Past and Present at The Streets of Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL
The Streets of Woodfield begins with brick columns, large windows, and a curved entry set back from Frontage Road. The AMC marquee runs low along the overhang, just above the sidewalk where people cross between restaurants and parked cars. At first glance, the place seems more like a street than...
Black bears and rogue armadillos in IL: Safety 101
First, it was coyotes. Now, black bears and armadillos are the latest surprise guests appearing across Illinois. Residents are being urged to keep their distance. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) emphasizes that residents should not attempt to feed, interact with, or photograph the animals up...
Family, friends gather to honor young journalist hit, killed by South Side train last...
Family and friends gathered Friday to honor Grace Bentkowski, a budding journalist, killed by a South Shore train last year.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Rejects Property Tax Increase
Mayor Brandon Johnson decides against a property tax hike, opting for alternative fiscal strategies to balance the budget.
Cartel fight for crystal meth sales claims 9 lives in a matter of hours
Police blame a new spate of violence on a fight among criminal organizations for control of illegal methamphetamine sales in Juarez, Mexico.
The Enormous Secondhand Store In Illinois Where $30 Gets You More Than You’d Expect
Imagine stumbling upon a vintage leather jacket that fits perfectly, costs less than a movie ticket, and still has decades of stories to tell—this isn’t a fantasy, it’s just an average Tuesday at Goodwill Store & Donation Center in Chicago. The signature blue awning of this Illinois...
Chicago slammed with flash flooding after 5 inches of rain fall in few hours
Torrential rains nearing 5 inches in just a few hours led to flash flooding across parts of Chicago on Friday afternoon, snarling both traffic on the ground and in the air.
Pedestrian struck, killed by Metra train in Brookfield, BNSF line delayed, officials say
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train Friday near Brookfield, officials said. BNSF train service was impacted.
Naperville police cycle across Illinois in honor of fallen officers
Four officers with the Naperville Police Department embarked on a 400-mile bike ride over four days in support of their fallen brothers and sisters in blue as part of Cycle Across Illinois. “The ride itself is rewarding, it’s exhausting, it’s hot, but the experiences that you share with the other...
Man shot in face in his own driveway in unincorp. Arlington Heights, police say
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a person was shot in the face Friday morning in unincorporated Arlington Heights.
