‘Very chaotic’: Parents rush to troubled Chicago dress shop after unexpected closure
Angry and panicked parents flooded the street outside a troubled Chicago dress shop, fearing their children's prom dresses were lost when the store abruptly closed days before the big dance. But an unexpected turn of events only heightened the chaos. For years, Humboldt Park residents who wanted runway looks for...
Indiana gambling ring target defends his character
All 22 defendants charged in a sweeping federal gambling and extortion case tied to northwest Indiana restaurants pleaded not guilty Thursday during arraignments in federal court in Hammond. One of the defendants runs a restaurant in Chicago and in court filings, is described as a churchgoing benefactor.
DEA warning of heightened threat as synthetic drugs creep at alarming rates into Chicago
A new warning is going out to parents and children from Chicago's top drug enforcer about an alarming increase of potentially lethal drug combinations making their way to Chicago's illicit drug market.
Cook County facing huge payout to homeowners
A federal judge’s ruling against Cook County this week is raising big questions about how property tax debt is handled in the state. Lauren Scafidi explains how it could also cost taxpayers millions.
Suburban man charged in fatal shooting of Kenwood maintenance man last month
A suburban man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of an apartment building maintenance worker in Kenwood last month, according to Chicago police. Gaddis Price Jr., 38, is accused of first-degree murder and felony possession of a controlled substance, police said. On April 2, police responded about 5:35 p.m....
One Visit To This Hidden Illinois Spa And You’ll Be Hooked
Addiction usually gets a bad rap, but getting hooked on relaxation and self-care seems like a problem worth having. Kohler Waters Spa at Burr Ridge is the kind of place that turns skeptics into believers and first-timers into regulars. Let’s talk about how we spend our free time and money....
Body Cam Footage Show Cop Yelling ‘I’ll Kill You’ Before Shooting Man Fleeing Traffic...
Body cam video shows Chicago officer yell "I'll kill you" before firing six shots at driver Derek Jordan during March 9 Humboldt Park traffic stop, sparking COPA investigation.
21-Year-Old UIC Sprinter Killed In Mother’s Day Wrong-Way Crash On I-88
UIC sprinter Sariyah Watson was on her way home. The 21-year-old University of Illinois Chicago sprinter was driving toward DeKalb in the early hours of Sunday, May 10, to spend Mother’s Day with her mom. At around 4 a.m., on...
Video shows firefighters battle car fire, Skokie police say no injuries
Chopper 7 was over the scene as firefighters extinguished a car fire Thursday in Skokie.
Fight videos raise school safety questions at Chicago charter school
Tonight, a mother and daughter are speaking out. They claim the Chicago charter school failed to stop the bullying before it spiraled out of control. Tia Ewing has more on the family's message.

















