Cook County crime: Man charged after ghost gun found; $1.3M in stolen cargo recovered...
COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban Chicago man is facing a felony charge after Cook County Sheriff's Police said they found a loaded ghost gun during a traffic stop, while deputies also announced recovering more than $1.3 million in stolen cargo from two trailers in a separate investigation. Ghost gun...
Inside teen ‘takeovers’ in Chicago
Teen “takeovers” have long been on the minds of many members of Chicago’s City Council. Several of the large group gatherings have gotten unwieldy, chaotic, and even dangerous. Alders have debated solutions from teen curfews to penalizing parents. But when teens themselves showed up at City Hall...
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes rental housing ordinance
Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced Monday a renters' ordinance.
Marni Yang, convicted in 2011 killing of former Bears player’s girlfriend, denied new trial
Marni Yang's petition for a new trial was denied, her attorney said.
Man gets 20-year sentence for attempted murder at Naperville hotel
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempting to murder a woman he was romantically involved with at a Naperville hotel, according to a news release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office. Willie Tidwell, 53, appeared at his sentencing hearing Monday in...
New Grocery Store To Replace Former West Pullman Aldi That Closed In 2024
WEST PULLMAN — Aldi abruptly closed its West Pullman store in 2024, leaving some neighbors frustrated and without easy access to fresh produce and affordable food options. But on Wednesday, the city awarded a $150,000 community development grant to the Far South Community Development Corporation so it can begin work to
CBS Chicago journalists attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
Chicago drivers whose cars were towed since 2017 can claim up to $1,250 by...
Chicago vehicle owners whose cars were towed under the city’s abandoned-vehicle program between 2017 and recent years can file claims for payments of up to $1,250 under a settlement tied to two federal lawsuits. The deadline to submit a claim is August 12. The agreement resolves Santiago v. City of Chicago (19-CV-04652
Chicago powers all city-owned facilities with 100% clean energy in major climate milestone
Chicago’s clean-energy breakthrough is not sitting on a rooftop where everyone can see it. It is hiding in plain... The post Chicago powers all city-owned facilities with 100% clean energy in major climate milestone appeared first on The Queen Zone .
O’Hare’s Unusual Flight Delays Due To A Coyote On The Runway
Flight delays at O'Hare as a coyote strolls onto the runway, causing diversions and unexpected wildlife encounters in the heart of Chicago's bustling airport scene.
