Aruba police investigating deaths of Chicago-area couple
Police in Aruba are investigating the death of two tourists from the Chicago area.
Cause of death announced for veterinary student found dead near Wicker Park last month
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the cause of death for a 23-year-old veterinary student who was found dead near Wicker Park after a night out with friends last month. Christian Law, 23, had just arrived home for winter break when he and friends went to Kashmir...
Mayor “bracing” for potential mid-year city layoffs
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s “bracing” for the potential of mid-year layoffs in city government, based on concerns about revenue projections for the budget approved over his objections. Supporters of the budget insist it’s balanced.
Famous Italian Beef Stand in Elmwood Park, IL rumored to move or shut down.
Johnny’s Beef in Elmwood Park has long been one of those sacred places in Chicagoland food culture — the kind of spot people speak about in the same breath as memories, not just meals. For decades, the small, no-nonsense Italian beef stand has drawn lines out the door, generations of regulars, and out-of-towners...
1 injured, 1 in custody after argument leads to stabbing in Albany Park
CHICAGO — A man is recovering in the hospital, and a suspect is in custody after an argument led to a stabbing on the Northwest Side on Monday afternoon. Chicago police said the incident unfolded just before 6:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of North Pulaski Road, in Albany Park. According to police, the incident […]
Manhattan, IL – Police Alert: Search Warrant Executed in White Feather Subdivision
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Manhattan, IL – The Manhattan Police Department executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon at a home in the White Feather Subdivision, confirming the action was part of an active criminal investigation...
Suspect died of self-inflicted wound after shots fired at, by police officers in Batavia:...
An investigation has been completed into the death of a suspect after shots were fired at and by police officers last year in the west suburbs, officials said.
Plano man arrested after attempted home invasion in Montgomery
A Plano man is under arrest following an alleged attempted home invasion in Montgomery Sunday morning. Montgomery police say 32-year-old Jalen K. Ruff is charged with attempted home invasion, criminal damage to property, domestic battery and assault. Police were initially called to a report of criminal damage to...
Semi hits I-94 overpass in Chicago, garbage truck hits trailer, ISP says
CHICAGO - A semi-truck struck an overpass on Interstate 94 on Chicago's South Side on Monday, leading to its trailer becoming loose and being hit by a garbage truck. Troopers responded to the scene of a rollover crash in the southbound lanes on the Bishop Ford Freeway at 127th Street around 4:30 p.m., according to...
Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says
CHICAGO - Homicides in Chicago last year fell to the lowest level in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department. There were 416 homicides in Chicago last year, which also represents a 29% decrease from 2024, the department said. Murders by year in Chicago. 2025: 416.
