Rat birth control pilot program shows promise in Lincoln Park
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
Suspect in deadly Chicago stabbing arrested in California, police say
CHICAGO - A Chicago man accused in a deadly stabbing last year was arrested in California, authorities said. Carlos Ochoa-Ynaga, 49, was arrested Wednesday in the 4000 block of West Orange Street in Riverside, California, according to Chicago police. He is charged with one felony count of first-degree murder. Police...
Chase ditches Chicago skyline themed cards
For decades, Chicagoans have been able to show their city pride with an image of the skyline on their Chase debit cards; but a spokesperson confirmed that the bank is no longer making cards with the image, and the internet isn't happy.
Teen daughter of Chicago man detained by immigration agents dies after cancer battle: spokesperson
The teen daughter of a Chicago man who was held in custody by immigration authorities has died after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, a family spokesperson told ABC7.
Madison restaurant owner detained by ICE receives community support
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison restaurant owner was detained by ICE in Chicago while returning home from Mexico, prompting community members to rally support for his business and family. Noel Quintana, who owns the downtown restaurant Señor Machetes, was detained at the O’Hare International Airport. Quintana was in...
Police: Suspect In Deadly Chicago Stabbing Detained In California
A Chicago man accused of a fatal stabbing last year has been detained in California, according to authorities. Carlos Ochoa-Ynaga, 49, was detained on Wednesday in the 4000 block of West Orange Street in Riverside, California, according to Chicago police. He has been charged with one felony count of first-degree...
$10,000 reward offered for arrests in 2 separate homicides on Chicago’s South Side
The Cook County Crime Stoppers are canvassing areas on the South Side where police are investigating two separate homicides.
Illinois Attorney Dances After Client Avoids 30-Year Sentence With Not Guilty Verdict, Internet Jokes:...
Attorneys employ various methods to celebrate a win. Some just keep their heads down and move on. Others might thank the jury, shake a few hands, and call it a day. But this time, an attorney in Chicago, Illinois, did something different, and now the internet has something new to talk about.
This day in history: The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
On February 14, 1929, the city of Chicago witnessed one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Known as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, this …
This Italian Bakery In Illinois Has Been Rolling Cannoli By Hand For Decades
Craving a true taste of Chicago’s Little Italy that still feels alive in the present day? One longtime pastry counter in Illinois has been shaping cannoli and Italian sweets for more than a century, building its reputation on consistency rather than flash. The shells arrive crisp, the ricotta smooth...

















