New book examines decades old Brown’s Chicken Massacre in Palatine
An upcoming book sheds new light on a decades old suburban murder case.
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Illinois Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
Ever walked into a place and felt like you’d stumbled through a wardrobe into Narnia?. That’s The Brown Elephant in Andersonville, Chicago – except instead of talking lions and eternal winter, you’ll find vintage treasures and the warm glow of retail therapy with a purpose. Let...
Man found shot to death in Bucktown identified by officials
A man who was found shot to death on the city's Northwest Side has been identified, Chicago police said.
19-year-old charged in deadly shooting in Austin, Chicago police say
A 19-year-old has been charged in the deadly shooting of a 35-year-old man in Austin, Chicago police said.
Burglars steal ATMs from 3 businesses on Chicago’s South Side
The burglaries all happened between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Friday, June 27.
Duo arrested minutes after beating and robbing man on Chicago CTA bus, police say
CHICAGO - Two men have been charged with robbing and beating a man on a CTA bus in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood over the weekend. Chicago police say Jaylen Lechuga, 19, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and Isaiah Miggins, 21, of Chicago, attacked a 47-year-old man on a bus in the 3400 block of South Indiana Avenue on...
Four new Chicago speed cameras start issuing real tickets today
Four new Chicago speed cameras which were turned on in May officially start issuing tickets Monday.
Chicago Dubbed America’s Murder Capital Again as Alderman Slams City’s Priorities
CHICAGO — A heated warning from a longtime Chicago alderman is reigniting debate over the city’s escalating violence and how leadership is addressing public safety. Chicago, once again, led the nation in homicides in 2024, prompting 41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano to blast local leaders for what he described as...
Addison Teen Detained Pre-Trial for Alleged High-Speed Chase and Illegal Firearm Possession
An 18-year-old from Addison, identified as Emmanuel Rivera, is being detained pre-trial after DuPage County Judge Alexander McGimpsey sided with the State’s petition following an alleged high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic police confrontation. The incident, which included charges of illegal possession of a...
Heat Concerns Loom Over Chicago Pride Parade As Officials Urge Crowd To Stay Hydrated
CHICAGO — With scorching weather in the forecast for this year’s Chicago Pride Parade, officials are urging attendees to prepare for extreme heat — and to take hydration seriously during one of the city’s largest outdoor celebrations. Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with...
