Man, 17-year-old charged with horrific murder and carjacking spree that claimed 2 lives in...
Prosecutors on Saturday will detail a brutal, deadly crime spree, saying that an 18-year-old man and his 17-year-old accomplice traveled from Boystown to the Far South Side in the early morning hours of February 11, killing two men for no apparent reason as they carjacked and robbed victims across Chicago.
Loop Office Worker Blindsided Near Daley Plaza as Random Punch Stuns Commuters
A 27-year-old woman on her way to work in the Loop says she was suddenly punched from behind at the Washington and Clark crosswalk near Daley Plaza earlier this week, leaving her hurt and rattled. She recorded and posted a video of the moments after the attack, and says that since a visit to urgent care, she has...
Massive plume of smoke billows from Chicago building as flames erupt from roof
A building in Chicago was scorched by flames Saturday afternoon, sending a plume of dark smoke into the air and two people to a local hospital. Around 5:20 p.m., a massive plume of grey smoke could be seen rising from a building near the 3000 block of West Madison Street in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Rare Shohei Ohtani card pulled in Downers Grove | ChicagoLIVE
Big pull in Downers Grove. A teen snagged a rare Shohei Ohtani card worth about $5,000 at Mark’s Card Shop, according to owner Mark Gronek.
Beverly record store faces more setbacks after New Year’s Day crash
CHICAGO - A family-owned record store in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood is facing another setback. It comes after a driver crashed into the Beverly Phono Mart in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, which forced the family to close the store indefinitely. What we know:. On Feb. 2, a...
Man found dead inside car in Streeterville parking garage
CHICAGO — An investigation is underway this weekend after a man was found dead inside a car in a Streeterville parking garage early Friday morning. According to police, the victim was found in a parking garage located in the 100 block of East Ohio Street around 4 a.m. Friday. Responding officers arrived on the scene...
The Chicago Dogs At This Italian Restaurant In Illinois Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Nestled among Chicago’s bustling streets, Luke’s Italian Beef serves up hot dogs so authentically Windy City that they practically whisper “da Bears” with every bite. This unassuming spot has mastered the art of the Chicago-style dog while keeping prices in a realm where mere mortals can still afford lunch without...
Chicago FBI warns of impostors posing as agents
CHICAGO — The FBI’s Chicago field office released images of a man and woman who it said posed as agents to scam people out of money. The fraudsters flashed credentials, sat at a desk with flags and the FBI seal in the background, during what appeared to be video calls. The FBI said communication typically […]
The Most Divisive Hot Dog In Illinois Is Hiding At This No-Frills Neighborhood Institution
On a stretch of Grand Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, a narrow counter stand has been serving the same style of hot dog since 1954, and it has never shown much interest in softening its edges. The specialty here is the Depression-style dog, built fast and handed over without ceremony. This...
West Coast Coffee Stampede Hits Melrose Park With First Dutch Bros Drive Thru
A long-vacant corner of Mannheim Road is trading quiet windows for caffeine runs. Dutch Bros Coffee, the Oregon-founded drive-thru chain, is set to open its first drive-thru in the Chicago suburbs at 1931 North Mannheim Road in Melrose Park, bringing its West Coast-style service closer to city commuters and suburban...
