Teenage boy, approximately 18, dies after being shot in head in West Pullman overnight,...
CHICAGO — A teenage boy around 18 years old died after being shot in the head in a West Pullman alley overnight on the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police. Police say officers responded to a call of a person shot just after 3 a.m. Sunday in the 11900 block of South Wallace Street […]
Cook County’s 2024 Property Tax Multiplier Set at 3.0355, Raising Concerns for Homeowners
CHICAGO, IL — Cook County property owners are preparing for the impact of the Illinois Department of Revenue’s newly announced 2024 equalization factor: 3.0355. Known as the “multiplier,” this figure is essential in standardizing property assessments statewide and directly influences how tax bills are calculated...
Clock ticking for IL lawmakers to pass budget, transit funds before spring session ends
The $55 billion budget plan unveiled Friday night by Democratic leadership would include new taxes on gambling as well as tobacco and vape products.
CPD searching for missing girls: Talayah Rogers, 3, and Taliayh Rogers, 5
Police have not said when or where the two girls went missing. Anyone who sees them is asked to call Area 2 special victims unit detectives at 312-747-8274.
Anti-Cruelty’s BARK celebrates 31st year with dog party in Lincoln Park
Lots of people had some pet-friendly fun Saturday at Lincoln Park. It was the 31st year Anti-Cruelty's BARK, benefitting animals in need.
Suspect shot by police after allegedly striking officer with truck on NW Side, police...
A suspect was critically injured after being shot by police on Saturday. Chicago police said the suspect allegedly struck a cop with a truck.
18-year-old arrested for attempted car theft of priest outside Near North Side church: police
CHICAGO - An 18-year-old is in custody after allegedly attempting to steal a priest's car while it was parked outside a Near North Side church on May 21, police said. The victim, a Catholic priest, stopped to check the mail at Holy Name Cathedral Parrish before joining some of the nuns for a lunch reservation at...
A 20-year-old charged with aggravated battery of 59-year-old woman: police
CHICAGO - A 20-year-old man has been charged with aggravated battery of a 59-year-old woman in Washington Park, police said. Daymonte Burd, 20, allegedly shot and seriously wounded a 59-year-old woman in the 6100 block of S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive on Wednesday. A 33-year-old woman was also present...
Journee Barry: Missing Chicago teen last seen in North Lawndale, police say
CHICAGO - A 15-year-old girl was reported missing on Saturday, according to Chicago police. Columbus Store Closing Sale - Prices Start at $2.99 - Up To 95% OffPUZZLESUP |. Journee Barry was last seen in the 1500 block of S. Karlov Avenue in Chicago. She was last contacted on May 20.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin discusses how to manage screen time for students on summer...
CHICAGO — Students across Chicagoland are growing up for summer break, But while away from school students could end up getting a lot more exposure to screens. Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician and parenting coach, joined WGN News on Saturday morning to talk about how to manage your child’s screen time this summer. Follow...
