“Sleepy” and West Virginia woman admitted to being in drug organization to bring fentanyl...
Two people have admitted to their roles in a drug distribution organization transporting fentanyl from Chicago, Illinois, to Weirton, West Virginia. Stephen Price, also known as “Sleepy,” 40, of Chicago, Illinois, pled guilty to eight counts involving the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine. Paula Jean Truax, 44, of...
1 killed, 3 injured in Chicago Ridge crash; police have issued dozens of citations...
A 22-year-old man died in a crash in Chicago Ridge over the Labor Day weekend. Police say they have issued over 150 citations at the same intersection since December 2023.
‘Stars for Sara’ benefit concert to honor late daughter of ABC7’s Roz Varon
Some of Chicago's biggest names in music and media will come together next month to honor the life of Sara Janz, daughter of longtime ABC7 traffic anchor Roz Varon.
The Mysterious Graveyard In Illinois That’s Straight Out Of A Stephen King Novel
There’s something about abandoned cemeteries that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand at attention, and Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery in Midlothian might just be the grand champion of spine-tingling final resting places in the entire Midwest. Tucked away in the Rubio Woods Forest Preserve southwest...
New Portillo’s location coming to Chicago suburb
PLAINFIELD, Ill. - Portillo’s is set to open its fourth pick-up only restaurant in Illinois, the company announced Wednesday. The new location will be located in Plainfield near 135th Street and Route 59. The restaurant, which will not have an indoor dining room, will instead feature two drive-thru lanes...
Beef Shack – Opens Newest location in Wood Dale, IL – My Review
Beef Shack has been around Illinois for a while, and I remembered liking their beef sandwich back when I tried the St. Charles location. So when they finally took over the long-abandoned Burger King in Wood Dale, I was excited. That spot sat empty forever, and it’s nice to see it filled with something worthwhile.
South Holland Attorney Charged With Forgery
An attorney from South Holland is charged with six counts of forgery, alleging she falsifying proof of court-ordered community service documents for a client of hers. On August 26, a DuPage County judge issued a personal recognizance arrest warrant for 30-year old Devin Luster. On August 28, Luster turned herself in...
Mass layoff ahead for Illinois janitorial services and facility management company
A Chicago-based janitorial services and facility management company will lay off 276 workers at the end of this month. Diverse Facility Solutions, Inc. announced Aug. 26 that the layoffs will take place Sept. 30, according to information provided to Illinoisworknet.com from the Illinois Department of Commerce and...
Chicago Police Seek Suspect in Attempted Child Luring Incident on West Side
Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect involved in an attempted child luring incident on Chicago's West Side, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. A 12-year-old girl reported that early Tuesday morning, around 5:50 a.m., she was approached by an unknown man in a vehicle in the 4800 block of West Potomac Avenue, near...
Mom of 11 recovering after alleged serial puncher attack
A mother and grandmother was attacked by a man with a history of similar attacks, leaving her with a broken nose and multiple facial fractures..