10 hospitalized after fire in West Humboldt Park apartment building, CFD says
Ten people were hospitalized after a fire in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood Friday, the Chicago Fire Department said.
Urgent Search For Missing Chicago Teenager Willie Carter Continues, Police Appeal For Public Help
The search for Willie Carter, a 14-year-old child who has been missing since November 27, 2025, is gaining traction in the community. Willie was last seen in the 13200 block of South Langley Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department. He stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 120 pounds, and has...
Mayor Johnson’s pick for Chicago Housing Authority CEO had ‘lack of operational experience’: Letter
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick to head the Chicago Housing Authority, retired Alderman Walter Burnett, was never given serious consideration because he wasn't considered qualified to run the agency, a letter obtained by ABC7 showed.
Man riding in vehicle shot in Chicago’s Gresham neighborhood, police say
CHICAGO - A man was shot while riding in a vehicle on the South Side late Thursday, according to Chicago police. Police said the shooting happened around 11:20 p.m. in the 500 block of West 76th St., in the Gresham neighborhood. A 26-year-old man was sitting in a vehicle when...
Retired judge gets probation for stealing nearly $250,000 from elderly Tuskegee Airman
A former Cook County judge who stole large sums of money from an elderly friend who served as a Tuskegee Airman received a probationary sentence on Friday. Patricia Martin, 66, received four years of probation after pleading guilty to theft of $100,000 to $500,000, according to court records. The judge also ordered...
Woman Fatally Struck by CTA Bus on South Shore Drive in Chicago After Slip
A tragic accident on Chicago's South Side resulted in the death of a woman early Wednesday morning, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. Police say that while a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus was beginning to move from a stop on South Shore Drive, the woman appeared to slip and was struck by the vehicle around 7:55 a.m.
The Cheese Pizza At This Unfussy Restaurant In Illinois Is So Good, People Drive...
Ever wondered what culinary treasure might be hiding in plain sight at Beggars Pizza in Blue Island?. While folks flock from counties away for their legendary cheese pizza, this unassuming eatery harbors a delicious secret that locals have been quietly enjoying for years. The modest brick building along a busy...
Bridgeview Mosque Foundation breaks ground on landmark $20.1 million community center
A new chapter has begun for Chicago’s southwest suburbs as construction officially starts on the Mosque Foundation Community Center, a transformative $20.1 million project designed to serve the area’s growing recreational, educational, and social needs. The groundbreaking, held Oct. 3, marks the beginning of a...
The Enormous Flea Market In Illinois Where Locals Go Crazy For Dirt-Cheap Deals
In the suburban landscape of Alsip, Illinois, exists a retail wonderland where the thrill of the hunt meets the joy of discovery – a place where one person’s castoffs become another’s treasured finds. Swap-O-Rama Flea Market stands as a monument to the beautiful chaos of commerce in...
Man accused of hitting Cook County Fugitive Task Force member with car
A man was charged with attempted murder after police said he hit a member of the Cook County Fugitive Task Force with his car.
