Pair of men disguised as women rob Park Ridge 7-Eleven, police say
Park Ridge police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in which a store employee was maced.
Oak Park finance director resigns after five months
The person tabbed earlier this year to lead Oak Park’s finances into the future has resigned after a few months on the job. Oak Park announced that it hired Carrie Marckess as the village’s finance director in late February, with her starting in that leadership role on March 3. The village confirmed this week that...
West suburban family remembers 10-year-old killed crossing street: ‘It was just horrible’
A west suburban family is grieving the loss of a 10-year old boy, who died from injuries he suffered when a car hit him, while crossing a busy road.
Changes coming to Portillo’s after crash kills toddler
A heartbreaking accident at a suburban Chicago Portillo’s left a community in mourning. Now, the restaurant is making changes — and village leaders are weighing in.
‘Make a noise so police can find you’: Victim’s 911 call led cops rapist,...
A 35-year-old man accused of luring a teenager from a South Side gas station and raping her in his garage while she cried for help on a live 911 call has been ordered detained pending trial. Prosecutors say Jarad DeYoung crossed paths with the 19-year-old victim late on July 24...
Blind man walks 7 miles a day handing out flyers to find his stolen...
A blind Chicago man whose service dog was stolen is walking up to seven miles each day, handing out “missing” flyers to try and find his beloved pooch . Angel Santiago, who became legally blind due to glaucoma and also manages Type 2 diabetes , says his beloved 14-year-old dachshund, Bam Bam, was stolen from the yard...
9 Massive Flea Markets In Illinois Where $25 Will Seriously Go A Long Way
Looking for amazing flea markets in Illinois where your money stretches further?. These 9 treasure troves offer incredible bargains and one-of-a-kind finds!. 1. Wolff’s Flea Market (Rosemont) Ever had that feeling when you spot something amazing at a bargain price?. That’s the everyday magic at Wolff’s Flea Market...
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...