Chicago alderperson blasts parents after 7 teens hurt in Bronzeville shootings
A member of the Chicago City Council is calling on a community to step up and take responsibility after seven teens were hurt in separate shootings. The shootings both occurred within hours of one another in the Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night and Sunday morning, and in a letter to her constituents Ald. Pat Dow
Eight Dead and He Still Operates: Chicago Plastic Surgeon Keeps License
Chicago plastic surgeon Ayoub Sayeg is still allowed to operate, even after a Cook County jury hit him with a massive verdict in the death of one patient and reporters tied his work to seven other fatalities. The situation has patient safety advocates asking a blunt question: what exactly does it take to get a doctor s
This Route 66 Landmark Restaurant In Illinois Has Earned A Loyal Following
Some roads hide their best surprises in plain sight. I almost kept driving. A roadside spot that looks ordinary from the outside, but the moment you get close, something pulls you in and refuses to let go. Illinois has its share of iconic stops, but this one operates on a different level entirely.
Forecast: Clouds and sun with chance of showers, storms Sunday afternoon
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mainly cloudy and slight chance of showers, especially by daybreak. Low mid 60s. SUNDAY: Clouds and sun with a chance of showers/storms in the afternoon. High temps near 80 inland, mid to low 70s lakeside. You may want to keep the air conditioners going for a bit on...
This Illinois Landmark Has Been Perfecting Its Iconic Thin Crust Pizza Since 1950
The cheese blisters and bubbles in a crispy, lacy fringe that hangs off the edge of the crust. That is the signature of this Illinois landmark, a family-run pizzeria that has been perfecting its iconic thin crust pizza since 1950. You order a whole pie, not a trendy slice, and...
Chicago’s Suburban Lake Retreat Is A Quiet Getaway With Extensive Scenic Trails And Idyllic...
Chicago gives you plenty of reasons to stay around its downtown, including art galleries, museums, river cruises, theaters, and tasty deep-dish pizza. And for anyone who needs an outdoor getaway, Lake Michigan is right next door. But for some people, visiting a smaller and quieter lake is just the ticket for tranquilit
Cook County Paychecks Get A Jolt As Minimum Wage Climbs To $15.40 On July...
Cook County workers are getting a mid‑summer raise. The Cook County Commission on Human Rights has notified employees that the county minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2026, to $15.40 an hour for non‑tipped workers and $9.25 for tipped workers. The change applies to adults who work in Cook County, including deliver
Armed robbery crew hits River North and Streeterville again, adding to string of at...
Chicago police are investigating at least two armed robberies that struck River North and Streeterville in the early hours of Saturday, hitting the same areas where authorities have been warning about a brazen robbery crew operating since early April. The first holdup happened around 2:05 a.m. in the 200 block...
You’d Never Guess A Stunning Speakeasy Exists Below This Illinois Restaurant
From street level, The Green Door Tavern in Chicago, Illinois looks like a charming historic bar, which it absolutely is, but that’s only half the story. The other half is hiding beneath your feet, waiting to surprise anyone who ventures downstairs. Located in River North on Orleans Street, The...
Cops stop man for rolling joint on Red Line, find pistol in his pocket:...
A 43-year-old Chicago man is facing gun charges after Cook County Sheriff’s Police allegedly found him rolling a joint on the Red Line and then discovered a loaded pistol in his jacket. Around 2:35 p.m. on May 31, deputies were conducting a routine patrol on a train car at...
