Chicago’s Cardinal Prevost Joins Papal Conclave, Sparks Speculation of Potential First American Pope
As cardinals convene in the famed Sistine Chapel to deliberate on the future head of the Catholic Church, a notable figure has emerged from the south suburbs of Chicago. Cardinal Robert Prevost, a native of Dolton, Illinois, carries the weight of his community's hopes as he partakes in the sacred conclave set to...
Chicago duo arrested in grocery store bathrooms after Best Buy theft, high-speed chase: officials
A Chicago man and woman allegedly stole over $600 in electronics from a Bloomingdale Best Buy, then led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a three-car crash. The suspects, Autumn Provine, 21, and Frank Cerda, 30, were found hiding in bathrooms at a nearby Jewel-Osco and taken into custody.
Victim ID’d in Winnetka crash that left 2 women dead, infant critically hurt
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified one of the victims killed when they were struck by a vehicle outside of a suburban country club. According to an autopsy report, 37-year-old Sediqeh Samadi was one of two women killed when a vehicle struck them near the intersection of Church Road and Meadow...
Naperville man shot 53-year-old on Chicago’s North Side, police say
CHICAGO - A suburban man was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting of a 53-year-old man on Chicago’s North Side earlier this year. Saifullah Diab, 35, of Naperville, was charged with aggravated battery and home invasion, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know:. Police said...
New reports offer insight into the barriers Black men face in securing stable employment
CHICAGO — A new report is challenging Chicago to do better by Black men and it is already driving change. The report, called “Breaking the Chains: Reclaiming Wealth, Power, and Dignity for Black Men,” offers some insight into the barriers that Black men and fathers face in securing stable employment. Co-author Dr....
Suspects in Cook County armored car robbery at large, FBI says
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. - A group of three suspects robbed an armored car at gunpoint in south suburban Cook County on Friday afternoon. What we know: — The robbery took place around 4:25 p.m. at 11960 Western Avenue, inBlue Island according to the FBI. The suspects were described as...
Investigation reveals alarming use of chair restraints at Illinois county jails
A statewide investigation by the Illinois Answers Project shows county jails are using restraint chairs on inmates at an alarming rate. While many jails say the chairs are a last resort the investigation revealed state standards are frequently violated. Data obtained by Illinois Answers Project shows Cook County Jail...
The Best Places In Illinois For A Giant Slice Of Pizza
It's a longtime lunch tradition in Illinois, that is the giant pizza slice and a soda, but where do you go to get the best one?. When I was a child, I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I remember never eating at chain restaurants. We always ate at little local mom-and-pop places. They were all over. Many of them...
Lansing police credited with assist in Chicago PD arrest of crime spree suspects
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 25, 2025) – After a nine-month investigation, the Chicago Police Department is hailing Lansing Police detectives for their assistance in tracking down two men arrested in a two-day crime spree in 2024 that included offenses in Lansing. Police accuse the suspects, both 21-year-old males, of...
Busted! Crash-and-grab burglars leave teammate behind as Chicago cops move in (video)
“Leave no man behind.” It’s a concept almost as old as warfare itself. But it apparently does not apply to Chicago’s crash-and-grab burglary teams. Because that’s exactly what happened Friday morning in Rogers Park, and the man who got left behind is now in custody. A...
