Prohibition-era gun discovered in walls of distillery linked to Al Capone
A Chicago-area distillery known for its deep ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era has uncovered a striking new piece of its past, hidden for decades inside its walls.
Man gets 10 years for shooting woman who believed he wouldn’t do anything in...
A Skokie man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for shooting a woman in the face during an early-morning argument in her “nice White neighborhood” on the Northwest Side in November 2023. Judge James Obbish handed down the sentence to Nathan Frazer, 25, who pleaded...
Chicago Catholic school that ‘moved an expressway’ to close at end of year
The Catholic school that forced a change in the 1950s design of a popular Chicago expressway will close at the end of the academic year, the school announced. The historic St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, located at1255 North Noble Street in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, will close for good at the end of the...
Chicago Girl, 14, Scarred in Alleged Acid Attack by Bullies
A 14-year-old Chicago girl is recovering from what her mother describes as a terrifying chemical attack in their apartment complex, leaving the teen with third-degree burns. The mother told local reporters that other youths allegedly threw a corrosive liquid at her daughter, seriously injuring her. According to the...
Starbucks on Dempster reopens Tuesday without unionized workers
The Starbucks at 1901 Dempster St. reopened early Tuesday morning over the objections of unionized staff who remain on strike. The store, which currently is operating shorter hours, is staffed by new workers, managers from other stores and a few employees who previously worked at the location and decided to cross the...
Students at 2 suburban high schools walk out of classes to protest ICE
Students at two high schools in Chicago's suburbs walked out of classes on Tuesday afternoon to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Flight from D.C. to San Francisco diverted to Chicago due to unruly passenger
A United Airlines flight from Washington D.C. to San Francisco was diverted to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Monday night, due to an unruly passenger.
Burglars’ bomb at Oak Park restaurant causes $18k in damage
Oak Park police are investigating a burglary incident involving an explosive device that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a local restaurant. Two unknown men reportedly used a crowbar to gain entry through the backdoor of the Q-Bbq restaurant in the 100 block of North Marion Street in the early morning hours...
These 12 Illinois Steakhouses Are Worth Waiting Hours For
Illinois knows how to serve up a serious steak and it doesn’t stop at Chicago’s city limits. From the bustling streets of downtown to charming small towns scattered across the state, Illinois is packed with steakhouses that make your mouth water just thinking about them. These aren’t your average dinner spots, either.
Chicago, IL Weather Alert: 2 to 5 Inches of Snow Brings Slippery Commute...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Illinois – An overnight snowfall is expected to create hazardous travel across far northern Illinois, with slick roads likely to affect the Wednesday morning commute. According to the National...
