Cook County, IL – Police Alert: Loaded Gun Found During I-294 Stop
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Homewood, Illinois — A routine traffic stop on Interstate 294 led to a felony charge after a loaded firearm was recovered, prompting a criminal case in south suburban Cook County. According to the Cook...
Internal investigation at DuSable Museum revealed in court hearing
An internal investigation is underway at the DuSable Museum and Education Center, but neither the media nor an attorney knew that until it was revealed in a court hearing at the Richard J. Daley Center on Tuesday, February 3. It was a revelation that surprised Attorney Justin DeLuca at the...
Drive-by shooting leaves man dead on Chicago’s Far South Side
CHICAGO - A man was killed in a drive-by shooting early Friday in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. The 29-year-old was outside around 4:30 a.m. when a red truck pulled up and someone inside started shooting at him near the intersection of Wentworth Avenue and 108th Street, according to police. The victim...
Summit residents say Hands off Argo Park
More than 100 residents filled the Summit Park District gymnasium Tuesday night filling every seat and standing along the wall and in doorways, as they warned officials not to touch Argo Park. Many had questions. Many came with the same message. “We have history. Don’t take that away from us,”...
Thieves burglarize Oak Lawn restaurant, owner says | Video
An Oak Lawn restaurant owner says he thought his manager was joking, when she said someone had broken into the business.
Illinois’ Most Legendary Cinnamon Roll Draws Fans From Miles Away
Some places are worth waking up early for, and Ann Sather on Belmont is one of them. In Illinois, its cinnamon rolls have earned near-mythic status, soft, oversized spirals crowned with icing that melts into every fold. The dining room carries the easy rhythm of a neighborhood morning: mugs refilled...
Woman inside car shot multiple times on Chicago’s West Side, police said
CHICAGO - A woman was shot multiple times while inside a car on the city’s South Side late Friday night. Officers responded around 10:35 p.m. to the 800 block of N. Leamington Avenue in the Austin neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. The 27-year-old woman was inside a...
Memo from state’s attorney’s office to Chicago mayor’s office criticizes fed investigation order
Mayor Brandon Johnson's push for police to gather evidence and investigate federal immigration officers for alleged crimes is coming under fire again Friday.
This Under-The-Radar Restaurant Is Quietly Turning Into Illinois’ Next Big 2026 Obsession
I almost walked past Dimmi Dimmi the first time. Not because it blends in, the corner actually has a soft glow at night, but because nothing about it feels like it’s trying too hard to pull you in. And lately, that’s what makes me curious. I went in thinking...
Chicago Sets Table For Giant O’Hare Concessions Shakeup
Chicago is gearing up to hand out what officials are calling the biggest airport concessions package in the country, wrapping up a long bidding process for new restaurants and shops at O’Hare. Aviation leaders say the ORDerUp program drew a flood of interest, and they expect to start naming winners this spring, a...
