1 dead, 3 injured in overnight shootings on Chicago’s South Side
Two teens were among the victims of the two overnight shootings in Chicago.
Couple banned from Orland Park pool for life
Richard Rosales and girlfriend Lauren Vanwitzenberg planned on having a nice day at Centennial Pool with Vanwitzenberg’s young son on July 14. What they didn’t plan on was being charged with possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and given a lifetime ban from the Orland Park pool.
4 Illinois Kroger Stores Suddenly Closing in August
This is what happens when grocery stores underperform. Kroger has announced it is closing 60 stores and that includes 4 in Illinois, some that will close in just a few days. It's been a difficult year for grocery stores as they deal with higher food prices and changing customer behavior. That has caused several major...
Blackface performance at Oak Forest picnic draws online backlash
A backlash has been brewing online after a performance at the Zespol Wanta and Mloda Wanta Piknik in Oak Forest in July featured performers in blackface.
Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Woman Sandra “Pochahontas” Adams Amidst Concerns...
The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 47-year-old Sandra Adams, who was last seen on July 26, 2025, near the area of 71st and Jeffrey. Known by the nickname "Pochahontas," Adams is described as a Black female with brown eyes and black hair, standing between 5'01" and 5'02" and weighing...
Mayor Johnson says Chicago finances have reached “point of no return”
The mayor's statement came in response to a question about a pension bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last week.
Marshalls opening 5 new stores in August. See locations, opening dates
T.J. Maxx isn't the only discount retailer opening new stores this month. Marshalls, a sister store of T.J. Maxx, has already opened one new store this month and has plans to open five more, according to its website. Both Marshalls and T.J. Maxx are owned by TJX Companies, which also owns brands such as HomeGoods,...
Walmart Chaos In Oswego As Man Arrested Twice In One Day
A man in Illinois was not arrested just once at Walmart; in fact, he was busted two separate times on the same day. Illinois Man Causes Disturbance At Walmart And Is Arrested 2 Times In 1 Day. Anytime you shop at Walmart, be prepared for an adventure. Honestly, you never...
Minnesota woman dies after being hit by car in St. Charles parking lot, police...
KANE COUNTY - A Minnesota woman died from her injuries days after being struck by a vehicle in a St. Charles parking lot last month, according to police. The crash happened on Sunday, July 27, in the 800 block of South Randall Road. St. Charles police and fire crews responded...
Relatives, friends remember 18-year-old bicyclist struck and killed by car in the Loop
Chicago's cycling community on Sunday honored a teenage bicyclist who was struck and killed by a car in the Loop three months ago and raised awareness for bike safety. Just before 5 a.m. on May 26, 18-year-old Yader Castaneda was hit and killed while riding a Divvy bike at Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street.
