Suspect sought in shooting of 14-year-old in the Loop
Chicago police have released surveillance images of the person they believe to be responsible for shooting a 14-year-old boy in the Loop earlier this month. The shooting occurred around 8:35 p.m. on February 16 in the first block of East Washington Street, in the heart of downtown Chicago. Officers had...
Morgue Mix-Up Fury Spurs Springfield Showdown Over Cook County Chaos
After a string of painful complaints from Chicago-area families, state lawmakers have dropped a pair of House bills that could change how medical examiners identify remains and notify next of kin. One proposal has been nicknamed the Kelvin F. Davis Act, honoring a man whose relatives say his body sat at the Cook...
Popeye’s worker fired gun at customers who wanted to split the check, prosecutors claim
Complicated order! Prosecutors say a fried chicken restaurant drive-thru worker opened fire on a customer’s car because they wanted to split the check after he had already rung up the purchase. Tramain Beeks, 21, is accused of firing a shot at a vehicle leaving the Popeyes at 7430 South...
Woman says drunk woman fell over in Chicago restaurant. Then the server says something...
A Chicago woman had an unusual experience when dining at an Italian restaurant. That’s because a woman nearby bumped into her date multiple times throughout the night and fell into her own appetizer midway through service. TikToker Dana Nozime (@dananozime) was on a date at one of her favorite spots in the Chicago...
166 pounds of meth in suburban man’s garage results in 6-year prison sentence
A Cicero man accused of storing more than 166 pounds of methamphetamine in garbage bags inside his garage has been sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to drug delivery charges. William Lebron, 42, entered his guilty plea to delivery of methamphetamine in exchange for the sentence...
The Giant Burgers At This Low-Key Illinois Restaurant Have Earned Midwest-Wide Fame
Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, one burger at a time, and this longtime Elmhurst favorite is exactly that kind of place. In suburban Illinois, the modest roadside stand has been serving burgers since 1948, holding onto a style that feels increasingly rare. The operation is simple and direct: order...
Man killed in drive-by shooting in Chicago Lawn, police say
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side early Saturday morning, police said.
Man shot 14-year-old during Kennedy Expressway road rage altercation: ISP
An Avondale man is facing felony charges after allegedly firing a gun at another vehicle during a road rage confrontation on the Kennedy Expressway last week, injuring a 14-year-old boy. Illinois State Police said the altercation occurred around 3:14 p.m. on February 18 near Ogden Avenue. According to prosecutors,...
No longer free: Parking fees at Fashion Outlets of Chicago spark mixed reactions
You may want to plan ahead if you’re heading to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. Parking is no longer free unless you’re staying for a short visit or spending a certain amount inside.
The Vast Majority of Riders Suspended by Chicago Transit Agencies are Black or Latino
An analysis by the Chicago Tribune reveals that a little-known program that allows transit agencies to ban riders has overwhelmingly been used against Black and Latino riders. According to an article by Talia Soglin in Chicago Tribune, “The mass transit suspension program was made possible by a 2023 change in state...
