Cook County police find drugs and gun during Chicago traffic stop
CHICAGO - A 25-year-old man already on probation is facing new charges after drugs and a gun were found during a recent traffic stop in River North, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. What we know:. Officers with the Sheriff’s Police Community Safety Team stopped a vehicle as part...
Police Department brass accused Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget office of ‘systemically’ delaying paychecks
CHICAGO - Chicago Police Department brass accused Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration of deliberately slowing down paychecks for dozens of employees this summer in a fiery email that warned the city was jeopardizing its compliance with the federal consent decree. Police Department Deputy Director Ryan Fitzsimons...
Jack in the Box – never forgotten and welcome back
One of my first jobs as a teenager was at the Jack in the Box restaurant in Calumet City. I think I was making $1.45 per hour, which would have been the minimum wage at the time. It was a typical kid job at the time. We made tacos and...
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg Declines Second Term Amid Ethics Reforms
In a move marking yet another chapter in the storied tension between the Windy City's executive office and its ethical watchdog, Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg has decided to forego the pursuit of a second term. This announcement, as reported by Chicago Sun-Times, comes amidst a backdrop of widespread...
Naperville ranked among top 25 safest places to live in the US
No. 12 – Arlington Heights. Coming in at No. 1 this year was Johns Creek, Georgia. The safest cities list wasn’t the only ranking Naperville landed on in U.S. News & World Report this year. Recently, it was named the third best place to live in Illinois, with Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove coming in at No. 1 and...
Prolific burglary ring member charged: $1M stolen from Chicago-area retailers
A man from Chicago was charged as a part of a burglary ring that stole more than $1 million in merchandise and cash from Chicago-area retailers during at least 115 burglaries, the Illinois Attorney General’s office said. 29-year-old Dequane J. Hall was charged by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s...
Chicago’s budget deficit threatened by pension bill that awaits Pritzker’s signature
At the center of the debate is a plan to boost pension payouts for some police and fire retirees.
Neighbors Complain of ‘Horrific Smell’ Coming From Southeast Side Factory
Some Southeast Side neighbors say their community reeks. Residents in the South Deering community have been complaining of a putrid stench coming from a vegetable oil plant for decades now. The Pullman Innovations facility has reportedly been the site of a major disturbance to those living near it, who call the odor...
Will County, IL – ‘Mob Action’ Leads to Four Arrests After Sunday’s Summer Fest...
Braidwood, IL – A violent altercation at the Summer Fest Carnival in Braidwood Sunday evening resulted in two individuals being injured and four people charged. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on July 20, 2025, at Old Smokey Park, located at 245 W. 1st St., when a crowd’s escalating tension led to a physical...
Stan’s Donuts opening in Naperville this August
Chicago-based doughnut shop Stan’s Donuts will open its doors this August at Block 59, located at 408 S. Route 59, according to a news release. Grand opening treats at Naperville’s Stan’s Donuts. To celebrate the opening of its 18th standalone location in Illinois, Stan’s Donuts is offering...
