Neighbors frustrated over removal of long-standing staircase at River North bridge
A new blockade on Wabash and heavy rust stains on Hubbard below are the only signs of the staircase that once stood there.
Disabled Navy veteran says animals, trash dumped near suburban home
Imagine looking out your front door and seeing mounds of garbage, and even dead animals. This is exactly what disabled Navy veteran Jason Sticha says he has been dealing with in recent years. While illegal dumping of trash has taken place during that time, he says last week a pile...
Cook County issues $191 million in tax-delay bridge loans
On a Tuesday morning in a south suburban library, the director did not open with a story hour. She opened with a payroll calendar, counting the days until property tax money that should already have arrived. That private arithmetic, repeated in village halls and school business offices, is the backdrop for Cook County
Man convicted of attempted murder in Champaign to be resentenced
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A man who was ordered to spend more than four decades in prison for shooting a Champaign man in his driveway will be resentenced following a ruling from the Illinois Appellate Court. 35-year-old Allen M. Williams of Calumet City was convicted of attempted first-degree murder and aggravat
Chicago rapper who was shot dead defended by mother over gang ties
The mother of murdered Chicago rapper Poohman has defended her son over gang ties. The 26-year-old (real name Naseem Stevens) lost his life last week just hours after attending BloodHound Q50’s funeral. Following his death, Poohman’s mother, Karonna Williams, has spoken out about his passing, stating that she won’t...
70-year-old’s plea for help leads to wider investigation of Chicago buildings
A FOX Chicago investigation found widespread building violations at a South Side apartment building after a 70-year-old tenant raised concerns about unsafe conditions. City inspectors found pest infestations, water damage and possible mold, while records show the building had 122 violations in 2026. FOX Chicago also re
Suspect charged with robbery of Jefferson Park business; he reportedly had been arrested a...
A man who allegedly was carrying a knife was arrested about 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in connection with a reported robbery a short time earlier at Dunkin’ Donuts, 4825 N. Austin Ave., according to 16th (Jefferson Park) District police. Employees reported that a man jumped over the counter...
Thieves target 30+ locked vehicles across multiple neighborhoods, pull gun on some victims: CPD
Chicago police have issued a warning about thieves damaging and stealing from locked vehicles in the Near South Side, Near South Side, and South Commons neighborhoods.
Palos Heights owners seek justice after puppy dies in park mauling
The 2-year-old pup had just learned to swim and was described as docile, happy, and great with people.
Chicago owed more than $2.6 billion in unpaid vehicle fines
Data obtained by WGN Investigates shows the city was owed more than $2.6 billion in unpaid vehicle violations as of June 30.
