The West Side is going to be Funkytown
On Jan. 6, Chicago’s Planning and Development department announced grants to local businesses. Funkytown Brewery’s application garnered them a $3.7 million boost, if they can raise matching funds for their brewery concept. “The grant is an amazing opportunity,” Rich Bloomfield, co-founder and CEO, said. “We’re...
Award-winning Chicago brewery announces closure
CHICAGO (WGN) — An award-winning brewery on Chicago’s Northwest Side is set to close its doors for good next month. Alarmist Brewing & Taproom announced on Monday that Sunday, Feb. 1 is its last day in business. “For almost a decade, we’ve loved being part (of) Chicago’s craft...
2 rounds of snow, ‘Arctic blast’ and wind chills as low as -35 on...
The Chicago area will see sunshine and rising temperatures -- into the 20s -- over the next few days, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, but another blast of Arctic air is on the way, along with two rounds of snow. "Some weather improvement," NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia...
Chicago attorney from Massey settlement hired by Renee Good’s family
SPRINGFIELD -- One of the attorneys involved in helping negotiate a settlement between the estate of Sonya Massey and Sangamon County is helping launch a "civil investigation" into the fatal shooting Renee Nicole Good by an immigration enforcement agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. Antonio M. Romanucci of Chicago said...
Three injured, including two firefighters, in house fire on Chicago’s Near Northwest Side
Two firefighters were among three people injured in a house fire on Chicago’s Near Northwest Side Monday night.
This Massive Discount Store In Illinois Is Where Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
There’s a brick fortress of bargains hiding in plain sight on Chicago’s streets, and it’s been the secret weapon of savvy shoppers since the days when The Beatles were still together. The red and white sign beckoning from the brick facade doesn’t scream luxury – and that’s...
Man accused of filming himself as he stabbed a sleeping passenger to death on...
WGN reporter Dana Rebik says the details in this case are so disturbing that even longtime CTA riders stopped her to talk about it.
New details on fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera | The Chicago Report
New reporting by the Illinois Answers Project on the shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera, by a fellow officer, is raising questions about the investigation.
Woman killed in DLSD crash that injured 4 others near Soldier Field ID’d: officials
A woman who was killed in a South Side crash crash that injured four others early Sunday has been identified, officials said.
2 firefighters among 3 injured in West Town apartment fire: CFD
Two firefighters and one civilian were injured in a West Side fire on Monday evening, the Chicago Fire Department said.
