Man dies after being shoved down stairs in River North
CHICAGO - A man died after he was pushed down the stairs early Monday morning in River North. The 35-year-old was shoved down a staircase by a 32-year-old man while he tried to break up an argument between a group of people around 1:20 a.m. in the 100 block of West Hubbard Street, according to police.
Storm timing: When severe weather could hit Chicago area and where tornadoes could form
The entire Chicago area is under a threat of severe weather Tuesday, and the stormy conditions could come just in time for the afternoon rush hour commute and even linger through Wednesday morning. "Its dry as we start the day," NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman said early Tuesday....
Frustration Grows As Illinois Mall Parking Fees Hit Shoppers Hard
In a move that’s stirring up quite a buzz, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago is rolling out parking fees that might just change your shopping plans.
Another man arrested after string of video gaming terminal burglaries in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn police say their investigation into the rash of burglaries continues.
Small Illinois village is ‘safest and richest’ place to live in US, analysis finds
A small village about 15 miles southwest of Chicago is the “safest and richest” place to live in the nation, according to a recent report. A Dec. 31 analysis from financial company GoBankingRates, “The Safest and Richest US Cities To Live in 2025,” named Western Springs to it No. 1 spot. The village performed well...
Live: Federal agents reported heading east on Oakton Street
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated March 9 at 2:19 p.m. Federal agents were seen in Park Ridge on Monday at around 1:07 p.m., according to an Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights alert at 1:59 p.m. The agents were traveling east on Oakton...
This No-Frills Illinois Hot Dog Stand Has Had A Cult Following Since 1946
Some restaurants have customers, and some restaurants have devotees who speak in hushed, reverent tones about the food like they’re discussing a religious experience. Gene & Jude’s in River Grove, Illinois definitely falls into that second category, and once you’ve tried their hot dogs, you’ll understand why people...
Valerie Bertinelli coming to Naperville to discuss her new book
Actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli will be appearing at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall this Friday, March 13, to discuss her new book, “Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect.”. Finding self-acceptance amidst her struggles. The book is a reflection on some...
Preparations underway ahead of Tuesday’s severe storms
The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications said they're preparing for Tuesday's storms.
Man who threw root beer on Kim Foxx avoids jail, gets probation
The man convicted of tossing root beer in the face of former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx was sentenced to a year of probation on Monday, bringing to an end a case that critics say highlighted the county’s two-tiered justice system, in which some victims appear to hold a premier status.

















