Man used dating apps to lure other men into robbery traps on Far South...
A West Pullman man used dating apps to lure other men into robbery traps on the Far South Side, then forced them to send him money electronically, Chicago police said Friday. Detectives believe there are more victims out there and are encouraging them to file reports. Police identified the suspect...
Chicago’s New “Worst” Neighborhood Is Near Pope Leo’s Childhood Home
The new worst neighborhood in Chicago is literally steps away from the childhood home of Pope Leo.
Some Illinois residents receive partial SNAP benefits due to them this month
A trickle of funds from the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program started to make its way Friday to the prepaid cards of recipients in Chicago as the government shutdown continues, according to food pantries. In East Garfield Park, some people who receive SNAP benefits told workers at the...
Intense Debate: Alleged Rogers Park Murderer Returns to Crime Scene to Retrieve Forgotten Phone,...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on As cops investigated a Rogers Park murder, the killer returned to the scene to claim his forgotten phone: prosecutors.
Man dead, 2 others hospitalized after 4-vehicle crash in West Lawn: police
A man is dead, and two others are injured after a four-vehicle crash on the city's Southwest Side on Saturday morning, Chicago police said.
ICE Agents Surround Woman’s Car in Aurora, Threaten to Smash Window in Tense Standoff:...
AURORA, ILLINOIS – An Aurora woman’s terrifying confrontation with ICE agents has gone viral after she recorded them surrounding her car, threatening to smash her windows and force entry—despite having no legal reason to detain her. The disturbing encounter, captured on video, shows two agents pounding on...
Parts of Chicago area could see multiple inches of snow Sunday into Monday
ABC7 meteorologists have issued an AccuWeather Alert for Monday, as the possible snowfall could create dangerous travel conditions during the morning commute.
Downers Grove police looking for man who allegedly grabbed woman while she was jogging
West suburban police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a woman while she was jogging on Friday.
17-year-old boy shot while sleeping in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — A 17-year-old boy was shot while he was sleeping early Friday in Joliet after gunshots entered the residence. Officers responded to the 900 block of Midland Avenue on the report of shots fired just after 3:05 a.m. Officers at the scene determined a 17-year-old boy had been shot in the mouth while […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson Doubles Down on Taxing Big Companies, Sparking Debate
Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling for more taxes on big companies in his 2026 budget proposal. Under the mayor’s plan, businesses in Chicago with more than 100 employees would have to pay $21 for each employee every month. Johnson said the extra charge would generate $100 million to fund...
