SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Iowa mass shooting suspect captured at metro Atlanta hotel
Federal agents captured a teenager wanted for a mass shooting in Iowa at a hotel in Forest Park on Monday morning.
Federal agents captured a teenager wanted for a mass shooting in Iowa at a hotel in Forest Park on Monday morning.
Woman alleges off-duty Forest Park officer forcibly detained her after minor crash
A viral social media post is raising questions about police conduct in Chicago's west suburbs.
A viral social media post is raising questions about police conduct in Chicago's west suburbs.
150K Illinois households may lose SNAP assistance beginning May 1
SNAP recipients have a deadline this week -- some will lose their benefits by Friday. Here's what to do before May 1.
SNAP recipients have a deadline this week -- some will lose their benefits by Friday. Here's what to do before May 1.
Chicago-area native Greg Krupa remembered for global impact after death in Ecuador
Chicago-area native Greg Krupa is being remembered for a life of global impact after his death in Ecuador.
Chicago-area native Greg Krupa is being remembered for a life of global impact after his death in Ecuador.
Greg Krupa remembered for global impact after death in Ecuador
Chicago-area native Greg Krupa is being remembered for a life of global impact after his death in Ecuador.
Chicago-area native Greg Krupa is being remembered for a life of global impact after his death in Ecuador.
1 dead after 3-car crash on I-290 in Forest Park: police
One person has died after a three-car crash on I-290 in Forest Park on Sunday, according to Illinois State Police.
One person has died after a three-car crash on I-290 in Forest Park on Sunday, according to Illinois State Police.
Check your pockets: $1 million Powerball ticket sold at suburban Chicago gas station
Someone in suburban Chicago has a good reason to check their pockets after a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold Wednesday, lottery officials said.
Someone in suburban Chicago has a good reason to check their pockets after a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold Wednesday, lottery officials said.
Chicago-area students pack 30,000 meals to fight hunger
From 1,600 meals to 30,000! How a suburban Chicago school turned a day off into a day of giving.
From 1,600 meals to 30,000! How a suburban Chicago school turned a day off into a day of giving.
Chicago-area students pack 30,000 meals to fight hunger
From 1,600 meals to 30,000! How a suburban Chicago school turned a day off into a day of giving.
From 1,600 meals to 30,000! How a suburban Chicago school turned a day off into a day of giving.
Chicago man accused of pushing rider onto CTA Blue Line tracks as train approached: police
A Chicago man is behind bars on an attempted murder charge after allegedly shoving a man onto the tracks at a CTA Blue Line station Monday morning.
A Chicago man is behind bars on an attempted murder charge after allegedly shoving a man onto the tracks at a CTA Blue Line station Monday morning.
Chicago man accused of pushing rider onto CTA Blue Line tracks as train approached: police
A Chicago man is behind bars on an attempted murder charge after allegedly shoving a man onto the tracks at a CTA Blue Line station Monday morning.
A Chicago man is behind bars on an attempted murder charge after allegedly shoving a man onto the tracks at a CTA Blue Line station Monday morning.
Pace Bus express service could expand to Chicago’s western suburbs
Pace Suburban Bus is asking for public input on potentially expanding its express bus service to the western suburbs.
Pace Suburban Bus is asking for public input on potentially expanding its express bus service to the western suburbs.
Wilson to give away over $450K in gas and groceries across Chicago this weekend
Nearly half a million dollars in gas and groceries will be available this weekend as part of the latest giveaway from Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson.
Nearly half a million dollars in gas and groceries will be available this weekend as part of the latest giveaway from Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson.
Forest Park grocer hosts shopping spree to support community as SNAP cuts loom
With threats to end food assistance programs, one Forest Park supermarket gave away carts full of food, and urged the public to shop locally.
With threats to end food assistance programs, one Forest Park supermarket gave away carts full of food, and urged the public to shop locally.
Black-owned grocery store hosts food giveaway
With SNAP benefit cuts looming, a local Black-owned grocery store is doing its part to get food to those who need it.
With SNAP benefit cuts looming, a local Black-owned grocery store is doing its part to get food to those who need it.
ICE detained US citizens in Chicago area cemetery, officials say
Forest Park officials are decrying tactics by federal immigration agents as they tried to arrest two migrants in a cemetery.
Forest Park officials are decrying tactics by federal immigration agents as they tried to arrest two migrants in a cemetery.
ICE detained US citizens for hours in Chicago area cemetery, officials say
The mayor of Forest Park says there is a surge of ICE activity in the village. He wants his west suburban community to know that ICE agents assaulted and detained American citizens on private property last week.
The mayor of Forest Park says there is a surge of ICE activity in the village. He wants his west suburban community to know that ICE agents assaulted and detained American citizens on private property last week.
Monument Moment: Showmen's Rest
One of the worst train disasters in U.S. history is remembered at two Chicago-area sites: a memorial in Gary marking where a troop train slammed into the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train in 1918, killing nearly 90 people, and a mass grave in Forest Park?s Woodlawn Cemetery, where 53 victims were buried at Showmen?s Rest beneath mourning elephant statues. Despite the tragedy, the circus missed just one show?true to its motto, the show must go on.
One of the worst train disasters in U.S. history is remembered at two Chicago-area sites: a memorial in Gary marking where a troop train slammed into the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train in 1918, killing nearly 90 people, and a mass grave in Forest Park?s Woodlawn Cemetery, where 53 victims were buried at Showmen?s Rest beneath mourning elephant statues. Despite the tragedy, the circus missed just one show?true to its motto, the show must go on.
Chicago to mourn Police Officer Krystal Rivera who was killed in line of duty
Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera will be laid to rest today after being accidentally shot by her partner during a confrontation with an armed suspect.
Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera will be laid to rest today after being accidentally shot by her partner during a confrontation with an armed suspect.