Damon R. Sheffield

The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences students recently hosted an early Thanksgiving event, where they served a lovingly prepared dinner to senior citizens in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood. This annual feast, as reported by WGN-TV

In an overnight confrontation in Chicago's Mayfair neighborhood, three individuals were apprehended after allegedly firing shots at police officers. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday, following a patrol unit's encounter with a suspect vehicle that matched the description linked to an armed individual, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. When approached by the officers, several persons exited the vehicle and fled on foot, leading to a chaotic scene that would soon involve additional law enforcement resources.

With the advent of new technologies in nearly every facet of life, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters that certain gadgets may not be welcome companions in the pursuit of game. The use of drones, AI, and e-bikes in hunting scenarios is being scrutinized, with explicit rules being enforced to maintain hunting ethics and legal standards, as reported by the Illinois official website.

Chicago firefighters responded to a significant blaze in the North Center neighborhood on Wednesday evening, as a fire engulfed a residential building and spread to nearby structures. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the incident occurred at a four-story building located at 1927 W. School St. around 6 p.m., with crews deploying four hose lines and battling the fire until it was extinguished by about 7:30 p.m. Though the conflagration escalated to the point where it affected adjacent properties, no injuries were reported in the aftermath.

Heading into the weekend, Chicago prepares for a murky shuffle of clouds and the brisk touch of colder days to come. The National Weather Service

Mason County residents should take note that a tentative property assessment equalization factor has been set for 2024, coming in at 1.0544, as announced by David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). This "multiplier," necessary for making sure property assessments are on even footing across counties, is a critical plank in the platform of property taxation, especially in locales where taxing districts, like school and fire protection districts, might overlap with neighboring counties. Without such measures, those living in identical homes could find themselves unjustly taxed at different rates.

Residents in the Avondale and Belmont Gardens areas are on high alert following a series of reported burglaries. The Chicago Police Department has notified the public of the incidents that have taken place, primarily in the 17th District (Albany Park) and the 25th District (Grand Central). As reported by the

A string of commercial burglaries has struck Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD). The CPD's advisory informs the public of these incidents that have occurred in the 9th District, specifically detailing the method of entry where offenders broke into businesses through the rear door.

After nearly three decades of performances that left audiences both enchanted and bemused, Chicago's iconic Blue Man Group is set to take its final bow at the Briar Street Theatre. The announcement came this Friday, with the group's management delivering the news that, come January 5, 2025, the vibrant hues of blue will fade to black in the Windy City's spotlight for the last time, as per ABC7 Chicago. The final performance marks the end of an era for the city's entertainment scene, one that has been synonymous with the Blue Man Group since its debut in 1997.

Chicago law enforcement officials recently announced the arrest of 23-year-old Henry Brito, who has been charged with the attempted murder of a 24-year-old man. The incident in question unfolded in the neighborhood lining the 6100 block of S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The charges brought against Brito include one felony count of first-degree attempted murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm, according to the