2 teens robbed multiple people at gunpoint on Chicago’s Northwest Side, police say
CHICAGO - Two teenagers were arrested and charged in connection with the armed robberies of multiple victims on Chicago’s Northwest Side on Friday. The robberies and one attempted robbery happened in the 2700 block of North Albany Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Farmer’s Almanac offers predictions for summer 2025. Here’s what to know
While Chicago-area residents have been subject to a weather roller coaster so far this spring, warmer days are ahead as the region prepares for summer. With trips to the beach merely weeks away, the Farmer's Almanac recently released their weather predictions for this summer, aiming to keep everyone from gardeners to...
Fundraiser launched for CPD officer’s family
CHICAGO — Friends, co-workers, and loved ones are raising money to support the family of Chicago Police Officer Malissa Torres, who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Near North district station this week. Torres, 34, is survived by her husband, Niko, and their 10-year-old son,...
These 5 Portillo’s locations will soon offer a breakfast menu. Here’s what to know
While known for Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs, renowned local chain Portillo's is venturing into new territory at five locations in the Chicago area. For the first time in the chain's 62-year history, Portillo's will soon offer a breakfast menu under a new pilot, kicking off on April 15 and running through...
Chicago Police Officers Ambushed by Alleged Gang Member in Little Village Caught on Camera
Chicago police officers responding to a call in Little Village on the city’s Southwest Side became the target of an alleged gang-related shooting, police sources said. Police say that officers were responding to the Little Village area on a report of four males standing in the street, stopping vehicles and pointing...
Chicago crime: Teens among 4 shot, 1 fatally, in separate incidents, police say
CHICAGO - Four people, including two teenagers, were shot in separate incidents between Friday night and early Saturday morning across Chicago. One person died as a result of being shot. The victims ranged in age from 14 to approximately 30 years old, according to the Chicago Police Department. Chicago shootings.
Masked man found murdered on Far South Side, but nobody called 911 to report...
CHICAGO — A man was found murdered, shot multiple times and lying alone in a Far South Side alley early Saturday morning, even though nobody reported hearing gunfire in the area. The victim, who remained unidentified, was wearing a ski mask when officers responding to a “person down” found...
10 Famous Singers from Illinois
Illinois isn’t just the Land of Lincoln—it’s a birthplace of legends, a musical melting pot where voices have risen from city streets and church pews to echo across the globe. From the soulful heart of Chicago to the state’s farthest corners, Illinois has given us some of the most iconic and influential singers in...
Mascot ban bill passes in IL House, what it means for local school districts:
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A bill just passed in the Illinois House of Representatives that could change local school districts in a big way. The legislation, nicknamed the “Mascot Ban,” was voted through on Thursday. If it gets through the Senate, any school with a native name, logo or mascot would be forced to...
Chicago Rocked by Overnight Shootings: Teens Caught in Wave of Gun Violence That Turns...
CHICAGO — In a chilling span of just a few hours from Friday evening into early Saturday morning, four people were shot in separate violent incidents across Chicago—including two teenagers—highlighting once again the city’s ongoing struggle with community safety and youth violence.