Feds say Chicago woman intervened in ICE operation, threatened agent’s child
Two women are facing federal charges for allegedly threatening and assaulting ICE agents during an immigration enforcement operation on the West Side over the weekend. According to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court, Joshalin Rivera and Daishalie Urdiales confronted the agents around 11 a.m. Sunday in...
Cracker Barrel listens to fans, brings back classic logo after backlash
CHICAGO (WGN) — Cracker Barrel is returning to its roots after facing widespread backlash over the last few days. The restaurant chain announced on Tuesday that it has reversed its decision to ditch its old logo and will continue with its original design, following widespread backlash. “We thank our guests for...
Woman, 18, shot in Humboldt Park: Chicago police
An 18-year-old woman was shot Sunday night in Humboldt Park, Chicago police said.
Man hospitalized after being shot on Chicago’s West Side, police say
CHICAGO - A man is critically wounded after a shooting Tuesday afternoon on the city’s West Side, police said. The incident happened about 1:53 p.m. near Jackson Boulevard and Pulaski Road in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police. ◀︎ ▶︎. Image 1 of 2.
‘Crash and grab’ targets Stony Island shoe store
CHICAGO — A “crash and grab” took place Tuesday morning targeting a business in Stony Island Plaza. Officers responded to Snipes just after 6 a.m., located in the 1600 block of East 95th Street, on the report of a burglary. A black Jeep Cherokee crashed into the store on purpose and the suspects stole cash […]
Chicago woman jailed after leading suburban police on 100 mph chase
WHEATON, Ill. (WGN) — A woman will remain behind bars after prosecutors allege she led suburban police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle. Molly Borowski, 31, of Chicago, faces a felony count of possessing a stolen motor vehicle, two felony counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding, and one count of possessing...
Why Is Chicago Known As America’s Bedbug Capital?
It's bad enough that one Illinois city reigns supreme in the entire nation when it comes to bedbug infestations, but it's even worse when you learn that two other Illinois cities land in the top 50 bed-buggiest cities list.
Woman charged after boy accidentally shot himself, died on South Side
Danya Bell, 29, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment and death.
2 teens hospitalized after mob attack in Beverly park; charges expected
A large group of attackers beat two 15-year-old boys inside Munroe Park in Beverly earlier this month, leaving both victims hospitalized, according to Chicago police. The filing of charges is imminent, a source familiar with the incident told CWBChicago. The attack happened around 10:40 p.m. on August 16, with a...
Illinois lawmakers seek federal help to fix Chicago flooding
Flooding has been a problem on Chicago's Southwest Side for years. State lawmakers are now calling for the federal government to step in and work with Illinois to fix aging infrastructure underground.
