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Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Wisconsin lakeshore counties are under an air quality advisory until 11 p.m. Saturday
Eight lakeshore Wisconsin counties are under an air quality advisory for potentially unhealthy ozone levels until 11 p.m. Saturday. Children, older adults, people working outside and those with lung or heart ailments are encouraged to take precautions for their health, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Here's what to know: Ozone...
Man charged with burglarizing prosecutor’s offices at 26th and California
CHICAGO — A man recently charged with trying to sexually assault a convenience store worker in Logan Square on August 13 is now charged with burglarizing a Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in July. Jordan Ocampo, 44, is charged with theft and burglary in connection with the...
Committee gives go-ahead for resident’s beehive
Members of the city’s Human Services Committee on Monday approved a resident’s application to move forward on a beehive in the 1800 block of Asbury Avenue. It’s reportedly the second instance where an adjacent property owner neighbor has raised objections to having a beehive operating too close to their property.
Man gets 9 years for robbing West Loop CVS while on probation for 2 CVS robberies
CHICAGO — A man with a storied history of burglarizing and robbing CVS stores has been given a nine-year prison sentence for robbing one of the company’s West Loop locations on New Year’s Eve. Prosecutors said Myles Webb entered the store at 1034 West Lake shortly after...
Police find man shot to death in South Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was found shot and killed Friday night in South Chicago.Police said officers responded to a ShotSpotter call in the 7900 block of South Phillips Avenue just after 11 p.m.The victim, between 35-40 years of age, was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.Chicago fire crews arrived to treat the victim, who died at the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.As of Saturday, no arrests were made. Area 2 detectives were investigating.
Manhunt Intensifies After DNC Delegate Robbed at Gunpoint in Chicago Amid Crime Wave
CHICAGO, IL – As police continue their search for suspects linked to multiple robberies, including the armed robbery of a Texas Democratic delegate in downtown Chicago on Wednesday, the city’s escalating crime concerns remain in the spotlight. A delegate from Texas attending a national convention in Chicago was...
Is Chicago Really the Murder Capital? The Truth Behind the Claims (Video)
Gun violence remains a pressing issue in Chicago, drawing national attention and frequent criticism, particularly during political events. Recent remarks made by political figures have reignited debates around Chicago’s reputation as a violent city, prompting responses from local activists and community leaders who are working towards positive change. Despite...
Chicago Forecast: Mostly sunny skies, hot temperatures
A relatively mild past week in the Chicago area in addition to children heading back to school had many area residents thinking it was already time for fall, though this weekend begs to differ. The warm-up in temperatures that's expected to last through the middle of next week begins in...
Village of Sugar Grove and Crown debate headed to third meeting
At its second meeting this week for five hours, the Sugar Grove Village Board and Crown Development ironed out some changes in The Grove mixed-use 760 acre project by the I-88 Route 47 interchange. Before a sparse audience, Crown agreed to restrictions for a Route 47 fueling station with 15...
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
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