Joy Akhigbe: Chicago police search for missing 16-year-old girl
CHICAGO - A 16-year-old girl was reported missing early Wednesday morning from the city's South Side, according to police. Joy Akhigbe, 16, was last seen in the 1900 block of South Wabash Avenue in the South Loop neighborhood. Akhigbe is described as a Black girl with brown eyes and black...
Walmart to remodel 10 Illinois stores in 2026. See which ones
Walmart is remodeling 10 Illinois stores this year to modernize its in-store and online shopping experiences, expanding its assortment of healthy foods and affordable items. The Illinois updates are part of the company's plan to remodel more than 650 Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets across the country in 2026. Walmart is also opening about 20 new stores nationwide in 2026 and early 2027. The...
12 Lombard, Illinois Restaurants Locals Say Are Worth Visiting
In Illinois, one small suburb quietly delivers a dining scene that surprises almost everyone who takes a closer look. Lombard may be best known for its lilac festival, yet its restaurants deserve just as much attention, if not more. Behind unassuming storefronts and familiar streets, a mix of inviting neighborhood...
Brookfield police arrest man on Cook County warrant
Brookfield police arrested a 26-year-old Chicago man on April 11 after learning there was a warrant out for his arrest. Around 3:30 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Morton and Washington avenues on a report of a loud noise complaint. There, the officer saw three people seated inside a dormant vehicle. The officer approached the passenger side of the...
Chicago crime: Person found shot to death in car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO - A person was found shot to death inside a car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday morning on Chicago's South Side. Police said the male, whose age was unknown, was found around 8:30 a.m. inside a vehicle with several gunshot wounds in the 8600 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago’s South Side as city battles wave...
A car exploded during an alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side over the weekend, with no arrests made amid a wave of similar incidents.
$1,000 reward offered for information in Fulton Market District armed robbery
A 49-year-old man was approached by two suspects who robbed him at gunpoint on Feb. 12. One of the suspects beat the victim before fleeing the scene.
Ground stop issued at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport due to thunderstorms
A ground stop was issued for planes arriving to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday afternoon due to thunderstorms, according to the FAA. Around 2:50 p.m., a ground stop was issued for all departures to O'Hare as thunderstorms rolled through the area. The ground stop is scheduled to continue until 4 p.m. but the probability of extension was medium, according to the FAA...
Roseland Church Fire Triggers 2‑11 Alarm on Chicago’s South Side
Chicago's Far South Side was jolted Tuesday when firefighters rushed to a church in the 10600 block of South Perry Avenue after a 2-11 alarm was struck, drawing a large response from across the city. Photos shared from the scene showed thick smoke pouring from the building and multiple companies working every side of the structure. Officials did not immediately report any injuries...
New coffee shop draws from local favorites
Boulevard Java has opened inside the historic Boulevard Arcade at 1033 South Boulevard, assembling some of Oak Park’s most beloved local vendors under one roof, two minutes on foot from the Oak Park Metra station. The shop held its grand opening April 23, anchored by a simple promise: the best of Oak Park, ready when you are.

















