1 injured in Orland Park, Illinois, townhouse fire; firefighters hampered by hoarding
One person was injured this weekend in a townhome fire in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park, which officials said may have been exacerbated by hoarding.
Illinois-Based Airline’s New Headphone Policy Could Get You Kicked Off The Plane
A staple for any of us not rawdogging a flight: headphones.
Northern Illinois Weather Alert: Heavy Lake-Effect Snow Could Slam Chicago, Waukegan March 15–21
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Illinois – Cold air rushing across Lake Michigan could trigger bursts of lake-effect snow across the Chicago metro area during St. Patrick’s Day week, raising the potential for sudden travel...
Saks Fifth Avenue to shutter iconic Mag Mile location
The iconic Saks Fifth Avenue store on Chicago's Magnificent Mile is one of several locations across the U.S. now set to shutter, the company said in an announcement of a second round of closures on Friday. Saks Global announced the closure of the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Michigan Avenue...
Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble
Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble. Bridgeview, IL – The Bridgeview Police were assisted by SWAT Officers late Saturday night (March 7) in response to a report of an armed gunman in a domestic hostage situation and the “aggravated discharge” of a weapon.
‘Terrifying’: Family says Evanston-born U.S. citizen detained for hours after returning to O’Hare
Sunny Naqvi, a U.S. citizen, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at O'Hare International Airport for nearly 30 hours with no cause, leading to a protest outside the ICE facility in Broadview, where her family and community activists demanded answers.
Romeoville Woman Killed In Pedestrian Crash
Around 8:05 Thursday evening, the Romeoville Police Department responded to the area of Independence Boulevard (Route 53) and Alexander Circle for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. A black Lexus, traveling south on Independence Boulevard, struck a female pedestrian who was crossing in the lane of traffic....
Person found dead in fiery, single-car crash Sunday morning in Huntley, authorities say
A person was found dead in a fiery, single-car crash Sunday morning in northwest suburban Huntley, according to authorities.
Cook Co. Crime Stoppers seek information in 2 West Side homicides
The crimes happened months ago, just weeks apart from each other in the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods.
Jesse Jackson Sr. service laughs: “Greatest state” intro, Gov. Pritzker replies “you said it”
At Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago, the emcee calls Illinois “the greatest state in these United States of America,” and Gov. J.B. Pritzker opens with “you said it.”
