Wild Ring video shows possible tornado whip through suburban Chicago yard
A possible tornado was captured on Ring camera video spinning up debris in a south suburban yard as damaging storms blew across the Chicago area on Tuesday. Wind gusts of up to 100 mph were recorded as "intense" storms brought threats of short-lived tornadoes and flash flooding to the region.
Fashion Outlets to no longer charge for parking following outrage from community, officials
Fashion Outlets to no longer charge for parking following outrage from community, officials
Oak Park couple to close Wishbone after 36 years
When chef Joel Nickson and wife Julie first opened the doors at Wishbone in 1990, they entered into the Chicago restaurant scene with a clear mission: serve up comforting Southern cooking favorites in a remarkably down-to-earth atmosphere. With menu favorites stretching from cheesy grits and red beans and rice, to...
Woman shoots man who opened her window screen during overnight burglary attempt, CPD says
A concealed carry holder shot a man who opened the window screen of her South Shore home during a burglary attempt early Tuesday morning, Chicago police said. The 30-year-old man approached the woman’s home in the 1500 block of East 73rd Street around 4:50 a.m. and opened the screen while standing on her front porch, a
Report: Chicago Has More Murders in 2026 than All Major Cities in Pro-Gun Florida...
A report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association shows that gun-controlled Chicago has more murders thus far this year than all major cities in pro-gun Florida combined. The report was released August 5, 2026, at which time it indicated Chicago had 211 murders for the year. By contrast, Florida’s major...
Chicagoans share firsthand accounts of deadly Colombia earthquake
Members of Chicago's Colombian community are sharing their experiences and praying for those affected by a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
I watched Chicago promise food equity. Now my neighborhood has empty shelves
Chicago's South Side grocery stores collapsed after a 26% drop in SNAP/EBT transactions, raising alarms about government-run food access models.
2 custodians found shot dead in elementary school, police say
Both people were found with gunshot wounds to the head, police said.
Cook Co. medical examiner ID’s 11 of 56 bodies found at South Chicago funeral...
The medical examiner's office said they would handle the cremation of people found at the funeral home at no cost for all families who choose that option.
Suburban reservoir nears capacity following powerful storms, heavy rain
All of the rain that has fallen across the Chicago area in recent days has officials keeping an eye out for a problem. The deep tunnel system is filling up once again, especially the stormwater reservoir in McCook. That's why, in part, Monday marked another Overflow Action Day, a day...
