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Teens arrested in rash of burglaries in Chicago, including 12 on same day

Two teens have been arrested and charged with a host of felonies after a rash of burglaries across the city of Chicago. It is estimated that a dozen of those burglaries took place on the same day, and now two suspects are facing charges. According to Chicago police, a 17-year-old...

Chicago, IL · 7h
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Gunfire Rips Through Englewood Apartment Window, Wounds Three in Their 20s

Three people in their 20s were wounded early Friday when gunfire tore through the window of an Englewood apartment, striking two women and a man as they sat inside, Chicago police said. The shooting happened around 1:10 a.m. near Marquette Road, according to police. Police told ABC7 Chicago that the...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Morning Honey

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Chicago woman recounts disturbing Target encounter after employee allegedly says ‘let me see more’

A routine shopping trip to a Target store in Chicago allegedly took an unsettling turn after an employee approached a woman at self-checkout and continued making unwanted advances despite her refusal.  The shopper, who identifies herself as Serenity (@serenityxrose21) on TikTok, described the encounter in a video that drew thousands of views. According to her...

Chicago, IL · 6h

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This South Side Chicago Counter Has Been Dunking Breaded Steak Sandwiches In Red Gravy Since 1976, And Illinois Still Lines Up

A four-pound sandwich sits on the menu at one South Side counter, and it comes breaded, fried, and dunked in red gravy. Anthony Bourdain counted that sandwich among the best sandwiches in the world. The star is USDA Choice skirt steak, tenderized and hand-breaded with Italian seasonings. Then it gets...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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CJ Coombs

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Unidentified Jane Doe found deceased in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois

An unidentified female, referred to as Jane Chicago Doe 1980, was discovered in Alsip, Illinois (Cook County), on September 23, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Alsip is a suburb of Chicago. The above photos show a facial reconstruction by an NCMEC Forensic Artist, which depicts what she may have looked like in life.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago Dog Licenses Plummet to 4,100 as 650,000 Pups Go Unregistered

Chicago's dog owners are skipping out on city licenses in droves, with just 4,100 issued so far this year in a city estimated to have more than 650,000 dogs. City Clerk Anna Valencia says her office simply does not have the staff, money, or public awareness campaign needed to turn that number around.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Secret Chicago

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A new free holiday food festival is coming to Chicagoland this Christmas season—less than 1 hour from downtown

The holidays in Chicago are almost here, and we’ve got another fun-filled event for you to keep on your radar that’s sure to put you in the spirit of the season. The inaugural Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival is taking over Northwestern University’s Ryan Field from November 27 through December 27. Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun. The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival comes to The Village at Ryan Field The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival will bring a full month of seasonal eats, artisan vendors, and Christmas cheer to The Village at Ryan Field. The Village is a walkable outdoor district adjacent to Ryan Field with 6 pavilions hosting pop-ups from popular local restaurants. The holiday food festival will feature seasonal bites from the likes of Publican Quality Bread, Frontera, Gibson’s Steakhouse, and others. Guests can warm up with a festive cocktail or beer at the Holiday Hall bar, complete with toasty fireplaces and beer garden-style seating. After grabbing something to eat, guests can explore a quaint holiday vendor market, with gifts and stocking stuffers galore. The Village will be decked out with holiday lights and decorations making for some unforgettable photo ops. And the best part?

Chicago, IL · 12h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say

A 23-year-old man has now been charged with kidnapping and battery after a police pursuit that began with a suburban assault investigation and ended when the vehicle crashed into a pole on Chicago's South Side, authorities said.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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HUD’s FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,011 in the Chicago area, $1,762 in Atlanta and $1,734 in Phoenix, the base for housing voucher payment standards

The Department of Housing and Urban Development set its fiscal 2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment at $2,011 in the Chicago area, $1,762 in the Atlanta area and $1,734 in the Phoenix area. Those figures, effective Oct. 1, 2026, are the base for the payment standards that decide how much a housing voucher […]

Atlanta, GA · 6h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Our Chicago: Helping Cook County Veterans Get the Benefits They've Earned

Wednesday is Veterans Day, a time for the country to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Cook County, IL · 6h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Another Chicago Bears stadium site enters the mix ahead of Illinois veto session

The Illinois fall veto session is about a week and a half away. Just as state lawmakers could potentially vote on a Bears stadium bill, another developer is pitching another site for the Bears.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Heavy Artillery by the White House, Moped Drive-Bys, and Fatal 100-MPH Fireballs: The Weekly Roundup of Pure Metro Carnage

From St. Louis Heavy Machinery Standoffs to White House Gun Arrests, a Verse Dispatch Across Six Urban Centers. Bulldozer Standoffs, The Deadly ‘Kiss’ Heist, and Blood in Public Stalls: The Weekly Roundup Exposing 6 Cities in Total Freefall. St. Louis, Missouri. Along the quiet lots of Canaan Avenue...

St. Louis, MO · 10h

The Financial Wire

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A Chicago courier who came for $73,620 in gold coins from an elderly Grimes, Iowa couple got probation and an $83,763 restitution order after a state sting

A 28-year-old Chicago man who showed up at an elderly Grimes, Iowa, couple’s home to collect a lockbox of gold coins worth $73,620 has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay the couple $83,763.42 in restitution, the Iowa Insurance Division says. Ali Mohammed Murtuza Syed was arrested in an undercover sting while an extortion... The post A Chicago courier who came for $73,620 in gold coins from an elderly Grimes, Iowa couple got probation and an $83,763 restitution order after a state sting appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Grimes, IA · 1d

Secret Chicago

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Chicago’s crown jewel of pan pizza just earned another national nod—thanks to its legendary caramelized crust

Chicago hardly needs another reason to defend its pizza credentials. But we’ll happily take this one. Pequod’s Pizza—the local favorite known for that exquisite ring of caramelized cheese —has been named Illinois’ pick in Food & Wine’s “50 States of Award-Winning Pizza.” And while the national recognition is nice, the real draw is waiting around the edge of the pan. What makes Pequod’s crust so special? At Pequod’s, you don’t leave the crust behind. As Food & Wine explains, t he pizzeria places a ring of mozzarella around the inside edge of the pan. As the pizza bakes, that cheese caramelizes, creating the signature rim that sets these pies apart . A deeply browned cheese surrounds a generously topped Chicago-style pizza. The menu starts with a cheese pizza, with toppings available so you can build your own order. Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, giardiniera, and more are among the options—but that caramelized edge is something you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve finished the meal. Why Food & Wine picked Pequod’s Food & Wine assembled its state-by-state guide using existing accolades, including international pizza competitions, restaurant rankings, local journalism, and readers’ choice awards. For Pequod’s, the magazine points to two major wins:

Chicago, IL · 1d

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A police officer and an SUV driver fatally struck a scooter rider and an e-moto operator in Armour Square and North Park

Tragically, there were two more e-mobility device fatalities this week. In one of the cases, a police officer struck and killed an electric scooter rider. In the other incident, an SUV driver fatally struck a person on what appears to be an electric motorcycle, also called an “e-moto.” These crashes raised the number of e-scooter deaths on Chicago streets this year to four, and the number of e-moto fatalities on our city’s streets in 2026 to three.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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4 victims of deadly fire on Chicago's North Side ID'd

CHICAGO - The four victims of a deadly fire on Chicago's North Side on Thursday have been identified by local officials. What we know: — The victims, which included a 13-year-old boy, were identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office:. Mariza Garcia Jimenez, 48. Valentino Jozeph Vallejo, 13.

Chicago, IL · 8h

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Chicago Marchers Flood Federal Plaza With Joy After Democrats' Midterm Sweep

Demonstrators packed Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago on Saturday for “The People Have Spoken” rally and march, a gathering that came just days after Democrats reclaimed control of both houses of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. As the crowd marched east on Adams Street, drums pounded and a familiar rallying cry echoed off the surrounding buildings: “This is what a blue wave looks like.”

Chicago, IL · 6h

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Robyn Mineko Williams Turns a Salt Shed Lounge Into a Dance About Mortality

Three Top Lounge at the Salt Shed — Site of Scheduled Performances. Chicago choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams will stage “To Leave You” at Three Top Lounge at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., on Nov. 9 and 10. The performance brings together dance, music and visual art, with the audience moving around as the action unfolds.

Chicago, IL · 1d

The Cool Down

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Chicago law professor returns from lunch to find AI deleted his syllabus and a year's lecture notes

"These things will never be 100% reliable."

Chicago, IL · 8h

Seattle ON Tap

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That Kimchi Grilled Cheese at Northwestern's $875 Million Stadium Is the Real MVP and Nobody's Talking Enough About It

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Northwestern’s new Ryan Field has arrived, and yeah, it cost a cool $875 million, but let me tell you, the real headline isn’t the price tag alone, it’s the […]

Evanston, IL · 2d