Insect Invasion: 5 Illinois Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Bed bugs have made a major comeback across the United States, and Illinois is no exception. These tiny, blood-sucking insects are a growing problem in several cities in Illinois, leading local officials, pest control experts, and residents to battle back. In 2025, Illinois has seen an uptick in bed bug infestations,...
16-year-old girl shot on sidewalk in Bridgeport, police say
A teenage girl was shot on the city's Southwest Side early Sunday morning, Chicago police said.
Protesters gather in downtown Chicago, voice opposition to U.S. strikes on Iran
The U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday night Chicago time.
Wisconsin’s Most Wanted: Obumneme Okpara federally charged with wire fraud
FOX POINT, Wis. - Investigators unraveled an elaborate fraud scheme after U.S. Marshals say a man in Chicago set up a bank account in Wisconsin to rip off companies. Obumneme Okpara was charged federally with wire fraud. He stopped showing up to court four years ago. "He was in Chicago...
Chicago Mayor Meets South Shore Tenants to Address Unsafe Homes, Evictions
As the deadline to vacate nears, the mayor meets with tenants to discuss housing concerns.
Chicago shootings: At least 23 shot, 2 fatally, across city so far this weekend,...
At least 23 people have been shot, two fatally, so far over the first weekend of summer in Chicago, police said.
Man found murdered near Albany Park playground
A man found dead near a park playground on Chicago’s North Side this week was murdered, officials have determined. The Chicago Fire Department responded to a report of a person down and struggling to breathe near the walking path and playground at Ronan Park, 3000 W. Argyle St., around 8 a.m. Thursday, according to...
7x felon who got shot while trying to murder a concealed carry holder gets...
A seven-time convicted felon who was shot while trying to kill a concealed carry holder in 2022 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison: 17 years for the attempted murder and an additional three years for a gun charge he was on bail for at the time of the shooting.
NASCAR: Illinois Allocates $5M for money-losing Chicago Race
San Diego has surfaced as a possible NASCAR Cup Street race venue, replacing the money-losing Chicago Street Race. Worried, Chicago has committed $5 million from the state’s general revenue fund to prop up its 2025 race, injecting voodoo economics into the event. Despite uncertainties looming over the contract...
You Won’t Believe Which American Cities Are Absolutely Overrun With Rats
Rats in the city are inevitable, and for many residents across America, dodging them on morning walks or spotting them running along a subway track is an everyday occurrence. A new study, based on an annual report by Orkin, sheds light on the US cities with the most rat sightings. Orkin compiles its list by analyzing...
