Changes coming to Portillo’s after crash kills toddler
A heartbreaking accident at a suburban Chicago Portillo’s left a community in mourning. Now, the restaurant is making changes — and village leaders are weighing in.
‘Make a noise so police can find you’: Victim’s 911 call led cops rapist,...
A 35-year-old man accused of luring a teenager from a South Side gas station and raping her in his garage while she cried for help on a live 911 call has been ordered detained pending trial. Prosecutors say Jarad DeYoung crossed paths with the 19-year-old victim late on July 24...
Blind man walks 7 miles a day handing out flyers to find his stolen...
A blind Chicago man whose service dog was stolen is walking up to seven miles each day, handing out “missing” flyers to try and find his beloved pooch . Angel Santiago, who became legally blind due to glaucoma and also manages Type 2 diabetes , says his beloved 14-year-old dachshund, Bam Bam, was stolen from the yard...
9 Massive Flea Markets In Illinois Where $25 Will Seriously Go A Long Way
Looking for amazing flea markets in Illinois where your money stretches further?. These 9 treasure troves offer incredible bargains and one-of-a-kind finds!. 1. Wolff’s Flea Market (Rosemont) Ever had that feeling when you spot something amazing at a bargain price?. That’s the everyday magic at Wolff’s Flea Market...
1 dead, 3 injured in overnight shootings on Chicago’s South Side
Two teens were among the victims of the two overnight shootings in Chicago.
Couple banned from Orland Park pool for life
Richard Rosales and girlfriend Lauren Vanwitzenberg planned on having a nice day at Centennial Pool with Vanwitzenberg’s young son on July 14. What they didn’t plan on was being charged with possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and given a lifetime ban from the Orland Park pool.
4 Illinois Kroger Stores Suddenly Closing in August
This is what happens when grocery stores underperform. Kroger has announced it is closing 60 stores and that includes 4 in Illinois, some that will close in just a few days. It's been a difficult year for grocery stores as they deal with higher food prices and changing customer behavior. That has caused several major...
Blackface performance at Oak Forest picnic draws online backlash
A backlash has been brewing online after a performance at the Zespol Wanta and Mloda Wanta Piknik in Oak Forest in July featured performers in blackface.
Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Woman Sandra “Pochahontas” Adams Amidst Concerns...
The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 47-year-old Sandra Adams, who was last seen on July 26, 2025, near the area of 71st and Jeffrey. Known by the nickname "Pochahontas," Adams is described as a Black female with brown eyes and black hair, standing between 5'01" and 5'02" and weighing...
Mayor Johnson says Chicago finances have reached “point of no return”
The mayor's statement came in response to a question about a pension bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last week.
