Chicago to Minneapolis in Crosshairs as Hypothetical SPC Outlook Shows High-End Tornado Setup Across...
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A hypothetical Storm Prediction Center-style outlook map is illustrating what could be a high-end severe weather setup stretching from the Upper Midwest through the Mid-South, with Chicago positioned inside a broad enhanced risk corridor and areas farther northwest facing the potential for...
Viral singing mail carrier thanks family who helped raise money for new car
A Chicago-area mail carrier is thanking the family who turned him into a viral sensation and helped start an online fundraiser that helped him buy a new car. "I love you guys so much. It's because of you so many doors have been open for me that I've only dreamed of," Lavonte Harvey told the family in a "Good Morning...
Person shot near McDonald’s in Back of the Yards, Chicago police say
A person was shot near a McDonald's restaurant Wednesday on the city's South Side, Chicago police said.
Traffic Stop Lawsuits Shake Chicago Police Unit as Officers Lose Law Enforcement Powers
A dramatic development has unfolded in the ongoing investigation involving members of the Chicago Police Department, where several officers from a tactical unit accused of misconduct have been stripped of their police powers while lawsuits ... Read more
‘They Took My Baby’: Chicago-Area Parents Say DCFS Snatched Newborns From Hospital Rooms
Two Illinois couples say state child welfare workers showed up within hours of delivery and took their newborns, leaving stunned parents trying to claw their way through the juvenile court system to get their babies back. They blame confusing court “stipulations” they signed years earlier, along with medical...
Semi’s load strikes bridge; I-55 shut down in south suburbs, ISP says
The I-55 Stevenson Expressway saw extensive delays on Thursday after a semi's load hit a bridge.
The Enormous Discount Store In Illinois Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
In a world where inflation has us all checking our bank accounts before buying a pack of gum, there exists a retail unicorn in Chicago that feels like stepping into a bargain hunter’s fever dream. Continental Sales “Lots 4 Less” stands proudly on the city’s landscape, a brick fortress...
Chicago, Detroit and New York City in Expanding Winter Storm Threat Sunday Into Monday...
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A developing winter storm could impact large portions of the Midwest and Northeast from Sunday into Monday, bringing the potential for heavy snow, impactful ice, and significant travel disruptions. Forecast confidence is increasing in a broad zone of wintry precipitation, although exact snowfall...
Former Loyola Student Missing Since Feb. 18
Edgewater local Evangelina Kostianis, 22, was reported missing Feb. 18. She was last seen on the 1000 block of West Glenlake Avenue. CPD describes Kostianis as a white woman with brown hair and a light complexion, standing 4-foot-11 and weighing about 80 pounds. Information on Kostianis’ current whereabouts can’t be...
How This Chicago Seafood Restaurant Became One Of Illinois’ Most Talked-About Spots In 2026
A long-running seafood institution in Chicago has been serving memorable meals for more than four decades, and its reputation shows no sign of fading. In a city where restaurant trends shift quickly, this place continues to draw steady crowds thanks to careful preparation and a sense of tradition that feels genuine...
