At 9°F in Chicago, a Tesla Model X Owner Escapes a 1% Battery Nightmare...
There are few things more stressful for an EV owner than waking up to a nearly empty battery in subzero temperatures, and one Tesla Model X driver in Chicago lived that reality firsthand. After parking overnight on the street in 9-degree weather with roughly 30 miles of range remaining, he...
Man killed, woman critically injured in Far South Side shooting
A shooting on Chicago’s Far South Side left one man dead and a woman fighting for her life Monday evening.
Concealed carry holder shoots attempted robber on Chicago’s NW Side
CHICAGO - A concealed carry holder shot one of two robbery suspects early Tuesday while being confronted at gunpoint on Chicago's Northwest Side. Neurologists Explain: 3 Common Foods Now Tied To Dementia ConcernsMemory Loss |. What we know:. The incident happened around 2:40 a.m. near the intersection of Montana...
Illinois Restaurant Named Home of One of America’s Best Lasagnas
A Chicago restaurant was named home to one of America’s top 20 lasagnas, earning national praise for its classic Bolognese dish.
Man found guilty of murdering Chicago judge in 2017
A jury found a man guilty of murdering a Cook County judge, following a seven-day trial during which prosecutors said the assailants watched the judge and his girlfriend for days before shooting and killing him in a robbery attempt. Raymond Myles, 66, a longtime jurist at the county’s main courthouse...
These Illinois Restaurants Fill Up Fast According To Locals
Illinois knows how to eat well, and locals have their favorite spots on speed dial for good reason. From bustling Chicago bistros to cozy Springfield hideaways, these restaurants pack their dining rooms faster than you can say “table for two.”. If you’re planning to visit any of these culinary...
These treasures are for sale in the Illinois unclaimed property auction
Chicago history is once again on the auction block as the Illinois State Treasurer's Office has started its annual auction of unclaimed items.
Chicago TV sports shakeup: Lou Canellis jumps from Fox 32 to NBC 5
One of Chicago's preeminent sports anchors is switching teams. The latest: Lou Canellis is leaving Fox 32 after 16 years to be the face of the newly revamped NBC 5 sports department. What they're saying: "As a Chicago kid who grew up in Oak Lawn, I told my dad my...
These Illinois BBQ Joints Are So Good, They Outshine The Big-Name Chains
When hunger strikes and you’re craving smoky, tender, fall-off-the-bone goodness, forget those cookie-cutter chain restaurants. Illinois is home to some seriously talented pitmasters who’ve been perfecting their craft for years, serving up flavors that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. From Chicago’s bustling...
New SNAP eligibility rules take effect Feb. 1. Here’s the major change
Illinois SNAP recipient Kenny Robinson has been volunteering at the Bread of Life Food Pantry at Chosen Tabernacle Church in Englewood for almost two years. Robinson said he has been trying to find a full-time job for almost 15 years. He was released from prison in 2011, and says though...

















