Late Wednesday night, chaos erupted in Chicago's River North neighborhood, a lively area known for its restaurants and bars. A drive-by shooting left four people dead and 14 others injured, with at least three fighting for their lives. The shooting occurred outside a restaurant and lounge that had h
Chicago witnessed a horrific event during what should have been a night of celebration. A lively album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz turned into a scene of terror when gunfire erupted outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in the River North neighborhood. The incident left four people dead and
Ironheart, the new Marvel series, has landed on Disney+ with a mix of praise and criticism. Right now, it has a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is considered "Fresh" but not outstanding. This puts it in the same range as other recent Marvel shows like Echo (70%) and She-Hulk (79%). However, it's
Fish farming can be a tough business, especially when it comes to keeping nets clean. Biofouling, or the buildup of unwanted organisms, is a big headache. It makes nets heavier and messes with the water flow, which can stress out the fish. Usually, farmers clean the nets or use special chemicals to
Chicago is facing a prolonged period of intense heat and humidity. This isn't just a one-day event; the heat is expected to stick around through Monday. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Cook County. This means that the city will experience temperatures soaring into
Lynn Hamilton, a talented actress, passed away at 95 in her Chicago home. She was known for her roles in popular TV shows like "Sanford and Son" and "The Waltons. " Her journey in the entertainment industry was quite remarkable. She started with theater and later moved to TV and films. Hamilton's fi
Jussie Smollett has a lot to celebrate. He is now engaged to his partner, Jabari Redd. The actor shared this joyful news on Instagram. The pictures show Smollett down on one knee, proposing to Redd on a city street. Redd's happiness is clear as he laughs and hugs his fiancé. The final photo reve
In Chicago, a heat dome is bringing a week of intense, humid heat. This isn't just about high temperatures; it's the humidity that makes it dangerous. Daytime highs will reach the low to mid-90s, but with humidity, it will feel like 100 degrees or more. Nights won't offer much relief, staying in the
The streets of Chicago and its suburbs echoed with a powerful message on a recent Saturday. Tens of thousands of people gathered to voice their disapproval of President Donald Trump. This was one of the largest protests in recent memory, with over 1, 500 similar events happening across the country.
The man known as Illinois' "Mr. Speaker" has seen his political career come to an abrupt end. Michael Madigan, who held significant power in the state for decades, was recently handed a 7. 5-year prison sentence. This comes after a lengthy trial where he was found guilty of corruption charges. Madi
