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.
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.
After reported ICE visit, Oak Park neighbors launch 'whistle brigade' for alerts
A quiet weekend food drive in Oak Park took an alarming turn Saturday morning when residents reported seeing ICE agents in tactical gear near the 800 block of North Elmwood, prompting families and children to leave the area.
Chicago area communities bar ICE from using public property
Several Chicago area communities are criticizing federal immigration operations and barring agents from using public property for their operations.
Cook County man charged with brother's murder at their home, police say
Police say a 23-year-old man is charged with killing his older brother inside their suburban Chicago home.
Would you try spooky Halloween candy? Inside Candycopia’s Fright Flight Challenge | ChicagoNOW
This Halloween, Oak Park candy shop Candycopia is daring customers to try spooky, out-of-the-box sweets in its Fright Flight Candy Challenge. We joined in on the fun to see how brave our taste buds really are.
Young philanthropists honored with award
A 7 and 9-year-old were honored for their efforts to support children in need. Ava and Sienna Blanco have been leading community drives for coats and books and donating them to the Oak Park/River Forest Infant Welfare Society (OPRF IWS). Last night, they became the youngest receipts ever of the organization's Angel Award.
Oak Park Twp. trustee detained during Broadview ICE protests, officials say
The Oak Park Township Trustee who was arrested in Broadview said he was held for 12 hours and wasn’t allowed to contact a lawyer.
Chicago area high school removes bathroom doors to prevent vaping, fighting
A suburban high school removed the exterior doors from some of its bathrooms to prevent “inappropriate activities" like vaping and fighting.
Ball python gets loose on CTA train
A pet ball python named Lucius escaped from his pirate-costumed owner on a CTA Green Line train.
No relief: Transferred patients still without AC at second Chicago hospital, families say
Patients transferred out of Weiss Memorial Hospital due to a prolonged air conditioning outage were moved to another facility — one that, according to families, also lacks functioning A/C.
Cook County man carjacked woman at suburban Taco Bell, prosecutor say
A Cook County man allegedly threatened a woman and carjacked her at a Taco Bell restaurant in Villa Park in April.
