Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions on abandoned Dixmoor property
Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5th) is claiming tax exemptions at a property she owns in Dixmoor that have dramatically reduced her bills for the property to less than $35 a year. But she doesn’t live there. And the home is inhabitable. For four years, McCaskill has claimed a...
‘The Real OG … Looking Good’: Mr. T’s Rare Outing Has Fans Zooming In...
The man the world knew as Mr. T built a career on playing tough characters, but long before the gold chains, the mohawk, and the […] ‘The Real OG … Looking Good’: Mr. T’s Rare Outing Has Fans Zooming In After Posting That Alarming Photo Two Years Ago
Powerful winds sweep through Niles, tearing roof off high school
Violent winds tore a huge chunk of the roof off a high school in Niles on Friday morning just before students were scheduled to arrive for the day.
The BEST Juicy Sliders and Craft Burgers Found in Plainfield, IL
Plainfield’s Backroads Burger & Bar is the kind of place locals recommend with a grin, then hope you don’t tell too many people about. It’s relaxed, friendly, and all about big, creative burgers that arrive hot and cooked right. Portions are generous, prices feel fair, and the...
Shots Fired Call Brings SWAT To Joliet Home
A man is facing several charges after SWAT had to be called in overnight to a home in Joliet. Hunter Harvey is charged for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Aggravated Assault. On 3/14/26 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Will County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched...
Dog abandoned by family after years has shelter workers heartbroken: “This boy did nothing...
Plainfield, Illinois - Workers at an Illinois animal shelter are used to dealing with sad cases, but the sad story of one dog really broke the hearts of the entire team. As a puppy, Winchester was adopted by a loving family almost nine years ago. At the start of this month, though, a piece of shocking news came...
Frustration Grows As Illinois Mall Parking Fees Hit Shoppers Hard
In a move that’s stirring up quite a buzz, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago is rolling out parking fees that might just change your shopping plans.
Northwest Side Cold Case Cracks With Arrest in 2020 Killing
Nearly six years after a woman was gunned down on Chicago’s Northwest Side, police say they have their suspect in custody. Cornelious Wilhite, 42, was arrested this week and charged in the 2020 killing of a 35-year-old woman, according to authorities. The homicide, which dates back to June 29, 2020, had remained open...
Storm threat approaching Chicago area on Sunday. What to know
Another round of storms are expected to hit the Chicago area on Sunday.
CBP officers arrest Chicago murder suspect at Texas border
CBP officers at Texas border crossings arrested four men wanted for violent crimes and sexual offenses during a week-long enforcement. A 30-year-old man was apprehended at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge on an active first-degree murder warrant issued by Chicago police. Additional arrests involved suspects wanted for...

















