Shooting victim lay dead or dying for 10 hours in an area previously served...
Three shooting victims in Chicago lay undiscovered for extended periods Sunday — one for nearly 10 hours — after gunfire struck them without any accurate 911 calls being made. All three victims were shot on streets previously monitored by the city’s ShotSpotter gunfire detection network before Mayor Brandon Johnson...
Award-winning Chicago brewery announces closure
An award-winning brewery on Chicago's Northwest Side is set to close its doors for good next month.
Prohibition-era gun discovered in walls of distillery linked to Al Capone
A Chicago-area distillery known for its deep ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era has uncovered a striking new piece of its past, hidden for decades inside its walls.
At least 6 people killed, 4 injured in weekend shootings in Chicago
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 40, according to Chicago police.
Illinois Fast-Food Sandwiches From The ’80s That Deserve A Comeback
Fast food in the 1980s was a wild ride, especially in Illinois where chains competed fiercely for hungry customers with creative, sometimes bizarre, menu items. From taco-burger hybrids to customizable sandwich bars, the decade brought bold experiments that left lasting memories for anyone who grew up eating at...
Mother of 5 found shot, killed in South Side alley over weekend
The victim was found unresponsive in the alley at 64th and Drexel Sunday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Extreme cold moves into Chicago area
Extreme cold has moved into the Chicago area, and while an official advisory has expired, wind chills are still making it feel like temperature are well below zero degrees.
Traveler Caught With Bizarre Cargo At O’Hare Airport
You won’t believe what security found in one traveler’s bag at O'Hare. Let’s just say, it’s a real lesson in travel awareness.
Cook County opens warming centers as arctic chill hits Chicago
As a deep freeze grips Chicago and surrounding suburbs this weekend, Cook County officials are opening warming centers to help residents stay safe amid extreme cold. Wind chills are expected to make it feel as cold as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. The county’s warming...
Chicago jewelry store robbed at gunpoint, police say
CHICAGO - A group of six people robbed a jewelry store at gunpoint Sunday night on the city’s far North Side, according to Chicago police. The robbery happened at around 7:23 p.m. in the 2600 block of West Devon Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood. Police said six people...

















