Carmine’s restaurant returning to Gold Coast after nearly 3 years, $4M remodel
Carmine's, a Gold Coast Rush Street staple, is about to make its return to Chicago in a newly refurbished space after being closed for nearly three years.
Quiet ‘Cult’ Church Spreads Across Chicago Suburbs Amid Lawsuits and Scrutiny
The World Mission Society Church of God, a religious movement founded in South Korea and described as a “cult” by some former congregants, has been quietly widening its presence across the Chicago area in recent years. Services now take place in converted churches and office spaces in suburbs including Niles,...
NW Side neighbors say loud noise has been humming for weeks
People living in Chicago's Belmont Gardens neighborhood said they've been dealing with a persistent droning noise, sometimes a constant hum and other times like a rocket ship taking off, since December.
‘No Kings’ protest planned this weekend
This weekend, thousands are expected to gather in Broadview to protest immigration enforcements. Demonstrations are planned outside of the ICE facility. Leslie Moreno joins us live there with what we can expect and a warning from Broadview police.
Shooting near Addison bar leaves one hospitalized
ADDISON, Ill. (WGN) — Police in Addison confirmed to WGN News on Friday that a shooting occurred near the American Tap Pub & Eatery overnight, leaving one person hospitalized. Limited details as of Friday afternoon, but area police say officers responded to the bar in the 700 block of...
Former Chicago Medical Center Manager Indicted for Alleged $900K Fraud Scheme
A former manager at a suburban Chicago medical center has found himself in legal peril after being indicted on charges of orchestrating a $900,000 fraud scheme. According to the US Attorney’s Office, Brandon Getzloff, the center’s former operations manager, used the credit cards for personal gain for three years,...
Man, 41, shot and killed on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO - A man was fatally shot on Thursday evening in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. San Jose: Get A No-Cost Solar Install If You Live In These ZipsIf you own a home and pay more than $99/month for power, you will likely qualify for this program.Energy Bill Cruncher |. What we...
13 Illinois Sandwiches Locals Say Are Worth The Extra Miles
In Illinois, sandwiches aren’t just lunch, they’re a reason to hit the road. While the state may be known for deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs, locals know the real stars are found at delis, diners, and barbecue joints scattered across the Prairie State. From towering pastrami to...
Attorneys for Good family put ICE on notice
The Chicago-based civil rights attorneys hired by the family of slain Minneapolis resident Renee Good have informed the federal government of their intent to bring a civil suit seeking damages for her killing against several agencies. Romanucci & Blandin Law also requested the federal government preserve and make...
Suspect accused of killing sleeping passenger on Chicago train filmed himself carrying out attack:...
Chicago man accused of stabbing sleeping passenger on a train allegedly recorded the deadly attack, prosecutors say. Victim had no interaction.

















