Naperville IL

Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, who led the iconic Harold’s Chicken restaurant chain as CEO, has died, CBS News reports. Harold’s Chicken Corporate and the Chicago Children’s Equestrian Center, an organization Pierce-Sherrod was involved with, released a joint statement confirming her passing. “On behalf of Harold’s Chicken...

A 19-year-old Midway Airport ramp worker is charged with killing a rideshare driver and the driver’s passenger in a drunken high-speed crash outside Chicago police headquarters. Erick Garcia-Ambriz faces two counts of aggravated DUI causing death and two counts of reckless homicide in connection with the October 14,...

In a stark display of relentless pursuit, DuPage County law enforcement arrested four individuals on charges of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding within a tight nine-hour window, as reported by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. These unrelated incidents occurred across various jurisdictions including Addison,...

A tragic event unfolded on a Thursday morning when a 24-year-old woman died after her car collided head-on with a school bus in Manhattan, a suburb of Chicago. Illinois State Police reported that the accident occurred at approximately 8:17 a.m. at the intersection of Manhattan-Monee Road, near Kankakee Road. Makenna...

When Marsha Thomas’s husband died four years ago, she struggled with both grief and significant financial paperwork. Like many surviving spouses, the Chicago woman set about the job of transferring household accounts — including utility bills — into her own name. “You have to prove so many...

Sam Becker of Mokena, Ill., is a firefighter and paramedic by day. He also makes very good use of his time off work. An avid angler, the 25-year-old Becker has a special interest in fishing for the largest, toothiest things that swim in the Midwest. That takes him to some Illinois waters relatively close to his home...

A teen has been arrested in New York in connection to the fatal shooting of a high school student in Cicero, Illinois, authorities confirmed. The 17-year-old suspect, whose name is not being released due to their age, is facing charges of first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm following the death...

Golden-brown, crispy, and perfectly seasoned fried fish is a beloved comfort food across Illinois, from bustling Chicago streets to quiet suburban corners. Whether you crave a classic fish sandwich, a heaping plate of catfish fillets, or crispy shrimp on the side, the Prairie State has no shortage of restaurant...

Picture this: you’ve loaded up your plate with fried chicken, mac and cheese, and maybe some mystery casserole from the buffet line. But then you spot the dessert station glowing like a sugary beacon of hope across the dining room. Suddenly, everything changes. Illinois knows how to do buffets...

Chicago police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Sunday from the Southwest Side. Alia Marie Lozano-Gaytom was last seen on the 2600 block of West 36th Street in the Brighton Park neighborhood, according to a CPD missing person alert. Lozano-Gaytom...