Chicago area expected to see snowfall on Monday
The Chicago area could see snow on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. While Sunday’s weather includes mostly calm skies and mild temperatures, snowfall is expected to hit Monday morning sometime around 7 or 8 a.m., said Zachary Yack, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. That snowfall is...
Egg Harbor Cafe celebrates grand opening in Orland Park
Brunch lovers looking for a new hip spot now have a fresh option in Orland Park. Egg Harbor Cafe officially opened its doors on Saturday, March 29, bringing its signature breakfast and brunch dishes to the southwest suburbs. Located at 14301 LaGrange Road, the restaurant welcomed guests to its warm,...
Head Start Providers Shocked as Federal Office Serving Wisconsin Shuts Without Notice
Head Start child care providers in Wisconsin and five other Midwestern states were stunned Tuesday to learn that the federal agency’s Chicago regional office was closed and their administrators were placed on leave — throwing new uncertainty into the operation of the 60-year-old child care and early education...
No California’s In-N-Out Burger for Chicago—Despite Viral Hype About Illinois Location
CHICAGO — Burger lovers in the Windy City hoping for an In-N-Out fix will have to wait a while longer. The California-based chain has confirmed it has no plans to open a location in Chicago, despite viral social media posts suggesting otherwise, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago cop charged with harrassing a witness who was scheduled to testify against him
CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening another cop who was scheduled to testify against him in a legal proceeding. Marco Torres, 40, is charged with one count of harassing a witness in connection with threats he allegedly made to a 41-year-old detective last May.
High-Ranking Member of Venezuelan Gang Tren De Aragua Arrested in Cobb County for Chicago...
A coordinated law enforcement effort led by the U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) has resulted in the arrest of Ricardo Gonzales, 32, a suspected high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren De Aragua (TDA). Gonzales was apprehended in Cobb County, Georgia,...
1 fatality confirmed by state police in multi-vehicle crash on Dan Ryan Expressway early...
CHICAGO — All lanes on the southbound Dan Ryan Expressway have been reopened after they were closed for several hours at 87th Street early Sunday morning following a multi-vehicle fatal crash. Late Sunday morning, Illinois State Police confirmed one fatality in the crash. Larry Merritt, Chicago Fire Department deputy...
Tragedy on the Water: Chicago Family Struck by Heartbreak After River Boat Capsizes
Officials continue searching for missing 20-year-old as hazardous river conditions challenge recovery efforts. A quiet outing on the Wisconsin River ended in heartbreak last week, when a Chicago family’s boating trip turned tragic. One man has been confirmed dead, another remains missing, and only one was able to...
Burglars raid Lakeview couple’s home, prompting the victims to launch their own investigation
CHICAGO — A Lakeview couple is dealing with an absolute nightmare. First, two burglars broke into their home on Friday morning. Then, they learned that the police hadn’t even tried to collect surveillance footage in the area — footage that contains crystal-clear images of two suspects. But the victims have done a lot...
Editorial: An uproar in Hyde Park and Kenwood over an old hotel turned into...
Homelessness in Chicago is a crisis. More housing is needed, and fast, which this page has addressed more than once. But there are few easy answers to the problem in the short run. On the border of Hyde Park and Kenwood, city officials have provided a stark example of what not to do. With next to no notice to the...
