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January 16, 2024

On this day in history, January 16, 1919, Prohibition is ratified, banning booze in the United States

The 18th Amendment, better known as Prohibition, was ratified on this day in history, Jan. 16, 1919. It became the law of the land one year later, leading to an array of social consequences.

January 15, 2024

Mayor Johnson dodges questions in interview about whether he will raise taxes to address migrant crisis

A Chicago reporter repeatedly pressed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he will raise taxes to help manage the influx of migrants into the city.

January 15, 2024

Chicago man sues 27 women over negative reviews in Facebook group calling him 'clingy,' and a ghoster

An Illinois man is suing 27 women and Facebook over various social media posts describing their dating experiences with him, according to a lawsuit.

January 15, 2024

Minor collision between Boeing planes reported at Chicago O'Hare; no known injuries

A Tokyo-bound All Nippon airliner clipped a Delta plane while taxiing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, according to the FAA.

January 14, 2024

Chicago suitcase killer who murdered mom on 5-star vacation to paradise wants credit for time served overseas

Heather Mack, convicted of killing her mother, wants a light sentence and credit for time served in an Indonesian prison after pleading guilty to federal charges.

January 12, 2024

Chicago faces backlash from residents over resources for migrants: 'They are just not listening!'

Chicago residents expressed frustration over the city using resources to accommodate migrants while thousand of residents remain homeless and in poverty.

January 12, 2024

Chicago scrambling to find shelter for migrants ahead of dangerous cold

Chicago residents Sam Sanchez and Cata Truss calls out the city for putting migrants' needs ahead of citizens

January 10, 2024

Chicago man charged with attempted murder for shooting cop responding to Prada store burglary

Deshawn Lucas, 33, of Chicago, has been charged with attempted murder after reportedly shooting and injuring a police officer responding to a burglary at a high-end store.

January 10, 2024

Chicago man sentenced in hit-and-run death of retired police officer

A Chicago man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of retired Chicago police officer Rick Haljean in Jan. 2022.

January 10, 2024

Chicago Public Schools lost $23M worth of laptops, iPads and other devices in 1 year, report says

An annual report shows millions of dollars worth of tech devices provided to students at Chicago Public Schools were reported lost or stolen.