1 injured, 1 in custody after argument leads to stabbing in Albany Park
CHICAGO — A man is recovering in the hospital, and a suspect is in custody after an argument led to a stabbing on the Northwest Side on Monday afternoon. Chicago police said the incident unfolded just before 6:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of North Pulaski Road, in Albany Park. According to police, the incident […]
Manhattan, IL – Police Alert: Search Warrant Executed in White Feather Subdivision
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Manhattan, IL – The Manhattan Police Department executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon at a home in the White Feather Subdivision, confirming the action was part of an active criminal investigation...
Suspect died of self-inflicted wound after shots fired at, by police officers in Batavia:...
An investigation has been completed into the death of a suspect after shots were fired at and by police officers last year in the west suburbs, officials said.
Plano man arrested after attempted home invasion in Montgomery
A Plano man is under arrest following an alleged attempted home invasion in Montgomery Sunday morning. Montgomery police say 32-year-old Jalen K. Ruff is charged with attempted home invasion, criminal damage to property, domestic battery and assault. Police were initially called to a report of criminal damage to...
Semi hits I-94 overpass in Chicago, garbage truck hits trailer, ISP says
CHICAGO - A semi-truck struck an overpass on Interstate 94 on Chicago's South Side on Monday, leading to its trailer becoming loose and being hit by a garbage truck. Troopers responded to the scene of a rollover crash in the southbound lanes on the Bishop Ford Freeway at 127th Street around 4:30 p.m., according to...
Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says
CHICAGO - Homicides in Chicago last year fell to the lowest level in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department. There were 416 homicides in Chicago last year, which also represents a 29% decrease from 2024, the department said. Murders by year in Chicago. 2025: 416.
South and West Side clergy call for relief from ‘sinful’ property tax spikes
In March, the Rev. Walter McCray, a West Garfield Park resident and the pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church on the West Side, was billed $818.76 for the first installment of his property taxes. In December, he was billed more than $4,236, his property assessment nearly tripling after he rebuilt...
New ComEd discount addresses rising energy costs
With the cost of electric bills up significantly this last year, there’s a new discount for Chicago area, income-eligible ComEd customers. On Jan. 1, ComEd launched its Low-Income Discount program, which offers percentage-based discounts on electric bills to income-eligible customers. These customers have a...
3 people injured in crash on I-90 near O’Hare International Airport
Three people were injured Tuesday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near O'Hare International Airport.
Western Avenue Drive Turns Bloody In Brighton Park SUV Ambush
A Sunday night drive on Western Avenue turned violent when a gunman opened fire on a car in Brighton Park, leaving a 37-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman wounded, according to police. The woman was critically injured, while the man was reported in good condition at Mount Sinai Hospital. What...

















