Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park with top headliners, new addition
The gates are open for this year’s Riot Fest, which has returned to its roots at Douglass Park on the city’s West Side.
2 injured in wrong-way crash in Bridgeview
A driver was injured in a wrong-way crash in Bridgeview Saturday morning.
Inmate dies after apparent medical emergency in Cook County Jail: officials
A 32-year-old inmate at the Cook County Jail has died after suffering an apparent medical emergency.
2024 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across the Chicagoland area are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.
Riot Fest moves to suburbs for new 'RiotLand' adventure
A new venue for Riot Fest and the lineup for this year's festival were announced Wednesday.
Riot Fest announces lineup, new venue — here's what to know
The lineup for Riot Fest has officially been released.
Chicago-area tax preparer convicted of Covid-relief fraud
A federal jury in Chicago on Monday convicted a tax preparer from Palos Heights of wire fraud related to Covid-19 relief funds.
Cook County woman, secret boyfriend charged in murder plot of longtime boyfriend
A Cook County woman accused of hiring her secret boyfriend to murder her longtime boyfriend appeared in court Sunday, facing murder charges.
Man fatally shot outside Bridgeview apartment complex
A man was shot and killed while leaving an apartment complex Wednesday morning in suburban Bridgeview.
Chief Keef, Playboi Carti and Travis Scott to headline Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash
The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash will return to SeatGeek Stadium this June with Chief Keef, Playboi Carti and Travis Scott headlining the festival.
Costume conundrum: Comic expo attendee's $1,800 quest after USPS mishap
A Bridgeview woman had her sights set on the perfect costume for C2E2. However, she didn't realize the lengths she would need to go to get ahold of it.



















