13 Midwest Snacks That Only Longtime Illinois Locals Still Recall
Before snack aisles were flooded with global flavors and viral chips, Illinois had its own stash of beloved bites that flew quietly under the radar. These were the crunchy, chewy, oddly specific treats tucked into lunchboxes, gas station shelves, and corner stores that no longer exist. If you grew up...
Carjacker, Nabbed After High-speed Pursuit And Crash, Receives Almost A Decade In Prison
A federal judge sentenced a Chicago man to nearly ten years in prison for an armed carjacking in West Town in 2022, which resulted in a high-speed police chase that ended in a crash. Allen Clay, 23, pled guilty to carjacking and using a firearm in a violent offense, according...
Chicago police searching for four suspects in CTA Red Line armed robbery
At 1:40 p.m. on June 21, four suspects approached the victim on a Red Line train that was approaching the 69th Street station, located on West 69th Street. The offenders displayed a knife during the scuffle and cut the backpack straps to gain control of the victim's backpack and belongings; then left the train.
3 men shot, 1 killed inside business in West Woodlawn, Chicago police say
Three people were injured and a man was killed in a shooting inside of a business Saturday afternoon on the city's South Side, Chicago police said. A 6-year-old boy among those injured was grazed by glass fragments.
Train from Chicago Involved in Gary Collision That Killed 5 Family Members
CHICAGO — A South Shore Line train originating from Chicago was involved in a devastating crash Wednesday night in Gary, Indiana, that left five people dead — all members of the same family. The collision occurred shortly after 10 p.m. near U.S. 12/20 and East 7th Avenue/Utah Street,...
Aurora, Illinois – Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing 12-Year-Old Girl This Week
Aurora, IL – Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 12-year-old girl who went missing Tuesday evening from her Aurora home. According to the Aurora Police Department, Brittany Espinosa voluntarily left her residence during the late evening hours of June 26 and has had only limited contact...
Advocate Health Care Plans To Replace Advocate Trinity Hospital In Chicago
Advocate Health Care (Oak Brook, Ill.) is planning to replace the more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity Hospital (Chicago) with a new, smaller hospital on the South Side of Chicago, according to the website chicagotribune.com. Situated on 23 acres, the $320 million project will be part of a more than 400-acre...
JVP Chicago members attempt indefinite fast to draw attention to Gaza starvation crisis
CHICAGO (RNS) — The strikers said they will continue to fast until their demands are met or their bodies give out. The post JVP Chicago members attempt indefinite fast to draw attention to Gaza starvation crisis appeared first on RNS .
Laquan McDonald’s cousin among 2 shot at Douglass Park by Chicago Park District employee...
A 55-year-old Chicago Park District staffer shot and killed a 15-year-old and seriously injured a 14-year-old at Douglass Park on Thursday night, and the Chicago Park District has closed the park pool out of respect for the staff and community members affected.
Woman missing for over 3 months last seen on South Side
CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are asking for help in the search for a woman who police say has been missing for more than three months. According to Chicago police, 60-year-old Betty Colvin has been missing since Wednesday, March 5. Officers said the missing woman was last seen in...
