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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.
Truck trailer detaches overnight after being struck by driver who attempted to flee after disregarding red light
A truck trailer detached overnight after being struck by a vehicle that blew a red light signal and the driver was caught after attempting to flee in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, police said. About 2:45 a.m. Friday, officers saw a white Jeep traveling east at a high rate of speed in the 2000 block of West Marquette Road. The Jeep disregarded a red light, and struck a truck that was headed ...
State of Illinois failed to accommodate employee during COVID pandemic, agency rules
A suburban man turned to CBS News Chicago for help during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with a David vs. Goliath battle.Phil Kenny appeared to have scored a partial victory, at least for now, in the saga CBS News Chicago first covered four years ago."There's a lot of bitterness on my part the way that that story ended," Kenny said.Back in 2021, COVID-19 was ravaging the nation, leading to mask mandates and social distancing. Kenny, a Marine veteran, was working for the Joliet office of the Illinois Department of Human Services.His doctor wrote a letter on his behalf, stating...
A lawyer who helped clear three accused cop killers scolds police and prosecutors
Cook County prosecutors on Wednesday dropped their case against Alexander Villa, who was convicted in the 2011 murder of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis. The decision led a judge to throw out Villa’s conviction and his sentence of life in prison. That means all three men charged with Lewis’s killing have had their cases dismissed — and no one is being held responsible for a cop’s murder.
Chicago daytime highs expected to remain above normal for the foreseeable future…
Thursday’s high temperatures warmed nearly 10 degrees over Wednesday, including the 100th day this year of 80 degrees or warmer at Midway Airport Interesting note, the high on this date a year ago was an unseasonable 87 degrees despite the normal high of 69 degrees. Despite the modest cool-down Friday and again early next week, daytime […]
Pilot For Illinois-Based Airline Buys Pizza For Passengers Amid Emergency 7 Hour Layover
Not all stories involving air travel have to be bad. We hear (and experience) a lot of negatives involving flying, whether it's logistics with the airlines or obnoxious passengers. But one popular TikTok is shutting that down. According to NBC Chicago, a pilot for United Airlines (which is based in...
Chicago forecast: Rain showers bring some relief, but not enough to quell fire risk this weekend
Morning rain showers Friday brought brief relief from dry weather for some, but it likely won't be enough to keep fire risks at bay this weekend. The wet weather early Friday will clear for sunshine as the day moves on, with milder temperatures in store. Highs are set to range from the upper-60s to mid-70s across the Chicago area, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.
Man from Illinois Received 10 Year Sentence for Trafficking Guns from North Mississippi to Chicago
On Tuesday afternoon, Derrick Stewart, age 20, received a ten year prison sentence for conspiracy to traffic firearms and trafficking firearms. According to Darkhorse Press, the investigation was opened when firearms recovered in Chicago, Illinois crimes were found to be purchased in the Northern district of Mississippi. Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives opened an investigation into the matter. The guns had been purchased very recently compared to when the crimes took place; in fact, some were purchased as recently as one day prior.
Vigil held for 19-year-old woman Chicago alderman says ShotSpotter could have saved
Family and friends gathered Wednesday to pay tribute to a woman who was shot and killed last weekend.Police found 19-year-old Sierra Evans on Saturday morning in the 9500-block of South Avenue N in the city's East Side neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHer family said she had been at a nearby party the night before."Sierra was a good person. Nothing like this should have ever happened to her; she was so kind-hearted. Sierra never crossed nobody, never did nothing wrong to nobody. This was uncalled for," friend Timia Garrett said.The evening vigil Wednesday was held at...
Shocking Foodie Rankings: Only Two Illinois Cities Make the List
It's a bit of a shocker from the culinary world, with only two Illinois cities making it to the list of best foodie cities in America. Posted by WalletHub, it appears that of the 28 different metrics they covered, including the accessibility and affordability of high-quality restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and pricing, to name a few.
"Pig vomit" smell from feed company angers Mt. Prospect residents
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (CBS) -- A smelly mess has been brewing in one northwest suburb and residents have been complaining about what they called an awful smell circulating in their air and seeping into their homes.Neighbors in Mount Prospect said the smelly problem has been going on for years. Thursday was a good day because the winds weren't fierce, but on a windy day, they close their windows and their walks are cut short."Prestige smells like pig vomit," said Mark Johnson, a Mount Prospect resident.In neon green writing on signs, their message was clear: The neighborhood reeks."Very putrid, thick," Johnson...
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