Chicago Customers Say Chase Froze Thousands Of Dollars
Several Chicago-area customers say Chase suddenly locked them out of their bank accounts and kept their money on hold for weeks, leaving some scrambling to cover basic bills and family expenses. The complaints, from a Lombard man, a River North resident and other callers around the country, surfaced after local...
Man accused of high-speed chase through Chicago suburbs, fleeing police in stolen vehicle
Charles Walker, 20, of Aurora, is charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing police, and multiple traffic offenses. Police say Walker led officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen Kia, reaching speeds of about 107 MPH before the pursuit was taken over by multiple agencies. The...
Berwyn officer cited for DUI in police car crash
BERWYN, Ill. — A suburban police officer was cited for driving under the influence following a crash last month in North Riverside. The officer’s police dog was also in the car at the time. Now there are questions about why his department only notified residents after a community activist and WGN Investigates got...
A Joliet Police Sergeant Placed On Administrative Leave.
On January 12, 2026, Sergeant William Otis was placed on Administrative Leave. On January 10, 2026, the Joliet Police Department was made aware of allegations involving Sgt. Otis. The matter is being investigated by an independent agency, the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force. This is an open and ongoing...
Chicago woman protests outside her own home as squatters refuse to leave her property
A Chicago woman spent the day protesting outside of her South Side home, demanding police remove the alleged squatters inside.
Felon on electronic monitoring steals from Target, leads pursuit across Chicago suburbs: prosecutors
Michael Addison, 39, of DeKalb, a convicted felon already on electronic monitoring with an outstanding warrant, is charged with multiple felonies including unlawful possession of firearms, burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, retail theft, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. Police say Addison stole...
Chicago man fighting murder conviction faces another setback in court
CHICAGO - A judge on Wednesday refused to release Elias Gomez, a Chicago man convicted of murder in 1995, during a court hearing about whether his case should move toward a new trial. What we know:. Gomez has been locked up for nearly three decades after a 1995 murder conviction....
The Popular Chicago Restaurant Chain Customers Say Has Gone Downhill
For years, a trip to Chicago wasn't complete without a stop at this popular restaurant chain. Now longtime customers say the spot has taken a downward turn.
Two Illinois Restaurants Named Among America’s Best New
Esquire named two Illinois restaurants among the best new in America for 2025, spotlighting Chicago favorites Mirra and Pizz’amici.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers ‘Month of Free’ deals in January
Just wing it in the new year! Buffalo Wild Wings is starting 2026 strong with the return of “Month of Free” — a full month of FREE food from Jan. 5 to Feb. 2, 2026. Enjoy wings, burgers, sandwiches and appetizers for FREE, making it easy for hungry BWW fans to keep their resolution of celebrating the New Year without...
