The Homemade Breakfast At This Illinois Diner Is Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip
The first bite of perfectly crisp hash browns at Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House sends a clear message: this is breakfast done right, with no apologies and no shortcuts. This Milwaukee Avenue mainstay in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood has mastered the morning meal while trendier spots come and go...
Gary, Indiana couple on mission to save cursive writing | ChicagoNOW
If you grew up learning how to loop your L’s and cross your T’s, you might be surprised to hear that cursive handwriting is no longer a standard part of most school curriculums—including in Indiana. But one couple from Gary is on a mission to bring it back. Terrell and Chelsea Whittington recently launched Cursive...
‘Larger than life’: Chicagoans remember local musician, actor hit and killed on DuSable Lake...
CHICAGO (WGN) — Even at 5-foot-5-inches-tall, those who knew Brendan Siddall say they were larger than life. A talented musician and actor on stage, Siddall lost their life at 26 years of age early Saturday morning while crossing DuSable Lake Shore Drive. According to the Chicago Police Department, it’s believed...
Woman killed after crashing vehicle off road in South Elgin, police say
A 46-year-old woman died after her vehicle crashed early Saturday in the west suburbs, police said.
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.
