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‘They Would Say… It’s Freedom of Speech’: Illinois Man Who Shot Neighbor Reportedly Taunted Black Sons with Racist Threats for Years While Cops Did Nothing
An Illinois man was charged with a hate crime, attempted murder, and other charges after he allegedly shot his white neighbor in what deputies believe […] ‘They Would Say… It’s Freedom of Speech’: Illinois Man Who Shot Neighbor Reportedly Taunted Black Sons with Racist Threats for Years While Cops Did Nothing
Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s team up again to bring back Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza
CHICAGO (WTVO) — Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s are teaming up again to rerelease the Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza commemorating Italian Beef Week. Taste of Chicago is offering this impressive pie for a limited time with shipping available across the country. The pizza comes with all your favorite aspects of both restaurants, from Lou Malnati’s […]
Man displays firearm, yells while driving
A man drove alongside a Chicago resident’s vehicle, displaying a firearm and yelling, at about 12:30 p.m. on May 8 on the 400 block of North Austin Boulevard. The man was last seen driving east on Interstate 290 from Austin in a silver Ford Edge with a Nevada registration.
Feds charge 3 men with liquor store robbery spree, including rapper ‘Hadiway Freaky’
CHICAGO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has charged three men with committing a string of liquor store robberies in Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Wicker Park on January 15. Federal officials said that a fourth member of the crew has died since the crimes. Ardaries Harris, 26,...
2 men detained after NW Side robbery, murder are released without being charged
CHICAGO — Two men detained for questioning in connection with Friday’s robbery and murder of a 24-year-old father on the Northwest Side were released on Sunday without being charged. Zet Rodriguez was walking to work when an armed man confronted him at the mouth of an alley in...
Don't rush to start planting in your garden
In May, it pays to be patient and flexible when making garden decisions. On this week’s episode of the Gardening Tips podcast, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lisa Hilgenberg talks about the danger of rushing to plant in the early spring.
Quincy man, Chicago woman facing heroin, gun charges after Monday arrest
QUINCY — A months-long investigation by the West Central Illinois Task Force led to the arrest of two people on Monday on drugs and weapons charges. The West Central Illinois Task Force, Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Quincy Police Department began investigating in early 2024 the sale of heroin in Quincy. Officers identified Latwaon McCray, 42, of Quincy as a possible target.
Southern Poverty Law Center rebukes CPD for lack of action for officers tied to Oath Keepers
A powerful civil rights group is demanding stronger action by Chicago police against at least eight officers who have been connected to an ultra-right wing group that has been the focus of January 6 capitol violence.
‘There’s a Lot of Unevenness’: Chicago’s Youth Joblessness Rates Outpace Illinois and US, New Report Finds
Employment levels in Chicago and beyond have rebounded since the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new report has found teens and young adults across the city, particularly those of color, are still struggling to find consistent work. The report, published Wednesday by the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Great Cities Institute,...
Afternoon Briefing: Midlothian school celebrates 100 years — and a nun who’s been there for 50 of them
Good afternoon, Chicago. Get ready to visit “the Griffin.” The Museum of Science and Industry on Sunday is officially becoming the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, a name change in recognition of a $125 million donation in 2019 from the founder and CEO of the Citadel hedge fund. The donation was first reported when it and the name change were accepted by the museum’s board in ...
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