South and West Side clergy call for relief from ‘sinful’ property tax spikes
In March, the Rev. Walter McCray, a West Garfield Park resident and the pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church on the West Side, was billed $818.76 for the first installment of his property taxes. In December, he was billed more than $4,236, his property assessment nearly tripling after he rebuilt...
New ComEd discount addresses rising energy costs
With the cost of electric bills up significantly this last year, there’s a new discount for Chicago area, income-eligible ComEd customers. On Jan. 1, ComEd launched its Low-Income Discount program, which offers percentage-based discounts on electric bills to income-eligible customers. These customers have a...
3 people injured in crash on I-90 near O’Hare International Airport
Three people were injured Tuesday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near O'Hare International Airport.
Western Avenue Drive Turns Bloody In Brighton Park SUV Ambush
A Sunday night drive on Western Avenue turned violent when a gunman opened fire on a car in Brighton Park, leaving a 37-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman wounded, according to police. The woman was critically injured, while the man was reported in good condition at Mount Sinai Hospital. What...
Injured Pup Discovered In Dumpster In Illinois Battles To Survive And Touches Hearts Along...
A dumpster can hold all sorts of things, but almost never something breathing. That truth struck a passerby when they spotted a faint stir within. As they drew nearer, the movement grew more urgent, revealing that someone inside was struggling and in need of rescue. There, hidden among the refuse,...
Man sentenced to nearly a century in shooting of 2 CPD officers during traffic...
A man has been sentenced to nearly a century for shooting two Chicago police officers during a West Side traffic stop in 2020.
The Beloved Breakfast Restaurant Defining Naperville Mornings
Last Saturday morning, I walked into ButterMilk at 1715 Freedom Dr, Naperville, IL 60563, craving something special. The aroma of fresh coffee and sizzling bacon hit me instantly, making my stomach rumble with anticipation. My friend had raved about this place for months, and I finally understood why the moment...
Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 53-Year-Old Linda Brown
The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 53-year-old Linda Brown, who was last seen on January 3, 2026. Brown is described as a white female, standing at 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair, and a fair complexion. Authorities have expressed concern...
Chicago police investigate pair of overnight shootings that left man dead, 2 others wounded
CHICAGO - A man was killed and two other people were wounded in a pair of separate shootings Sunday night across Chicago. The first shooting happened around 9:23 p.m. in the 3300 block of South Western Avenue. A 37-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were traveling in a car northbound near 33rd Street when a...
Pair charged with stealing $5,000 of Funko Pop figurines from Joliet apartment
A man and woman have been charged with stealing $5,000 worth of Funko Pop figurines from an apartment in Joliet.
