‘Attacked me and followed me’: Lifeguard allegedly shoots 2 teens outside pool, killing 1...
A Chicago lifeguard is facing murder and attempted murder charges for allegedly gunning down two teens at a local pool, telling police: "Those two kids attacked me and followed me," according to cops. The post 'Attacked me and followed me': Lifeguard allegedly shoots 2 teens outside pool, killing 1 and wounding...
3 people shot through window of bar and grill in Berwyn, Illinois
Three people were injured after shots were fired into Junior's Bar & Grille in Berwyn overnight Saturday.
Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows
CHICAGO - Late last year, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pointed out that in 2025, the city could see the lowest level of violent crime in years. In a talk with the City Club of Chicago, Johnson said it was possible that the city could record fewer than 500 homicides this year, a mark not seen since before the spike...
Man killed in stabbing at Navy Pier, suspect seriously wounded, Chicago police say
A man was killed in a stabbing Sunday evening at Navy Pier, Chicago police said. The suspect was seriously wounded in the fight.
5 Suspects Sought in Violent Red Line Armed Robbery Near 69th Street Station
CHICAGO — A group of five individuals is being sought by police following a violent armed robbery aboard a CTA Red Line train that left a woman assaulted and shaken. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. on June 21 as the train approached the 69th Street station on Chicago’s South Side.
Cook County program to waive traffic fees for low-income residents made permanent
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A program designed to allow low-income Chicago residents to have their traffic fees waived has been made permanent due to a new law. Under the program, eligible fees, fines, and costs due to traffic violations would be waived in Cook County for people experiencing financial hardship. County...
Aldi’s First-Ever Farmer’s Market Thrills Shoppers with Unexpected Surprise
Aldi’s first-ever farmers market brought summer flavors and wallet-friendly deals we didn’t know we needed!
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for portions of Chicago area
Note: The latest weather story for Monday, June 30, with more storms on the way, can be found here. Our original story from Sunday continues below. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for a portion of Lake County on Sunday night as fierce storms approached the area. The National...
Sharp drop in arrests, other long-term crime trends shown in new Cook County data...
Throughout 2019, Chicago police officers made nearly 80,000 arrests before scaling them back significantly during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the following spring. Now five years later, that drop appears not to be just a COVID-era blip: In recent years, arrests have rebounded slightly, but annually police...
People Drive From All Over Illinois To Eat At This Mom-And-Pop Bakery
Tucked away in Naperville sits a brick building with a green roof that’s become a pilgrimage site for carb enthusiasts throughout the Prairie State. Fiene’s Bakery might look unassuming from the outside, but inside awaits a sugar-laden wonderland that has Illinoisans calculating just how far they’re willing to drive...
