Planet Fitness offers free summer gym membership — if you’re young enough
You may not be eligible, but someone in your household could qualify.
Illinois Secretary of State issues warning about DMV text message scam
A warning was issued Wednesday afternoon about a text message scam. Con artists are posing as the Illinois DMV.
Man accused of beating his mother to death in Illinois home
The 20-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder.
Overnight rolling shootout ends in crash on Northwest Side
CHICAGO (WGN) — Police are searching for answers on Wednesday morning after an overnight rolling shootout ended in a crash on the city’s Northwest Side. According to police, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 7700 block of West Belmont Avenue in Dunning. The incident began as the victim, a...
Boy hit by car in own driveway in Chicago suburb hospitalized
A child is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in his own driveway Tuesday evening, according to St. Charles police.
Mother says unsafe unit played role in 4-year-old son’s fall out window
A 4-year-old boy was hurt when he accidentally fell out of an apartment window on Memorial Day. His mother says her safety concerns about their home have not been addressed.
Dave Portnoy Names His Favorite Pizza in Chicago—And It’s Not Where You Think
Dave Portnoy has eaten more pizza than most of us will in a lifetime, and he's not shy about ranking every last slice. But his favorite pizza in Chicago? That answer surprised everyone, including me. Dave Partnoy's Highest-Rated Illinois Pizza Spots? I Already Did That Homework for You. If you're...
$5,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest in murder of 2-month-old Kayson Flowers
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the death of 2-month-old Kayson Flowers, who died from multiple injuries due to child abuse.
CHA Board of Commissioners Approves Community Enhancements for Altgeld Gardens
Altgeld Gardens (Photo Credit: Zol87/Wikimedia Commons). CHA Board approves next phase of development at Roosevelt Square; Agency provides updates on Year of Renewal initiatives. At its May 2025 Board Meeting held today, the Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved two actions that will provide...
Man accused of firing shots through sidewalk grate at CTA Red Line station in...
CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago man accused of firing shots at pedestrians while hiding under a sidewalk grate in the Loop is set to make a court appearance on Wednesday. Chicago police say 34-year-old Rayvon Savary, an Auburn Gresham resident, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm and...
