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Man, 18, shot and robbed in Hyde Park
CHICAGO - A man was shot and robbed by a group Sunday night in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The 18-year-old was walking around 9:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of East 57th Street when a white sedan pulled up and four males got out, according to police. The suspects stole...
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.”
Man drowns in Lake Michigan near Loyola Beach, Chicago police say
A man drowned in Lake Michigan near Loyola Beach in Rogers Park late Sunday night, Chicago police said.Police and the Chicago Fire Department responded to a person in distress at about 11:59 p.m. in the 1200-block of West Touhy Avenue.A witness told police that a 23-year-old man was last seen in the water and did not get out.A search was conducted and the man was pulled from the water and transported to St. Francis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.Authorities have not released the victim's name.
Ryan Arnold Exits Chicago’s 93XRT After 11 Years
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy’s 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State. Arnold cited his transition to a...
Gotham tops Red Stars in PKs after scoreless draw
It’s rare to see the Chicago Red Stars participate in shootouts because NWSL regular-season games end in regulation, so fans got a treat on July 20. Gotham knocked off the Red Stars 5-4 on penalty kicks after regulation ended in a scoreless draw during the first round of the Summer Cup tournament at SeatGeek Stadium.
Illinois Lottery hosted a groovy 50th Anniversary Celebration In Chicago with a giant 35-foot disco ball
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in style on Thursday, July 18, in Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza with a fun-filled, disco-themed event. Ushering in a day of ‘70s nostalgia, the celebration threw it way back to 1974 with a giant, 35-foot golden...
Revolution II’s Losing Streak Hits Record After Chicago Fire II Defeat
Revolution II set a club record for the longest losing streak with their fifth consecutive loss, falling 3-2 to Chicago Fire II despite early lead by Monis from a penalty kick. Monis scored his third goal against Chicago Fire II in 2024. David Porebra's penalty kick marked his 12th goal...
Man held in slashing of woman at Loop Blue Line station
A man was arrested Sunday afternoon on suspicion of wounding a woman with a sharp object on a Blue Line platform, according to Chicago police. A 22-year-old woman and 55-year-old man were in a verbal altercation at the Jackson Blue Line stop in the 300 block of South Dearborn about 3:30 p.m. when the man swung a sharp object at the woman, cutting her forearms and hands several times, police said.
Chicago Food Truck Festival delights taste buds once again
CHICAGO — For the last 11 years, the Chicago Food Truck Festival has showcased mobile gourmet cuisines and highlighted the best of the windy city’s food scene. Food trucks lined Indiana Street in the South Loop this weekend and offered a variety of delicious choices. NewsNation affiliate WGN’s...
Life-Saving App Now Available in La Porte County
(La Porte, IN) - La Porte County now has a life-saving app that could turn ordinary people into heroes. It’s called Pulse Point. As first responders are notified of a medical emergency, Pulse Point alerts subscribers to any nearby medical emergency as it’s happening and lets them know where the nearest AED is located. Pulse Point spokesperson Shannon Smith says the alert can help shave precious seconds off response times: “The goal is really to engage the community in cardiac arrest response.”
After 3 are shot, city forces Lyon’s Den hookah lounge to close
CHICAGO — The city has forced a troubled hookah lounge to close after three people were shot outside the business on Friday. It was the second shooting at the venue, which lies on the border of West Town and Wicker Park, in 18 months. Sunday afternoon, plywood covered the...
Chicago Athlete on the Road: Kewanee County
Chicago Athlete hit the road for a summer trip to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan for the Canal Run. This event is held every July and is just one of many endurance events that athletes can take part of in the U.P. The race took place in Hancock, Michigan, and...
Brookfield Zoo Chicago reveals $500 million plan for comprehensive campus improvements
Looking ahead to its centennial anniversary in 2034, Brookfield Zoo Chicago released details of a transformational Next Century Plan vision that will reshape more than 100 acres (nearly half of the zoo’s existing property). Blending its historic structures with new animal zones, the zoo will create immersive habitats that provide for the best in animal care, while creating rich experiences for guests that engage and connect expanded audiences to conservation.
IceHogs Community Fund and Chicago Blackhawks Foundation to Award $135,000 in Grants to Nine Rockford Area Organizations
The Rockford IceHogs Community Fund and Chicago Blackhawks Foundation will award $135,000 in grants to support nine Rockford area organizations and 10 unique programs for the 2024-25 grant cycle. Close to $100,000 of the total amount is to come from the IceHogs' charitable arm, while the remaining dollars will come...
Happy 20th Birthday To Millennium Park
Yesterday, Common headlined a concert as part of Millennium Park’s four day birthday celebration. Fans really showed up massively as they were lined up down the block to be allowed onto the lawn for free seating. It was such a big turnout that they filled up the entire venue before the performance even started.
Endangered Piping Plover Chick Named 'Nagamo' Thrives at Chicago's Montrose Beach Dunes
The Montrose Beach dunes have witnessed a bittersweet development in the saga of Chicago's adored endangered species, the piping plovers. A sole survivor from a full clutch of eggs has taken a significant step into the limelight, bearing the name Nagamo—an Ojibwe term meaning "he/she sings," according to a recent announcement by the Chicago Bird Alliance, alongside the Chicago Ornithological Society and the Illinois Ornithological Society. The unique moniker, chosen through a culturally reflective process and submitted by one Mike Doty, is a direct nod to this chick's vocal presence on the Chicago beaches, complementing the species' scientific name Charadrius melodus, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Weekend Morning News: Dawn A.M. Eatery in Hyde Park has a new tasting menu
Jef Tate, beverage director for Dawn A.M. Eatery in Hyde Park, says the restaurant brings a taste of Southern influence to the Chicago food scene for those who grew up on Southern cooking, or for those who who just want to try it. “It’s kind of like an ode that...
Chicago Community Demands Independent Investigation into Police Ties with Extremist Groups
Calls for a more thorough investigation into the ties between Chicago police officers and extremist groups have intensified, as activists from the 33rd Ward, the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and local officials press for action. Residents and social justice advocates are demanding an external inquiry following a decision two months prior by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) officials not to discipline officers with connections to the Oath Keepers, an act the groups have deemed a display of "inadequate" investigation. This argument was laid out in a news conference held outside the Horner Park fieldhouse.
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