Real ID requirements: Where you’ll need one, and what you’ll need to get it
After years of back-and-forth, Real ID requirements will go into effect later this year, and Illinois residents are busy preparing for the new rules. Real ID laws were passed in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, but have been slowly rolled out across the country as states have been required to beef up...
Man arrested after shooting on Near West Side
CHICAGO — A man is in custody after he allegedly stole a security guard’s gun and opened fire on the city’s Near West Side on Saturday morning. According to Chicago police, the incident unfolded just after 9 a.m. in a building in the 1300 block of South Racine Avenue. Officers said it all began after […]
2 men were part of burglary team that ripped doors off businesses with chains,...
Businesses across Chicago have been hit hard by burglars over the past couple of years. Incidents citywide were up 3% in 2024, primarily due to increases in commercial burglaries rather than residential break-ins. Now, prosecutors have charged two men with being part of a prolific burglary crew that either used...
Reward offered to find driver who killed woman in Chicago Lawn hit-and-run
Cook County Crime Stoppers are holding on to hope that a deadly hit-and-run crash can be solved three months later. They went back to the scene of the crash on Saturday, near 67th and Western to hand out flyers with pictures of the silver car that struck and killed 54-year-old Tanja Safforld as she was crossing the...
Cook County fugitive on the run after escaping electronic monitoring: sheriff
CHICAGO - A 21-year-old fugitive in Cook County is on the run after escaping electronic monitoring and removing his GPS tracking device, authorities said. What we know: — The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Friday it is actively searching for Jamond Thomas, who was court-ordered to electronic monitoring in May 2024.
3 Cook County residents detained after stealing SUV, fleeing police at 130 mph: officials
Three Cook County residents, Xavier Carrasco, Matthew Perez, and Mariano Martinez, were detained after allegedly stealing a high-end SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase earlier this month. A fourth suspect, Jocelyn Gonzalez, was not detained. The suspects face multiple charges, including possession of a...
Chicago High-Speed Pursuit Uncovers Significant Drug Haul
CHICAGO - In the early hours of Friday, a Chicago resident led suburban police on a dangerous high-speed chase, reaching nearly 100 mph. The pursuit culminated in the discovery of over 150 grams of illegal narcotics within the vehicle, as reported by DuPage County prosecutors.
Devastating! South Side Family Shattered by Deadly Stabbings
Teone Jones was the heart of her family. Her brothers, DeVante and Malik Wilson, described her as a strong and loving mother whose children meant everything to her. But now, her family is facing an unimaginable tragedy. On Thursday night, 33-year-old Teone Jones was stabbed to death in her home...
Here’s What You Need To Try At Portillo’s
Take a step into the world of Chicago food culture. When you enter a Portillo’s, you’re greeted with extravagant retro decorations, mouthwatering scents, and, of course, delicious food. Portillo’s is a Chicago fast food chain serving up dishes from hot dogs and Italian beef, to burgers and shakes....
2 Chicago suburbs named among America’s richest retirement towns in recent ranking
A recent ranking from personal finance website GOBankingRates listed the richest retirement towns in the United States, with two Chicago suburbs finding their way into the list's top 10. The ranking analyzed cities with populations of at least 15,000 with senior populations of 25% or higher. Each city's median...
