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ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Interstate 55 in Chicago’s southwest suburbs early Sunday morning. The crash happened in the I-55 southbound lanes near Weber Road in Romeoville, according to the Illinois State Police. Troopers responded to the scene around 12:39 a.m....

Inside a shelter in Illinois, several dogs stayed pressed together in a corner of their kennel, keeping to themselves in near silence. Their fur hung heavy with mats and dirt, and everything around them seemed too much to take in. Volunteers, used to the usual noise and restless energy, noticed right away that...

Chicago Public Schools students will now have a longer summer break, according to the district's academic calendar that was finalized this week. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 can look forward to 81 days of summer before the 2026-2027 school year, a whole two weeks longer than last summer. On...

A 61-year-old man with two previous convictions for attempted murder drove all the way from Georgia to help kill a man on Chicago’s West Side last summer, prosecutors say. Donnell Simmons faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Navell Morris, 28, who was shot multiple times on August 17, 2025, at the...

Three men were shot inside of a home's basement Saturday on the city's Northwest Side, Chicago police said. A 24-year-old man was killed.

Even if residents in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood don't use Pride Cleaners for dry cleaning, most recognize the building. A slanted roof. Mid-century style. And the iconic, colorful sign reading “PRIDE” that’s become a point of pride for the entire South Side neighborhood. “This is a pillar,” said...

A US Marshals task force in St. Louis has arrested a 35-year-old West Side man in connection with the deadly shooting of a father and son at their family’s jewelry store in Little Village last October, according to Chicago police. Muhammad Thomas is set to appear for a detention...

The ages of the victims range from 15 to 63, according to Chicago police.

NORTH CENTER — A restaurant offering Roman-style pizza as well as croissants, doughnuts and coffee is now open in the former Hero’s sandwich shop across from Lane Tech. Retro Pizza, 3600 N. Western Ave., held a soft opening last week to offer its unique take on pizza at a locale where bus commuters, cyclists, joggers...

Looking for amazing thrift stores in Illinois that won’t break the bank?. These 7 epic shops offer incredible finds and unbeatable deals!. 1. Village Discount Outlet (Chicago) Walking into Village Discount Outlet feels like stepping into a treasure hunter’s dream come true. This place is huge, and we’re...