Craving a Big Sandwich? This Illinois Deli Delivers in Every Way
When you think of Illinois, especially Chicago, you probably think of hearty, flavorful food that knows how to pack a punch. From glorious deep-dish pizzas to epic hot dogs, Chicago doesn’t do anything halfway. And let's not forget about Italian beef sandwiches: wet, sloppy, and downright glorious. However, if you...
Illinois police seek public’s help to find endangered woman in Country Club Hills
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, Ill. - Illinois State Police is asking for the public's help locating an endangered woman from Country Club Hills. According to police, Jasmine Shanks, 32, was last seen at the corner of Baker Avenue and 180th Street around 7:15 a.m. on Friday. She is described as a...
Steve Chiappetti, well-known Chicago chef and friend of WGN, dies at 58
A well-known Chicago chef and longtime friend of WGN has died.
Return of the Giants: Bison Walk Illinois Kane County After 200-Year Absence
For the first time in more than two centuries, American bison — North America’s iconic largest land mammals — have returned to Kane County, Illinois, stepping onto restored prairie that once echoed with their thunderous hooves. The moment, years in the making and rooted in deep cultural and ecological partnership,...
1 person dead, 5 hurt in shootings across Chicago in first weekend of new...
According to Chicago police, the ages of the victims range from 18 to 58.
Man injured after shooting in South Chicago
A man was shot near a CTA bus stop in the South Chicago neighborhood on Friday night.
He attacked and robbed pregnant woman in the Loop while on electronic monitoring, officials...
A convicted felon who attacked and robbed a pregnant woman inside a CTA station in the Loop was on electronic monitoring at the time of the crime, despite warnings to a Cook County judge that the man was violating his stay-at-home orders, according to court records. The case involving 22-year-old...
CTA must pay nearly $3M to woman convicted of killing, dismembering North Side landlord
Sandra Kolalou was convicted of murdering and dismembering her North Side landlord, Frances Walker, days after getting an eviction notice in 2022.
The No-Frills Sandwich Shop In Illinois Where $8 Gets You Legendary Italian Beef
In Chicago, there exists a temple of beef and hot dogs that doesn’t need fancy frills or white tablecloths to make your taste buds stand at attention – Bob-O’s Hot Dogs. This unassuming joint on the North Side has been slinging some of the most authentic Chicago street food while maintaining the kind of no-nonsense...
Work still ahead to reduce the violence in Chicago
The mayor is talking about Chicago’s new crime numbers tonight. And the numbers say violent crime dropped last year.
