A 15-hour standoff at a Chicago restaurant ended on Wednesday morning with the arrest of Joshua Zimmerman, a 30-year-old fugitive wanted on multiple serious charges, including murder and armed robbery. Zimmerman’s capture marks the conclusion of an intense manhunt that began more than two months ago when he escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in … Read more
Chicago was a hive of activity on Saturday, with the city’s streets and sidewalks bustling with visitors drawn to an array of major events. Among the weekend’s highlights were the Chicago Air and Water Show, the Bud Billiken Parade, Ellen DeGeneres’ sold-out final stand-up performance at the Chicago Theater, and a series of Metallica concerts … Read more
A body was recovered from the rubble of a house that exploded in a Chicago suburb on Tuesday night, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews responded to the explosion, which completely leveled the home of a 77-year-old man in unincorporated Lake Zurich, Illinois. Details of the Incident Neighbors reported hearing a loud … Read more
Chicago’s inspector general, Deborah Witzburg, has issued a warning about potential constitutional violations and escalating tensions due to new police directives, just ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The city’s police force is facing criticism for its handling of protests, especially following the 2020 unrest after the murder of George Floyd. Witzburg’s 52-page report highlights … Read more
The medical spa industry, valued at $15 billion, has experienced significant growth since the onset of the pandemic. However, a recent study has shed light on a concerning trend: most med spas in Chicago operate without a doctor on-site, posing potential risks for patients. Medical Nature of Med Spas According to Alex Thiersch, CEO of … Read more
A spree of armed robberies rocked the West Town area over the weekend, culminating in a brazen incident at the Irish Nobleman Pub on West Erie Street. In the early hours of Saturday morning, the popular bar became the scene of a harrowing ordeal as customers were robbed at gunpoint, and the bar owner narrowly … Read more
Chicago-area residents are eagerly anticipating warmer temperatures reaching nearly 80 degrees over the weekend. However, the welcome warmth comes with a caveat as the region faces the looming threat of severe weather. Friday Forecast: Cloudy Skies and Potential Thunderstorms Friday’s forecast predicts highs in the mid-60s with cloudy skies giving way to rainfall later in … Read more
Chicago finds itself at the center of a contentious debate as it attempts to address the increasing number of homeless migrants seeking shelter in the city amid plummeting temperatures. With hundreds of migrants still sleeping outdoors, the construction of two new shelters, funded by the state of Illinois, faces local resistance and legal challenges from … Read more
In a suburban Chicago community, officials have retracted municipal citations issued to a local news reporter who was accused of persistent contact with city officials regarding treacherous fall flooding. Unwarranted Citations Issued to Local Reporter The reversal comes after days of controversy surrounding the citations that were mailed to Hank Sanders, a Daily Southtown reporter, … Read more