2 more teens charged in ‘Lakeview goons’ mob attack, bringing total to 7
Chicago police have arrested two more juveniles in connection with a mob attack and robbery linked to a group that Ald. Scott Waguespack has called the “Lakeview Goons,” bringing the total number of juveniles charged in the case to seven. The 16-year-old boys, whom a source identified as twin brothers, surrendered Tues
CPS will lay off 760 teachers, cut 5 student nonattendance days in bid to...
Chicago Public Schools leaders announced drastic plans Wednesday to close the district’s massive deficit, including laying off 760 teachers, 801 teacher aides and 162 central office and citywide staff. The district also plans to freeze spending midyear and furlough staff for five days that students were not supposed to
Nearly 50 years later, DNA identifies Chicago woman found slain in Indiana field
Investigators have identified a woman found murdered in rural Indiana in 1976 as 69-year-old Jane Hart of Chicago, thanks to decades of work and advances in genetic genealogy.
Free the baguette: Fred’s Bread has its ribbon cutting on Bastille Day
Vive la révolution! Evanston’s bakery revolution, that is. What could be more apropos than to hold a ribbon cutting for the new brick-and-mortar Fred’s Bread Bakery and Café on Bastille Day? A crowd of friends, family and other loyal customers were on hand on Wednesday to celebrate the official Evanston opening of its
Two girls escape suspicious encounter near Forest View park, police say
Two girls safe after suspicious encounter: Two girls, ages 11 and 13, ran away screaming after a man in a red or maroon SUV allegedly tried to get their attention near Forest View Park Monday evening. A nearby police officer quickly responded. Suspect description: Police are looking for a heavyset...
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling retires after 3 years leading the department
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is set to retire Wednesday after more than three decades with the department and a short tenure leading the nation’s second-largest police force. "…Once you know it’s time to go, then it’s time to move on, and then it’s time to allow someone else...
Council committee blocks Mayor Johnson’s CHA board picks | The Chicago Report
The battle over leadership at the Chicago Housing Authority isn’t going away. Today, Mayor Johnson faced more pushback from the City Council housing committee regarding his CHA board commissioner appointees: John Bartlett, Hipolito Roldan and Ramona Westbrook.
Vassar Teacher Killed In Illinois Crash
Funeral services are set for later this month for an Essexville man and his mother, killed in a July 4 crash in Geneva, Illinois. Visitation for 27-year-old Zachary Rohbock and his mother, 71-year-old Mary Wilbur, is scheduled for July 23, in Elmhurst, Illinois and funeral services will be held the following day. Rohbo
Homeless Woman Orders Coffee With Every Flavor After Being Asked Twice, Then Starts Warning...
In a bustling Chicago subway station, a small act of kindness turned into a surprising encounter when a homeless woman ordered a coffee with every flavor available. Sarah, a student commuting to school, often took the time to help those in need by buying them food or drinks. This time, her generosity led to an […]
Death investigation underway in Evanston after 8-year-old girl found unresponsive
A death investigation is underway in Evanston after an 8-year-girl was found unresponsive inside a residence. About 11:36 p.m., police and fire officials responded to a home in the 800 block of Ridge Avenue for a report of an unresponsive 8-year-old child. The child, a girl, was transported to a...
