Accumulating snow possible in Chicago area as major winter storm eyes swath of U.S.
Accumulating snow is possible this weekend as a major winter storm eyes a large swath of the U.S., but what exactly the area will see remains uncertain. The National Weather Service reported "accumulating snow is expected late Saturday into Sunday," but the extent of the snow accumulations is not yet clear.
Man busted with 99 pounds of cocaine taken from Chicago produce warehouse, feds say
A suburban man faces federal drug trafficking charges after DEA agents seized about 99 pounds of cocaine that prosecutors say was stored and distributed out of a Chicago produce warehouse. According to a federal complaint filed this week, agents have been investigating a drug trafficking and money laundering...
Illinois Sandwich Named One of the Best in North America
The Michelin Guide named a Chicago sandwich among the best in North America, spotlighting Lardon.
Taste 65 years of homemade magic at this historic Illinois bakery and restaurant
If you crave old-school comfort with small-town heart, Harner’s in North Aurora has your name written in powdered sugar. For 65 years this family-run icon has turned simple ingredients into memories, pairing a bustling bakery with a cozy American restaurant right on the Fox River. You get generous portions,...
Arlington Heights wrestling coach and his staff fired after misconduct probe
District 214 board members met earlier in the month to discussion disciplinary action.
Southwest Fast Casual Chain Opens First Illinois Location
Zaxbys has been building a steady following for years. Now it's in the Midwest.
Investigation underway after elderly siblings found dead in Oak Lawn
A death investigation is underway after elderly siblings were found in an Oak Lawn home on Thursday.
Francesca’s closing Naperville, all stores
Women’s boutique clothing store Francesca’s is shutting down shop nationwide. According to fashion industry trade journal Women’s Wear Daily, the chain is liquidating its inventory and closing all of its locations, including the downtown Naperville Francesca’s at 25 W. Jefferson Ave. Francesca’s started as a single...
Hundreds without power amid dangerously cold temperatures in Chicago area
Hundreds of people in the Chicago area were left without power amid extreme and dangerously cold temperatures Friday morning. ComEd reported at least 23 outages impacting nearly 880 customers as of 8 a.m. The bulk of the outages were reported in Cook County, with more than 600 customers affected. By...
There’s a New Busiest Airport in America, Data Says
For the first time in more than half a decade, the busiest airport in the United States is not in Atlanta. According to operations data from the Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the busiest American airport in 2025, with 857,392 takeoffs and landings, a ...
