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10 spooky haunted houses to visit in the Chicago area before Halloween
They might be one of the spookiest signs of fall: haunted houses. A sign the spookiest day of the year is approaching, haunted houses are intended to spook and prepare you for all the ghosts and goblins you could see come Oct. 31. Wanting to visit one but overwhelmed with...
Feast on a Whole Animal at Illinois’ Oddest Restaurant
Do you know that you can order a whole animal at the Oddest Restaurant in Illinois?. Like, place an order online, and you and your party can eat a whole animal. I didn't know that was a thing, but apparently, you can do it, and if you're so interested, you can actually do it in Illinois.
Country Stars Performing in Illinois and Missouri in October
Some big names and legends of Country music will be appearing in Illinois and Missouri throughout October. Jelly Roll will be in: Chicago, Il. Fri October 11th at the United Center. Wed Oct 16 in Springfield, Mo. at the Great Southern Bank Arena. Wed Oct 23 in St. Louis, Mo....
FBI crime data undercounts killings in Chicago, other big cities, analyst says
The sizable drop in killings in the FBI's national crime report comes with an asterisk as poor data collection methods saw homicides be undercounted in some major cities, according to analysts.
Larry Snelling, Chicago's top cop, marks one year as superintendent
CHICAGO (CBS) – In September 2023, Larry Snelling received unanimous support in the City Council, and became Chicago's new police superintendent. Snelling has been with CPD since 1992 when he was hired as a patrol officer in Englewood, the very same Chicago community where he attended high school. From day one as superintendent, Snelling set two top priorities—use technology to solve crimes and improve officers' mental health and wellbeing. The DePaul University graduate was also determined to tackle violence by boosting morale within the department, and connecting with community members. So 12 months later,...
Illinois Man Named 'Benjamin Franklin' Accused Stealing Lots of Benjamins in Facebook Marketplace Scam
An Illinois man who called himself "Benjamin Franklin" was arrested in connection to multiple reports of robberies on Facebook Marketplace. The owner of the "Benjamin Franklin" account was eventually identified as 23-year-old Zyon J. Lay Taylor, whose alleged scam was all about the 'Benjamins.'. Police report Lay Taylor listed items...
Route 66 Museum in Illinois is a Top U.S. Attraction for Car Fans
Whether you call them vintage or classic, one museum in Illinois is known for having some of the best cars in the nation all at once. The most historic highway in America is Route 66. Millions of cars have driven on 2,448 miles of road between Los Angeles and Chicago. To see several cars that have driven on this famous highway, you can visit one of the best car attraction museums in Illinois, Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Illinois.
Shootings and homicides drop in Auburn Gresham
Volunteers from St. Sabina Church have marched since June 14. During the last peace march for 2024, Sixth District Police Commander Michael Tate joined Father Michael L. Pfleger in announcing that shootings in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood are down by 50 percent and homicides are down by 83 percent. Auburn...
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