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Man surrenders after recognizing himself in police alert about North Side CTA attack

An Old Town man walked into his neighborhood police station and surrendered after seeing his picture broadcast across the news media as the person CPD was looking for following an attack on two CTA passengers this month, court records show. Calvin Lockett, 35, is charged with three counts of aggravated...
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Comings & Goings: Zachary’s Grill closed in Palos Heights

Zachary’s Grill in Palos Heights is closed until further notice, according to a sign taped to the restaurant’s front door. Calls to the restaurant at 13415 S. Ridgeland Ave. went unanswered. Owner Zach Kubiak did not respond to an email asking what was going on with the establishment that has been open since 2015.
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Chicago Broadcast Journalist and Newsman Dies at 94

Long-time Chicago broadcast journalist, newsman, and author James F. Ruddle died of natural causes at the age of 94 on Aug. 27, 2026, in Rye. Jim Ruddle was born in Tulsa, Okla., the youngest of three children, to parents George and Lucille [Baxter] Ruddle. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School and the University
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7 Illinois Spots Where Meatloaf Is Still a Menu Favorite

Meatloaf never needed a trendy comeback because some Illinois kitchens never stopped serving it. At old-fashioned diners, neighborhood cafes, and comfort-food restaurants across the state, thick slices still arrive with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, and all the familiar extras that make the dish so satisfying. Ea
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Storms bring heavy rain, lightning for Monday morning commute

A round of storms blew through the Chicago area as commuters headed to work Monday morning.
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Fire crews respond to building fire in Northlake

COOK COUNTY, Ill. - Fire crews were responding Monday morning to a reported building fire near North Avenue and Wolf Road in Northlake. Numerous fire trucks could be seen at the scene shortly after 8 a.m. Chopper video showed firefighters working around what appeared to be a residential building. At...
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Chicago man charged after gun, drugs found during traffic stop

CHICAGO - A Chicago man is facing felony gun and drug charges after a traffic stop in Chatham led to the recovery of a loaded firearm and suspected ecstasy. Cook County Sheriff’s police stopped a black Honda CR-V around 5:20 p.m. Aug. 24 in the 8400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue after the driver allegedly used a
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3 Chicago Restaurants Served Their Final Meals in August 2026

Chicago diners stopped by for final meals at their beloved restaurants across the city in August. The closures included a longtime Thai restaurant, a Southern-inspired brunch spot, and a Jewish deli. August Restaurant Closures in Chicago. A variety of established spots across the city served their last meals this month
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This Hole-In-The-Wall Illinois Hot Dog Spot Has A Cult Following And You Need To...

The words “cult following” get thrown around a lot these days, but Jim’s Original in Chicago has actually earned them. This bold, bright, walk-up sausage stand on South Union Avenue has inspired the kind of devotion that most restaurants spend their entire existence chasing and never quite catching.
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Burglars take ATM from Shell gas station in Irving Park

An overnight burglary left a huge mess in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood early Monday.

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