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Guy Fieri Says This Illinois’ Restaurant Fries Are The Best He Ever Tasted
A perfect order of French fries should stand on its own. The best of the best for fries can be considered a meal, not just some throw-in to fill up space on a plate. Some restaurants don't care about the "fry experience," whereas this restaurant believes it is integral to the meal's enjoyment.
These Gas Station Tacos Are the Best in Illinois
Today is National Taco Day, and it wouldn't make sense not to highlight what's been dubbed the best tacos in Illinois. While Taco Day was originally set for October 4, the folks at Taco Bell pushed to move National Taco Day to the first Tuesday in October every year because, you guessed it, Taco Tuesday.
Chicago homicides in 2024: 450 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a death by Chicago police. The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics. Homicide data from the Illinois ...
Man shot and killed in Joliet Saturday afternoon
JOLIET, Ill. (WGN) — A man was shot and killed in Joliet Saturday afternoon. According to the Joliet Police Department, officers were called to the 800 block of Wenberg street around 3:45 p.m. on a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old man who was shot several times laying near the […]
Chicago native wounded in Cleveland shooting
A Cleveland TV reporter is recovering after she was shot Monday morning in a suspected domestic incident. Police in Lakewood, Ohio say Winnie Dortch was shot just before 8 a,m. WOIO-TV reports that police were called to an area where two people were arguing, before shots were fired. A man died at the scene. Dortch […]
South suburban police chase results in gunfire, chaotic search
Police in Riverdale said officers had spotted a stolen vehicle and tried to pull it over near 146th and Halsted. Police said a passenger got out of the stolen car and pointed a gun at officers. One of the officers then fired multiple shots.
Illinois’ Best Hot Dog Stand Announced & We’re Low-Key Surprised
There are so many different places in Illinois to get a good-tasting hot dog, it's really tough to name the very best, right?. I mean, I thought of a few places right away that ultimately weren't named Illinois' best place to get a hot dog in a recent article on Mashed.com.
Father of Boy Shot During Investigatory Police Stop Claims to Have Video Showing Boys Arms Up
CHICAGO – A father is raising concerns after his teenage son and a Chicago police officer were both injured by the same bullet during a tense encounter in Englewood on Thursday. The officer and the teen, both recovering from their wounds, were shot in a struggle that unfolded after officers confronted the teen, who was armed. The father is disputing the account of the officer who claimed that the shooting occured during a scuffle for the gun.
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