover ATF agent. Federal prosecutors charged 32-year-old Rishone Raspberry with distributing fentanyl after he allegedly sold n
Chicago-area man inappropriately touched girl at water park, prosecutors say
WOODRIDGE, Ill. - A 61-year-old man was accused of inappropriately touching a girl at a suburban water park on Friday. Ricky Karlic, of Lombard, was charged with aggravated battery in a public place, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. Karlic was released from custody on the...
Taste of Chicago vendors go cash-free this year
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
10 Illinois Italian Markets That Turn Grocery Runs Into Food Adventures
One great Italian market can completely change the way you think about grocery shopping. Suddenly, ordinary supermarket bread feels forgettable, jarred sauce looks uninspired, and the deli counter no longer seems quite good enough. Illinois has a delicious collection of Italian markets filled with fresh pasta, imported
‘I want them both off the board’: Chicago man convicted of plotting to kill...
CHICAGO — A Chicago man was convicted in a jury trial for plotting to kill witnesses in his relative’s trial. In the summer of 2024, Christopher Yates was charged after a plot was foiled to kill witnesses for his relative’s 2020 murder trial. The relative was accused of shooting and killing a woman. Yates, 41, […]
