Fired county tax review worker files suit in flap over Chicago Bears’ potential stadium property
An ex-worker at the Cook County tax appeal board alleges in a whistleblower suit he refused to take part in political in-fighting.
Home > Reviews
All Stories
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several cannabis operators have bucked the trend of companies unable to acquire financing.
Alleged Highland Park parade shooter rejects plea deal as victims look on: ‘Absolute unadulterated evil’
The accused killer in the Highland Park 4th of July shooting made a surprise reversal and refused to go along with the guilty plea his attorneys had worked out, disappointing...
Edible cannabis consumption increases among little kids, Illinois Poison Center reports
A crying 6-year-old was brought to an emergency department after being found sluggish and cold to the touch. The parents had been at work when the babysitter gave several cookies...
16-year-old dies after raft tips over near Montrose Beach, police say
Also, a woman was recovered from Lake Michigan after a boat capsized, while another woman swam 2 miles to shore to alert responders, Winnetka officials said.
License plate cameras help solve crimes, but are creating a backlash over privacy concerns
License plate recognition systems don’t just track criminals. They track everyone in their sight — billions of plates nationwide.
Riot Fest departure from Douglass Park sparks more debate over costs and gains for the community
The rock, punk and hip-hop festival has long been a source of controversy for the West Side park, which is surrounded by North Lawndale, a predominantly Black neighborhood, and the...
AJ Freund caseworker gets 6 months in jail for child endangerment
A former child abuse investigator was sentenced to six months in jail Thursday for failing to protect AJ Freund, a 5-year-old boy killed in 2019 by his mother in Crystal...
Lawmakers’ lack of action on new Bears lakefront stadium raises hopes in Arlington Heights
With no action taken during the recent legislative session on a new Chicago Bears stadium, the suburb stays hopeful it could be the site.
Illinois lawmakers fail again to pass hemp regulations and medical cannabis expansion
Illinois lawmakers again failed to take action to keep dangerous hemp products out of the hands of children, prompting a call from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to regulate the industry. The...