Mama Africa’s Marketplace in South Shore may be forced to close, owner says
It looks like a South Shore neighborhood staple is going to have to close its doors for good, if the shop can't find a suitable place to go.
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio homeBy PATRICK AFTOORA-ORSAGOSAssociated PressThe Associated PressColumbus, OHIOAn Ohio grand jury indicted a man in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband who were killed in their home last month. Court records show a Franklin...
Police: Cook County Man Arrested Within Hour Of Chicago Attack
A Calumet City man was arrested early Thursday for allegedly robbing and assaulting another man in downtown Chicago. Cornelius Bates, 42, was arrested at 5:57 a.m. in the 0-100 block of East Lake Street, according to police. Bates is accused of robbing and beating a 44-year-old man in the 300...
Elmhurst Woman Arrested For Disposing Dog Waste Improperly
A bag of dog waste takes center stage in a neighborly dispute—sometimes, the smallest actions spark the biggest tensions.
Police: Woman Shot In Face During Drive-by Shooting On Chicago’s West Side
A woman in critical condition has been hospitalized after being shot in the face during a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s West Side Thursday afternoon. The shooting happened shortly after 1:30 p.m. on the 1600 block of South Menard Avenue, according to police. According to Chicago police, the 31-year-old lady...
Spilling the beans: Peet’s Coffee to close at end of the month, manager confirms
Peet’s Coffee will close at the end of the month, store manager Heather Whitlock confirmed to The Daily Saturday. The 1622 Chicago Ave. coffee shop’s last day of operation will be Jan. 30, ending over 26 years of service, Whitlock said. Evanston will not be the only city...
What’s it like when 600-ton ‘Big Boy’ locomotive comes to town?
Big Boy No. 4014, described as "the Elvis Presley of locomotives," could begin its first ever coast-to-coast tour in just a matter of weeks.
Cook County Sheriff’s Office seeks volunteers for search and rescue team
COOK COUNTY - The Cook County Sheriff's Office is looking for members of the public to join their Volunteer Search and Rescue Team. On their Facebook page, the Cook County Sheriff's Office posted about looking for people to join their Volunteer, Search, Rescue and Recovery Team. According to officials, the...
Chicago Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Two Violent Carjackings On Same...
A Chicago man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for his role in two violent carjackings at gas stations that occurred on the same night in 2022, authorities reported. Edmund Singleton, 35, and two co-defendants were involved in both carjackings in November 2022, according to the United States...
Kedzie Avenue in Albany Park Becomes a Hub for Middle Eastern-Style Cafes, as Four...
Get more recipes, food news, and stories at wttw.com/food or by signing up for our Deep Dish newsletter. Have a food story or recommendation? Email us at [email protected]. As coffee behemoth Starbucks closes hundreds of stores, a different type of coffee shop is rapidly expanding: Middle Eastern-style cafes. Along...
