Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
A Chicago teen’s perspective on the lack of welcome downtown
On July 19, My Block, My Hood, My City hosted its annual Downtown Day. The event brings teens downtown to experience some of what Chicago has to offer. While groups like MBMHMC work to forge connections between teens and their community, proposals like the failed “snap curfew” ordinance can make some young people...
The Massive Outdoor Flea Market In Illinois That’s Totally Worth The Drive
Some people dream of striking gold in faraway mines, but savvy Illinoisans know the real treasures are hiding in plain sight at Tinley Park’s legendary I-80 Flea Market. This sprawling bazaar of the bizarre and beautiful transforms ordinary Sundays into extraordinary adventures where yesterday’s discards become...
Illinois mother charged after leaving 3-year-old children alone in car for an hour
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Chicago man an inspiration after being born with organs outside body
A man from Chicago’s West Side continues to beat the odds despite being born with a rare condition in which his organs were outside his body. Cases of the genetic condition keep increasing across the nation, and Darryl Hall of the Austin neighborhood is trying to inspire other patients and families.
Blue Line service resumes after phony bomb threat at Rosemont station
CTA Blue Line train service returned to normal late Tuesday morning, after a false bomb threat temporarily halted trains at the Rosemont stop.
Chicago Air & Water Show 2025 lineup includes U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
The lineup include all your favorite military performers and some new civilian stunt performers. The event is free.
Man shot during fight in West Rogers Park
A man was shot in the arm Sunday evening after a dispute turned violent in West Rogers Park, police said. The shooting occurred around 7:42 p.m. on July 27 in the 6300 block of North Western Avenue, within the 24th Police District. According to Chicago police, the 33-year-old victim told officers he had gotten into...
2-month-old puppy stolen from River North shelter, Anti-Cruelty says
Someone stole a puppy from a Chicago shelter on Sunday evening, the Anti-Cruelty said.
Chicago Summer Program Can’t Pay Teen Participants After State Gov Scraps Funding
The program paused the rollout of its final paychecks after the state did not transfer awarded grant money. A summer job program for teens throughout the Chicago area can’t pay its participants as the Illinois government refuses to give a bulk of its funding. Over 100 teens have worked...