After allegedly shooting a Chicago police officer to death on a Gage Park playground, Steven Montano begged for police to kill him too, the officer’s partner testified Wednesday. “He begins to walk toward me and says, ‘Kill me,’” Officer Miguel …
Alleged cop killer begged police to kill him, officer testifies Read MoreA father who went missing while swimming in the deep end of the water at Montrose Beach Monday was found safe more than 36 hours later, according to his family. Kevin Moctezuma, 33, told his sister Priscilla Moctezuma that he …
Missing swimmer from Montrose Beach reunited with family Read MoreIllinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she’ll give up her statewide office as she considers her “next biggest challenge” — which sure sounds like a potential bid against incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson for control of the fifth floor of Chicago …
Susana Mendoza won’t seek 4th comptroller term, considers run for Chicago mayor Read MoreTechnically, it wasn’t a rest-and-recovery day — a game did take place between the Sky and Dream on Wednesday morning — but it was about as close as you can get. The Sky were without forward Angel Reese and guard …
Short-handed Sky can’t get anything right in loss to Dream Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday finally followed through on his promise to propose police raid reforms — without a ban on no-knock warrants — that nevertheless appears to satisfy social worker Anjanette Young. Young was handcuffed and forced to stand …
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes police raid reforms without ban on no-knock warrants Read MoreLos defensores de la educación infantil, incluyendo la Asociación Head Start de Illinois, buscan ampliar su demanda en curso contra la administración de Trump para incluir nuevos controles de estatus migratorio que, según los demandantes, son ilegales. La demanda, interpuesta …
Asociación Head Start de Illinois busca ampliar su demanda en curso contra la administración de Trump Read MoreAmid fierce pushback from Illinois’ top political leaders, State Farm is defending a rate increase for its customers. Illinois homeowners covered by State Farm could soon see their insurance premiums go up by an average of 27%. New policyholders will …
Illinois leaders blast State Farm as it hikes home insurance rates Read MoreMás de dos años después de que un oficial de la Policía de Chicago fuera fatalmente herido mientras respondía a un incidente doméstico en Gage Park, el juicio de su presunto asesino comenzó el martes, con fiscales presentando a los …
El oficial Vásquez Lasso fue asesinado por un hombre que tomó ‘decisiones despreciables’, según fiscal Read MoreEl edificio Pioneer Arcade, emblemático de Humboldt Park —que en la década de 1920 alguna vez fue un boliche y billar— está más cerca de convertirse en una propiedad de vivienda asequible con 61 unidades para personas mayores. La semana …
Edificio emblemático de Humboldt Park está por convertirse en vivienda asequible para personas mayores Read MoreAbout this time of year, when Bob Magiet gets home from work, his wife absolutely refuses to let him climb into bed until he’s taken a shower. “I smell like a potato and a hamburger,” Magiet said. Not a big …
Smoked alligator burger? That’s just one of the options at this year’s Roscoe Village Burger Fest. Read MoreThe City Council adjourned for the summer Wednesday after approving another round of ethics reforms and $35.2 million more in police abuse settlements, but punting on the thorny issue of whether to authorize “granny flats” citywide. Before heading off for …
City Council adjourns for summer recess after approving ethics reform, but without authorizing ‘granny flats’ Read MoreThe University of Illinois Chicago on Wednesday opened a five-story, state-of-the-art facility that adds much-needed research and classroom space to the school’s growing computer science department. The Computer Design Research and Learning Center at 850 W. Taylor St. will expand …
UIC opens state-of-the-art computer science center Read MoreThousands of people were without electricity across the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon as thunderstorms rolled through. Electric utility company ComEd reported more than 7,000 customers in DuPage County were without power as of around 4 p.m. Nearly 1,000 more customers …
Thousands without power as storms move through Chicago area Read MoreTheater “Billie Jean” is Lauren Gunderson’s new play about sports icon and equality champion Billie Jean King who shattered glass ceilings on and off the tennis court. The play explores King’s public battles and private struggles in her battle for …
Things to Do in Chicago July 17-23: The Mix Read MoreRush University Medical Center is the latest Chicago-area hospital to halt its gender-affirming care for minors as the Trump administration threatens funding to institutions that offer it. Rush “paused” its hormonal care for new patients under 18, according to spokesperson …
Rush Medical Center halts gender-affirming care for new patients under 18 Read MoreEverson Griffen, a four-time Pro Bowler for the Minnesota Vikings, was removed from a flight bound for Minneapolis from Chicago for allegedly causing a disturbance, TMZ reported. The Delta Air Lines flight returned to O’Hare International Airport moments after taking …
Former Vikings player Everson Griffen removed from flight for unruly behavior: report Read MoreWe never need to justify eating carnitas. With that said, there is one good reason to indulge right now: It’s peak outdoor dining season. Juicy, succulent shredded pork carnitas, enveloped in warm tortilla wraps, make for ideal alfresco party food. …
Smoky pork carnitas, enveloped in warm tortilla wraps, is summer food at its best Read MoreThe Chicago hot dog and deep-dish pizza are two classic members of the city’s culinary canon. But how about combining them into a “Chicago Dog Deep-Dish Pizza,” just as Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s have done for a monthlong experiment in …
A Chicago hot dog deep-dish pizza? Some say yuck to Lou Malnati’s, Portillo’s experiment Read MoreAttorneys say more than 900 survivors have now come forward alleging they suffered child sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers in Illinois between 1995 and 2022. A new batch of complaints was filed Tuesday, and lawyers say it includes 107 …
More than 900 people now say they were abused at Illinois youth prisons Read MoreA man is accused of several felonies including attempted murder and armed robbery after an attack early Sunday of two 24-year-old women in Lake View. Michael Jenkins, 19, was ordered detained until trial during a detention hearing Wednesday on attempted …
Charges filed after Lake View armed robbery that left woman shot Read More