A suburban YA author is debuting his first adult novel, and it involves a hot topic — a supernatural Chicago pizzeria.
Plus, the man charged in the murder of a Loyola student that rocked the Chicago area is now facing new allegations of having a weapon in jail.
Meanwhile, a police chief is pushing for charges against 20 students in a series of on-campus brawls he says are creating chaos.
The chief is asking for charges against the students after brawls broke out last month, which "caused a frenzy of responses on social media, including those questioning the safety of students" and disparaging remarks about administrators and police.
The pool had only been open for a week when recent cases of E. coli infection were linked to it.
Shafia Murad, 32, was reported missing after she was last seen around 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the area of the mall, according to police.
A flight that departed Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing in Wisconsin after an unruly passenger tried to breach the cockpit multiple times, according to officials and reports.
The popular local author has penned his first adult urban fantasy novel, “Evil Eye & Pizza Pie,” about a seemingly normal Chicago pizzeria that is actually a secret haven for magical misfits.
A man facing murder charges in the shooting death of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is facing new charges after correctional officers found him in possession of a 6-inch shank in his cell, officials allege.
The 52-year-old died after he was struck on I-294 early Saturday. Two other Illinois Tollway workers were also injured in the crash.
A 29-year-old woman was attacked in a heavily wooded area last weekend, authorities said.
Designed as a destination for community events and everyday use alike, the space features a permanent concert stage, interactive programming areas, landscaped seating, water features, and the signature “red carpet” promenade connecting the Square to the iconic Rialto theater.
The man was discovered unresponsive mid-day Saturday, police said.
Police officers noticed a bulge in the man's waistband walking into the mall, according to the charges
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