Saturday, March 15, 2025

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crime
  • by david hall
Murder charges filed in slaying of City Winery employee

Clarence Johnson of Bellwood faces a first-degree murder charge in Wednesday's stabbing death of Francois H. Reed-Swain in the West Loop restaurant. No motive was given.

chicago
  • by david hall
Drill press: City officials stress summer safety during first responders’ staged lake rescue

Onlookers observed the water rescue drill, organized to inform beachgoers on water safety ahead of the scheduled Friday opening of Chicago beaches. “I didn’t know if it was real or not,” one observer said. “It was a good display.”

chicago
  • by david hall
Maxwell Street Market to return to original home near UIC for 2024 season

The market had been operating on South Desplaines Street since 2008. This area has become the city's landing zone for migrants arriving by bus.

cicada-watch-2024
  • by david hall
Cicada-inspired cakes sweetly celebrate 17-year phenomenon at Highwood bakery

"They're either really fascinated by cicadas or they want to terrorize someone," says Bent Fork Bakery owner Liz Bearwald of the customers who've been purchasing the treats.