Chicago IL

The family of a 24-year-old woman shot and killed in Chicago’s Little Village last year is demanding justice in her unsolved murder, and community members are hoping to drum up new leads in the case. On Saturday morning, volunteers with Cook County Crime Stoppers went door to door in...

CHICAGO - A 79-year-old man has been hospitalized after being shot in the face in Austin on Saturday, according to Chicago police. A 79-year-old man was sitting in a car in the 800 block of N. Parkside Ave. around 10:47 a.m. when he was approached by two or three unknown suspects on foot.

Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from Ed Salamon, featuring a Windy City format flip. Salamon says, “When I saw Paul Anka featured on CBS Sunday Morning, I was reminded of when I hired him to entertain at the kickoff party when I transitioned WCFL from Talk to music 45 years ago. He was...

Local actress Cynthia Kaye McWilliams possesses a creative range that displays the multifaceted nature of Black women. Her latest project, a comedy-drama series titled “Messy Lola,” premiered last month and hones in on her layered identity. The 10-episode series, filmed entirely in Chicago, follows Lola as she deals...

Explorers are basically powered by the thrill of the unknown. That itch to walk into somewhere unfamiliar is what makes their trips so addictive, equal parts fascinating and full of curveballs. That exact spark is what sent a group of young explorers from Chicago, Illinois, chasing abandoned locations all over...

Roughly 150 Riverside Brookfield High School students walked out of their classes Friday afternoon to march to Brookfield’s Eight Corners, protesting the tactics of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As the students streamed eastward along Washington Avenue, holding up signs that displayed their disdain for...

Seniors who received a windfall deposit as a result of the Social Security Fairness Act are now finding that the consequences of that unexpected benefit can be costly, especially in Illinois. As a reminder, early last year seniors who had been receiving reduced Social Security benefits because they also had...

CHICAGO — The man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on the South Side in mid 2024 is now facing felony charges. According to police, 24-year-old Dujan Lucas, a Rockford resident, has been charged with one felony count of reckless homicide and one felony count of […]

Ready to shop without that little voice in your head doing painful math at every rack? This Illinois thrift store is packed with clothes and home finds at prices that actually feel fun, so you can browse with curiosity instead of budget stress. The racks are full of everyday pieces...

It's becoming a more common sight. Officials issue warning after video shows wild animal near pets: 'They're within the heart of the city' first appeared on The Cool Down .