Gertrude in a garage: A $30 Michigan estate sale find heads to major art...
The “picker” arrived late in July at a Michigan estate sale in search of albums and mid-century furniture. But in a hallway leading to the garage, he stumbled onto something else: a small painting that depicted nine shells. Intrigued, he took a chance on it, paying $30. It...
Water main break floods homes in Heart of Chicago, forcing evacuations
A water main break in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood Wednesday morning forced some families to evacuate their homes.
National cargo theft blitz leads to arrests, $635K in recovered freight
Cook County Sheriff’s Police led a 24-hour operation targeting cargo theft networks across the United States. The National Supply Chain Blitz ran Sept. 23-24, according to an operational plan provided by Cook County. Federal, state and local authorities participated alongside railroad police and private security organi
CPD release video of suspects wanted in South Side homicide
Chicago police are searching for the two gunmen who shot and killed a 26-year-old man on Friday, Sept. 25 on the city's South Side.
Two Gunmen Burst Into Chicago Home at 2 AM and Shot a 20-Year-Old Multiple...
West Pullman Home Invasion Leaves 20-Year-Old in Critical Condition as Suspects Flee on Foot At 2:40 in the morning, your […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Indiana Farmland Hits $32,600 an Acre in Massive Two-State Auction
Most farmland auctions happen in a single day. Sometimes in a single hour. But for one recent Midwest farmland sale, the brokerage hired to sell a massive portfolio of nearly 1,500 acres located south of the Chicago metro area in Illinois and Indiana decided to try something different. Instead of...
Bellwood man charged with attempted murder in West Side stabbing
Chicago police said the suspect allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old man during an argument that turned into a fight on May 1.
Sanders BBQ Prime Preps Hyde Park Location For Year-End Debut Of ‘Elevated Barbecue’
HYDE PARK — When Sanders BBQ Supply Co. opened in 2024, James Sanders hoped that the restaurant would appeal to the Beverly community. If anything, it did too well. In less than two years, the restaurant at 1742 W. 99th St. became one of the most acclaimed barbecue stops in the country. In 2025, the New York Times plac
Cooking with heart: A first look at the new Soul & Smoke
When a chef is cooking with their whole heart, you can taste it on the plate. D’Andre Carter cooks like every dish means something personal to him. You can taste his intention; you can taste the history. His food feels truly lived in, not merely inhabited. Listen: Great food...
Little Village sees demographic shift with influx of Black residents
North Lawndale has lost thousands of Black residents over several decades, while nearby Little Village has seen an increase in Black residents drawn to its businesses, services and sense of community. Residents and business owners describe growing connections between Black and Latino communities, though some newcomers
