Chicago driver ticketed for speeding in Brookfield
Brookfield police ticketed a 22-year-old Chicago man on Aug. 10 for speeding. Around 9:35 p.m., an officer was patrolling in the Citi Bank parking lot at 9009 Ogden Ave. when they used the squad car radar to observe a silver Ford car traveling at 48 mph in the posted 30-mph zone. The officer activated their car’s emerg
Dunkin’ is launching its first ‘doggie drive-thru’ in Chicagoland with free BARK bandanas and...
There’s always a reason to bring your dog along when you grab your morning coffee, but now you have to—why? Because Dunkin’ is launching its first-ever official doggie drive-thru tomorrow, August 26, to celebrate National Dog Day. As part of the event, dogs will receive treats and limited-edition BARK x Dunkin’ bandana
Death investigation underway after human remains found in Harvey, Illinois
Police said there does not appear to be any indication of foul play
Chicago Man Dies After 17-Minute Search for Shooting Victim in Riverdale
A 25-year-old man died Sunday after Chicago police spent 17 minutes searching for him following a 911 call that dropped before the caller could give an exact address. Devon Jones was found on the 13100 block of South Lankley Avenue and was later pronounced dead at University of Chicago Hospital, according to CPD and me
‘She didn’t deserve this’: Family pushing for justice in OEMC worker’s murder
A Chicago family seeks justice following the separate fatal shootings of city employee Da'J Flowers and her mother, Surbezz Clark, which have left authorities offering rewards for information leading to arrests.
Remembering Dolly Parton’s star turn at Chicago’s Rainbo Club
Dolly Parton performed in Chicago several times, but one of her most memorable local star turns came on a tiny stage in a Wicker Park dive bar. The latest: The musician and actress died Tuesday at age 80. The big picture: In the summer of 1991, Parton came to Chicago to film "Straight Talk," opposite James Woods. She p
Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $800,000 sold in Elk Grove Village
The ticket matched all five numbers in Monday's evening drawing.
4 arrested after CPD tracks Grant Park robbery crew to Chinatown
Four suspects are in custody after a Chicago Police Department surveillance camera operator spotted them robbing victims in Grant Park early Tuesday morning. Officers tracked the getaway car to Chinatown and arrested the crew as they tried to escape on the Red Line. Shortly after 3 a.m., patrol officers interrupted...
Timeline shows when severe weather, tornado threat could hit Chicago area
Most of the Chicago area is at risk of severe weather on Wednesday, but when could those storms hit the region?. According to the Storm Prediction Center, all of northern Indiana is at a “slight” risk of severe weather, the second of five levels the SPC uses to determine storm risk. Other parts of the area, including t
Mystery Winner Just Left this Illinois 7-Eleven $800K Richer
Someone walked into an Illinois convenience store on Monday, August 24, 2026 and walked out $800K richer.

















