Caught on camera: Security sends Chicago man headfirst into sidewalk on birthday

A Chicago South Side man says what was supposed to be a celebration for his 54th birthday ended with him unconscious, seriously injured, and hospitalized after an encounter with security outside The Family Den Lounge.

Caught on camera: Security sends Chicago man headfirst into sidewalk on birthday
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A Chicago South Side man says what was supposed to be a celebration for his 54th birthday ended with him unconscious, seriously injured, and hospitalized after an encounter with security outside The Family Den Lounge.

Potential new Bears stadium traffic concerns surrounding mayors
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Suburban mayors are asking for more input on the construction of a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, specifically because they're concerned about infrastructure.

Bensenville neighbors demand action over growing rat problem
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Residents in unincorporated Bensenville say a rat infestation tied to one property has spread through the neighborhood, damaging yards and leaving families worried about health and safety.

Lawsuit claims poor security at Tinley Park concert venue led to teen's sexual assault
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A lawsuit filed this week accuses Live Nation and the Tinley Park amphitheater of failing to protect a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted during a Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert last summer.

Illinois schools sound alarm over rise in harmful cyberbullying messages

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Gene & Georgetti’s third-generation owner says the iconic Chicago steakhouse was cut out of a long-term Midway Airport partnership after helping build the concept.

Man killed in Skokie shooting

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Illinois to ban sale of invasive Callery pear trees | ChicagoNOW
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Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.

Schaumburg mayor wants suburbs included in Bears stadium talks | ChicagoNOW
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Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly says nearby suburbs support the idea of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but want a seat at the table as traffic, infrastructure and tax questions continue.

Northalsted Market Days 2026: Chicago street festival's headliners announced

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Cook County Land Bank reaches milestone with 2,500th redevelopment project in Garfield Park
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.

Aurora police chase results in gun charges for 2 teens

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old have been charged after Aurora police said they found them with loaded guns, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.

Attorney discusses lawsuit against Live Nation, Tinley Park venue
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A Chicago attorney speaks after a lawsuit was filed against Live Nation and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. The lawsuit alleges poor security at a 2025 Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul concert led to the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.