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28-year-old man shot, killed on Lincoln Park sidewalk ID’d
The Cook County Medical Examiner has released the identity of the 28-year-old man shot and killed on a Lincoln Park sidewalk Wednesday night. According to the medical examiner's office, the man was identified as Kevin Patel, of Chicago. According to the office, Patel was killed in front of his residence.
16-time convicted felon robbed cellular stores while on pretrial release for 3 felony cases,...
A 16-time convicted felon is now accused of robbing cellular stores while on pretrial release for three separate felony cases. Ronald Melendez, 60, “shows his disrespect for everything,” Judge Shauna Boliker said as she ordered him detained on the new charges. Prosecutors told Boliker that victims identified...
Man attacked, beaten by 4 in the Loop overnight
They pushed the victim to the ground and he suffered injuries to the right leg and bruising to the face, police said. The four attackers are at large.
Illinois State Police Issue Stern Warning after 5th Squad Car Hit
It's supposed to be common knowledge that when you see an Illinois trooper pulled over, you move over. Many sadly are not heeding that warning with another squad car hit and the Illinois State Police issuing a stern warning as a result. According to the Public Information Office of the...
Chicago Riverwalk restaurant owner questions city’s decision to cut his lease
CHICAGO - Robert Gomez, a longtime Chicago restaurant owner, says he’s still in the dark about why the city didn’t renew his lease for a Riverwalk spot that had previously generated about $3 million in annual sales. The backstory:. Gomez ran Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk for three...
Unique Simpson: Missing teen last seen at University of Chicago Hospital on April 13,...
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 15-year-old girl last seen Sunday on the city’s South Side. Unique Simpson was last seen on April 13 at the University of Chicago Hospital, according to Chicago police. She hasn’t been heard from since.
Bill To Allow Illinois Counties To Join Indiana Passes
A little redoodle of state lines might be in the future.
City Sues Englewood Junkyard Property Owner, Mechanic Living On Lots
ENGLEWOOD — The city is suing the last known owner of a vacant lot in Englewood that’s operated as an unlicensed junkyard for at least a decade, as well as a man who lives on the property — but the man claims city officials have known about the yard for years and are seeking retribution in an attempt to “flimflam” him.
O’Hare restaurant makes list of best airport restaurants in the United States
Newsweek released its list of the 10 best full-service airport restaurants in the U.S for 2025, and one Chicago location clinched a spot. While first place was awarded to a restaurant called Whiskey River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, one of O'Hare Airport's culinary locations still made the cut....
