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Migrant who skipped out on Chicago gun case fled to Denver, robbed jewelry store with Venezuelan street gang: report
CHICAGO — A Venezuelan migrant featured in a CWBChicago story about the performance of our city’s ShotSpotter system was part of an armed Venezuelan street gang that violently robbed a Denver jewelry store, the New York Post reports. As we told you in our May 21 story, Jan...
Recap: Early Surge Allows Team Palacios to Prevail Over Team Kilfoyl
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Corner infielder Sam Fischer recorded two hits and drove in four runs as Team Palacios opened Week Four of the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship Season with an 8-5 victory over Team Kilfoyl at Parkway Bank Sports Complex on Friday evening. Fischer, who tallied 200...
Caleb Williams Unusual Encounter With Music Sensation Leaves Fans Intrigued
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams shared a somewhat odd moment with music and rap sensation Lil Durk after practice on Friday. The two snapped a picture together, which is an awesome moment between two very powerful people in their respective careers, yet they appear to be holding ...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued in multiple Chicago-area counties as storms move into area
Note: Severe storms have since moved out of the area. Get the latest weather updates from the NBC 5 Storm Team here. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in multiple Chicago-area counties as a system of storms with the potential of gusty winds and hail moves into the region.
Rose of Tralee: Meet the women representing North America in Co Kerry
The Rose of Tralee International Festival 2024 kicked off in Co Kerry on Friday, August 16, and runs through Tuesday, August 20. 32 exceptional women - all of whom are Irish or have Irish roots - are representing centres from around the globe throughout this year's festival. Among this year's...
DeKalb man accused of attempted murder while on parole
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - DeKalb police arrested a man for attempted murder after officials with the United States Marshals Service found him in Chicago. On June 23, DeKalb police responded to 820 S. Kimberly Dr. where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to a hospital for emergency medical care.
Milwaukee Bucks Land Chicago Bulls Rising Star in Eye-Popping Trade Proposal
With Patrick Beverley set to play in Israel, the Milwaukee Bucks’ backcourt rotation could use some help next season. That can happen if the front office makes a move on Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu to bolster the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team later this year. The Bulls may be facing...
32nd annual Berwyn Car Show set to return to Route 66
The Realty of Chicago Berwyn Route 66 Car Show is one of the city's largest outdoor events of the summer. The popular car show will celebrate all things '60s with classic cars along Old Route 66, also known as Ogden Avenue. One of the vehicles to be showcased for the...
Community members rally to resist Woodlawn homeowner's eviction
A Woodlawn homeowner who had camped out on her property to stave off eviction vows to keep fighting after she and her tenants were forcibly removed from the house Friday morning. Christiana Powell, a 63-year-old third-generation owner of the home near 61st Street and Greenwood Avenue, alleges that her property...
Cook County Corrections Deputy allegedly found in possession of drug-soaked paper facing felony charge
CHICAGO — A Cook County Corrections Deputy has been charged after she was allegedly found to be in possession of dozens of sheets of paper that had been soaked in suspected illegal drugs. 54-year-old Shadonna Jones, a Lynwood resident, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. The charge was […]
Suburban Chicago Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Five Years for Bribery Involving Cook County Assessor’s Office
The realm of corruption has ensnared yet another player in the construction industry as Alex Nitchoff, owner of a suburban Chicago construction company, is set to spend five years behind bars. The sentencing, which arrived on a federal judge's decision Wednesday, stems from Nitchoff's involvement in a bribery scheme aimed at a Cook County Assessor’s Office employee, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois.
OPRF welcomes freshmen a day early with Huskie Kickoff Day
OPRF High School welcomed the 2024-25 freshmen class with a celebration during its annual Huskie Kickoff Day. The event, held Wednesday, Aug. 14 — a day before the regular session started — to help incoming freshmen get better acquainted with each other and the school. “We have made...
Park District of Oak Park Workers Advocate for Higher Wages
On Wednesday, August 14, Park District of Oak Park (PDOP) workers testified before the Park District Board, advocating for higher wages that keep up with inflation. PDOP workers, represented by SEIU Local 73, want to see wages which reflect the cost of living and ensure competitive pay with other park districts. No one working for the PDOP should earn less than $20/hour.
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
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