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.
Fenwick High School evacuated for parking garage fire
Oak Park village officials confirmed that Fenwick High School is being evacuated because of a fire at their parking garage.
Hop Stop bubbles over in Riverside
Riverside’s Hop Stop craft beer festival took to Guthrie Park and the Riverside train station on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 3-6 p.m. Featuring offerings from 15 breweries, cideries and distilleries and five or six more for food, music and entertainment, the annual festival offered a chance for residents of all ages to sh
Cook County warns on looming Medicaid work rules
On a gray morning in downtown Chicago, county health officials gathered with a warning that sounded less like a budget briefing and more like a public health alarm. In roughly 100 days, new federal Medicaid work requirements are set to take effect, and leaders in Cook County say hundreds of thousands of residents could
Chicago rapper reportedly killed after attending Bloodhound Q50’s funeral
Chicago rapper Poohman has reportedly died after attending BloodHound Q50’s funeral. Q50’s funeral took place in Merrillville, Indiana, on September 25th, following his death earlier this month. According to AllHipHop, affiliated rapper Poohman of BloodHound and Drill City was murdered on the South Side of Chicago in t
