At least 5 businesses burglarized in Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Chicago police say
At least five businesses were burglarized early Friday morning on Chicago's South Side, Chicago police said.
Q BBQ Expanding in Chicagoland, Opening Inside Elmhurst Storefront
The award-winning barbecue spot has a new location in store. Q BBQ has become a popular option in the suburbs, and is coming to another one at 158 N York Street in Elmhurst. This will be their fourth location, at the former CarmieCakes space downtown. Director of Operations Kellie Sipich told What Now Chicago the openi
New details revealed about deaths of 3 beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium
Preliminary necropsy findings found significant chronic gastrointestinal disease in rescued belugas Peekachu and Rain, while longtime Shedd resident Beethoven showed age-related health changes.
CPD seeking man suspected of groping woman on CTA bus in Little Italy
Anyone with information may submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.
Chicago community steps up to help 70-year-old woman leave troubled South Side building
CHICAGO - For weeks, 70-year-old Yvette Thomas has been counting three flights of stairs. With the elevator broken at her South Side apartment building, every trip to her unit at 4725 S. Michigan Avenue has taken a toll. "Three flights and it kills me. It takes me like five minutes...
Video shows work van theft crew in action as CPD warns of 14-burglary pattern...
Tool thieves targeting work vans have struck at least 14 times across Chicago’s Loop, West Loop and South Loop this month, and new video appears to show a crew carrying out another daytime break-in. Chicago police say the same group is responsible for 14 burglaries in which two to...
Illinois measles outbreak reaches 16 cases
Illinois has confirmed 23 measles cases so far in 2026, with most connected to an outbreak in central Illinois, according to state health officials. Sixteen of the cases are associated with an outbreak in Douglas and Moultrie counties that began in August. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the people infect
Suspend CPD Officers, Sergeant Repeatedly Accused of Making Improper Traffic Stops for a Combined...
A Chicago police sergeant and three officers repeatedly accused of improperly stopping and searching Black people should be suspended for a combined 180 days for their actions during three traffic stops, Chicago Police Department leaders and the agency tasked with investigating police misconduct agreed, records show. T
Pilsen family remembers social media influencer after suicide
CHICAGO - If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CLICK HERE for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and CLICK HERE for more on the 988 Lifeline.
Hashtag 95 closes its doors in Oak Lawn
Hashtag 95 has closed at 6260 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn. The restaurant, owned by Palos Park couple Nick and Jacki Perakis, opened in September 2024 and quickly established itself as a brunch destination known for its creative menu, trendy atmosphere and social-media-friendly dishes. The announcement of the closing...
