After a year of airbag thefts, Chicago police announce an arrest
Chicago police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a string of airbag thefts on the Near West Side and in the West Loop, marking only the second known arrest tied to a theft surge that has left more than 2,000 car owners without airbags so far this year.
Extreme heat watch taking effect in Cook County this week
An Extreme Heat Watch is taking effect on Monday in Cook County.
Pritzker signed “Stop Super Speeders” law, which will allow repeat offenders to drive if...
On May 21, the Active Transportation Alliance heralded the Illinois House and Senate passing the “Stop Super Speeders” bill (HB 4948), which spokesperson Ted Villaire wrote “will make our streets safer by reigning in repeat reckless drivers.” The legislation set the stage for using Intelligent Speed Assistance tech, wh
Skip the Fancy Crowd and Sip at This Relaxed Illinois Rooftop Bar
There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from finding a place where you can show up without worrying whether your shoes are fancy enough. Offshore Rooftop at Chicago’s Navy Pier is exactly that kind of place, a rooftop bar that somehow manages to deliver million-dollar views without the million-dollar attitude
Chicago’s First Big Grill Fest Brings Global BBQ Flavors
Get ready, food lovers! An exciting culinary event is rolling into town, promising to heat up the summer with sizzling BBQ delights and global flavors.
Man found shot to death on Greater Grand Crossing sidewalk, police say
A man was found shot to death on a South Side sidewalk on Friday evening, Chicago police said.
Streeterville Staple Volare Launches Gold Coast Pickup Window To Tame Takeout Crush
Volare, the longtime Streeterville Italian stalwart, is spinning off a pickup-only window in the Gold Coast, a move aimed squarely at taming the crush of carryout orders. The new spot will streamline the operation to high-demand pizzas and pastas so the original dining room can zero in on full-service guests and events
1 dead, 1 injured after crash involving IDOT vehicle on I-57
One person died after a crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle on I-57 in the south Chicago suburbs early Saturday morning.
13 Fabric Stores In Illinois Every Creative Person Should Have On Their Radar
For crafters, quilters, sewists, and DIY enthusiasts, a great fabric store can be just as inspiring as the project itself. Illinois is home to an impressive mix of fabric destinations, ranging from sprawling warehouses packed with endless options to specialty boutiques known for unique prints, premium materials, and ex
Cook County man had loaded gun, mushrooms, pot cigar, $10k in car, sheriff says
CHICAGO - An Oak Lawn man was found with a loaded gun, thousands of dollars in cash and drugs inside his car during a traffic stop earlier this month on Chicago’s Far South Side. What we know:. Abdelrahman Yasean, 21, is facing charges of armed violence and multiple drug...

















