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Jim’s Original, Chicago’s oldest operating hot dog stand, is preparing to leave its longtime Maxwell Street location after more than 85 years as UIC moves forward with redevelopment plans. The restaurant plans to relocate to 18th Street and Canalport Avenue, but some East Pilsen neighbors are protesting the...

Firefighters responded to a fire in the 4500 block of South Kilpatrick in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago on Wednesday afternoon.

A man is now facing a DUI charge after three tollway workers were struck on I-294 in Des Plaines over the weekend, Illinois State Police said. One of the workers died.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Chicago arrested Luis Manuel Saucedo-Cardenas. The violent illegal alien felon and suspected former gang member was intentionally released by the Chicago Police Department. The troubling occurrence is repeating itself in multiple sanctuary jurisdictions across

A man who helped rob two Red Line passengers of their shoes, cash, and other belongings during an early morning stickup last summer has been sentenced to five years in prison. George McCray, 19, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and received the five-year sentence from Judge Arthur Willis, according to court records

Walking into West Town’s Guillotine Bakery it’s hard to know where to look first. There’s the sparkly copper U-shaped counter near the front door. Above it hangs six industrial lights emitting a soft yellow glow. An old link chain is delicately draped on one of the earth-toned, color-washed walls. But come Wednesday, J

A man was stabbed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train downtown Chicago, police said.

ILLINOIS — Two people were injured after a crash involving two vehicles brought down a utility pole on Interstate 57 on Chicago’s South Side early Wednesday morning, according to Illinois State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 5:55 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 103rd Street. State police said a r

ALGONQUIN, Ill. - A Chicago-area man was ordered to be held in custody after recording his eighth arrest for driving under the influence, which resulted in six people being hospitalized. The backstory:. The crash happened Sunday on South Randall Road in Algonquin, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

The audience was impressed with Tyvion Campbell’s dance move at her graduation ceremony. However, the faculty at Chicago Tech Academy was not. The audience was impressed with Tyvion Campbell's dance move at her graduation ceremony. However, the faculty at Chicago Tech Academy, where the 18-year-old attended, was not. V