Police warn of River North robberies by people asking for donations
CHICAGO - Police are warning River North residents and visitors about a string of robberies in which offenders allegedly trick victims into handing over their phones before stealing money electronically. What we know:. According to Chicago police, several incidents were reported in December in the 600 block of North...
Chicago Police Seek Help to Find Missing Detective Jason Naughton from Garfield Ridge
The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 40-year-old detective, Jason Naughton, who vanished from the Garfield Ridge area of Chicago, Illinois. The CPD has classified him as an endangered missing person and urges anyone with information to come forward. Naughton, a white...
Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters reaches Maryland
BALTIMORE - A Maryland resident is among at least 64 people in 22 states who have fallen ill after being infected with the same strain of salmonella linked to raw oysters, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those sickened nationwide, 20 people were hospitalized as of...
Northern Illinois 8–14 Day Outlook Signals Snow Potential Jan 3–9 2026
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Illinois – Above-normal precipitation combined with near-normal temperatures may increase snow chances across northern Illinois from Jan. 3–9. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14...
Malcolm X College kicks off Kwanzaa with free celebration, marketplace
Friday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Malcolm X College in Chicago is holding a free, public celebration and marketplace from now until Jan. 1.
Former UIC hospital contractor pleads guilty after showing patient gun in facility lobby
A man who used to work at University of Illinois Chicago Hospital was sentenced after video shows him showing a gun to a patient.
The Historic City In Illinois Where Rent, Food, And Gas Cost Less Than $1,800...
Tucked away just 45 miles southwest of Chicago lies a hidden economic miracle where your dollar stretches further than you’d ever imagine possible in the Land of Lincoln. Joliet, Illinois stands as a testament to the fact that midwestern charm and affordability can still coexist in today’s inflated economy.
Mother of Quintonio LeGrier honors his life a decade after he was fatally shot...
Friday marked 10 years since Quintonio LeGrier, a 19-year-old experiencing a mental health crisis, was fatally shot by Chicago police officer Robert Rialmo.
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
Police are investigating a potential heist after $400,000 worth of live lobsters was stolen from a truck transporting the seafood to Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota.
Tow truck involved in shooting on Near North Side, Chicago police say
Chicago police are looking for a tow truck driver who they said shot at a woman after a minor crash overnight.

















