Bronzeville residents say massive tree, debris remains 2 weeks after strong storms
Residents say the mess left by the storm hasn't been cleaned up, posing safety concerns and even preventing trash pick-up.
Suburban nurse had front row seat to I-290 blast, survived to talk about it
For hours on June 4, state and federal authorities and the bomb squad didn't know what they were dealing with. A blast inside an SUV on the outbound I-290, the driver dead and traffic closed off. Right there in the Hot Zone was motorist Desiree Mondragon with her toddler son,...
Maintenance workers at six Illinois Prime Healthcare Hospitals could strike
More than 50 skilled maintenance workers at six Prime Healthcare hospitals across Illinois could walk off the job as early as July 2 after issuing a 10-day strike notice, according to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. The union represents 53 building engineers, maintenance workers and chief engi
CTA plans to charge for parking spots under train tracks in Lakeview
North Wilton Avenue in Lakeview is just one block from Wrigley Field, so parking in the neighborhood is already tight, but the CTA wants to start charging residents for the parking spots behind their homes because they're under the CTA train tracks.
Chicago teens discuss ways to address mass gatherings during city hall hearing
Chicago teens addressed elected leaders at City Hall about large gatherings and possible solutions during a subcommittee hearing on Wednesday afternoon. Several teens from different parts of Chicago got a chance to share their testimonies and experiences, which they hope will inform any ordinances the City Council will
South Shore Line suspends service after train derailment and power loss
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Shore Line is suspending all train services on Wednesday due to a freight train derailment and power loss near East Chicago and Gary. Passengers are asked to find alternate transportation to and from Chicago for the rest of the night and potentially Thursday morning’s commute.
‘We still don’t have power’: Illinois residents wake to destruction after severe storms
"Will be getting rid of tree in my backyard as soon as the power is restored."
DHS: Illinois Former Teacher Helped Two Alleged Tren de Aragua Gunmen During House Party...
Federal immigration agents arrested a former Illinois teacher accused of helping two alleged Tren de Aragua members before and after a Chicago house party shooting that left three people dead. Authorities said Giovanna Mercedes Moreno Occhipinti, 32, a Venezuelan national with Italian citizenship, drove the two suspect
3 shot, 1 critically hurt in University Village, Chicago police say
Three people were shot in the University Village neighborhood on Thursday morning, Chicago police said.
Black-owned grocery store coming to West Pullman next year, alderman says
The alderman says the new grocery store could not come at a better time, along with the CTA Red Line expansion and new townhomes going up nearby.
