As Real ID deadline nears, here’s how to find out if you already have...
We're just weeks away from the Real ID deadline taking effect, meaning that you won't be able to board a domestic flight or enter secure federal facilities without a Real ID. But not everyone will need one, and others may already have one. With the Real ID rollout causing confusion...
The Cheesecake Factory opening new suburban location in bustling new dining area
A beloved chain known for its generous bread basket, massive menus and delicious desserts is coming to the western suburbs. The Cheesecake Factory will open a brand new location at Naperville's up-and-coming Block 59 shopping and restaurant district this summer, according to an alert. The 8,700-square-foot restaurant...
South Shore stabbing: Woman charged in 2024 death of 61-year-old man
CHICAGO - A woman has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened last year in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Chicago police said Catherine Perry, 34, was arrested Tuesday in the 1800 block of East 71st Street. She faces one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted aggravated...
Police: Chicago Man Charged for Snatching Musician’s ‘Irreplaceable’ $10,000 Violin from Train
A Chicago man is accused of robbing a musician of his one-of-a-kind violin that is worth $10,000. Thirty-nine-year-old Timothy Johnson is identified as the suspect in the case surrounding the custom-made instrument that was recently stolen off the Blue Line train, CWB Chicago reported Thursday. Musician Cyrus...
Man Accused of Stabbing Wife Called 12-Year-Old Who Dialed 911 to Convince Her to...
A Chicago man has been arrested after allegedly killing his wife by stabbing her and then persuading their young children to lie about the incident. A 12-year-old girl called 911 to report her father had stabbed her mother on Saturday. Officers responded to the 2700 block of West Balmoral around 11:25 pm, where they...
Cook County launches $15M homeowner tax relief fund
The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution establishing the eligibility criteria for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, which is a $15 million program to assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills in recent years. This program will provide...
Sam’s Club to change store layouts, eliminate checkout lanes
Sam’s Club shoppers should expect to see some major changes in the coming years.
Man murdered on Lincoln Park sidewalk, 2 suspects sought
CHICAGO — Police are looking for two suspects after a man was shot and killed on a Lincoln Park sidewalk Wednesday evening. It happened around 9:20 p.m. in the 800 block of West Lill. A local resident reported hearing one gunshot, seeing a flash, and then hearing someone yell,...
Illinois State Police trooper hurt in crash on Chicago’s South Side
An Illinois state trooper was hospitalized Wednesday night after being involved in a car crash on Chicago's South Side. Police said at 4:56 p.m., the trooper was driving south on Wentworth Avenue near 51st Street — close to the Dan Ryan Expressway and also right near the Chicago Police Wentworth Area Headquarters —...
Severe thunderstorm & tornado risk rises Illinois Indiana Friday through Easter Sunday
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM, HAIL & TORNADO RISK ELEVATED FRIDAY 4/18/2025 ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, MISSOURI. METRO AREAS INCLUDE CHICAGO IL, PEORIA IL, SPRINGFIELD IL, DETROIT MI, GRAND RAPIDS MI, LANSING MI, INDIANAPOLIS IN, GARY IN.
