Summer Float Party to drift down the Chicago River this weekend
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Josina Morita previews this weekend's Summer Float Party along the North Shore channel of the Chicago River.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Josina Morita previews this weekend's Summer Float Party along the North Shore channel of the Chicago River.
Thousands to attend funeral of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French today
Chicago Police Officer Ella French will be laid to rest today in Chicago.
Chicago Police Officer Ella French will be laid to rest today in Chicago.
Boy, 7, shot on Northwest Side
A 7-year-old boy was shot Wednesday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
A 7-year-old boy was shot Wednesday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Reverend Jesse Jackson calls for reinstatement of Jackie Robinson West title
A well-known name is demanding that a Chicago Little League team have its championship title restored.
A well-known name is demanding that a Chicago Little League team have its championship title restored.
First Honor Flight takes off from Midway since start of pandemic
Honor Flight Chicago's first flight in almost two years will land late Wednesday at Midway, after taking off early Wednesday morning.?
Honor Flight Chicago's first flight in almost two years will land late Wednesday at Midway, after taking off early Wednesday morning.?
Americans can begin getting COVID booster shots in September
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
Retired special ed teacher fatally shot on Dan Ryan Expressway
Huguelet, of Orland Park, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. She died from a gunshot wound to her back, according to autopsy results released Wednesday.
Huguelet, of Orland Park, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. She died from a gunshot wound to her back, according to autopsy results released Wednesday.
Officers, mourners turn out by the hundreds to honor Officer Ella French
The 29-year-old's visitation was held at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel along 77th and Western on the Southwest Side.
The 29-year-old's visitation was held at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel along 77th and Western on the Southwest Side.
Chicago cop wounded in shooting that killed Officer Ella French speaks from hospital
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot and critically wounded during a traffic stop in West Englewood earlier this month, released a video from his hospital room Wednesday.
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot and critically wounded during a traffic stop in West Englewood earlier this month, released a video from his hospital room Wednesday.
1 hurt in Dan Ryan shooting
One person was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
One person was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
New $500K grant created to help Chicago youth
A new half million dollar grant is going straight toward helping Chicago youth. It is meant to help kids deal with issues like racial trauma, coronavirus and health disparities. The associate dean at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Dr. Ruby Mendenhall speaks with us about it.
A new half million dollar grant is going straight toward helping Chicago youth. It is meant to help kids deal with issues like racial trauma, coronavirus and health disparities. The associate dean at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Dr. Ruby Mendenhall speaks with us about it.
Hundreds mourn at Officer Ella French's visitation
Mourners lined up Wednesday to say goodbye to fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French.
Mourners lined up Wednesday to say goodbye to fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French.
Paramount Theater in Aurora reopens
The Paramount Theater in Aurora reopened its doors Wednesday.
The Paramount Theater in Aurora reopened its doors Wednesday.
COVID booster shots officially recommended for Americans
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
NIU may go remote if COVID cases climb
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Just days before students are set to return to class at Northern Illinois University, faculty and staff there have been told if the on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate hits the 8% mark they will be allowed to teach remotely, union officials said.
Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.
Government officially recommends COVID booster shots for Americans
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
President Joe Biden says Americans who have been vaccinated twice against COVID-19 should soon get a third booster shot to try to stop the virus spread.
Hundreds come out for Officer Ella French's visitation
Mourners lined up Wednesday to say goodbye to fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French.
Mourners lined up Wednesday to say goodbye to fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French.
'Loud music is not a death sentence': Sharpton demands justice for Chicago man's fatal shooting
Reverend Al Sharpton is demanding justice for a Chicago man who was fatally shot in Memphis over the volume of his car stereo.
Reverend Al Sharpton is demanding justice for a Chicago man who was fatally shot in Memphis over the volume of his car stereo.
Evergreen Park teacher fatally shot on her way home from White Sox game
An Evergreen Park special education teacher was shot and killed Tuesday night on the Dan Ryan Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.
An Evergreen Park special education teacher was shot and killed Tuesday night on the Dan Ryan Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.