Cancer death rates drop 35% as research advances improve patient outcomes
A cancer survivor shares how family history and a clinical trial helped stop a blood cancer precursor from progressing, highlighting the impact of medical research.
A cancer survivor shares how family history and a clinical trial helped stop a blood cancer precursor from progressing, highlighting the impact of medical research.
Laura Ramoso brings ‘The Calm Down Tour’ to Chicago
Comedian Laura Ramoso discusses her viral characters and upcoming performance at the Chicago Theatre.
Comedian Laura Ramoso discusses her viral characters and upcoming performance at the Chicago Theatre.
NTSB chair visits Chicago to discuss rail safety
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy discusses proposed safety improvements for Chicago’s rail system live from Union Station.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy discusses proposed safety improvements for Chicago’s rail system live from Union Station.
Delphi murders: Richard Allen’s attorneys argue he did not receive a fair trial
Defense attorney John Tompkins breaks down the arguments from Richard Allen’s legal team as they challenge his murder convictions.
Defense attorney John Tompkins breaks down the arguments from Richard Allen’s legal team as they challenge his murder convictions.
What new Medicaid rules could mean for Illinois coverage
Dr. Katherine Hempstead explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who could lose coverage and what options people have to appeal or enroll.
Dr. Katherine Hempstead explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who could lose coverage and what options people have to appeal or enroll.
Who gets custody of embryos after an IVF breakup?
Reproductive law attorney Ryan Ferrante explains the legal and emotional challenges couples may face when an IVF journey continues after a relationship ends.
Reproductive law attorney Ryan Ferrante explains the legal and emotional challenges couples may face when an IVF journey continues after a relationship ends.
Chicago’s oldest house at risk of demolition
The Norwood Park Historical Society is working to save the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, a historic museum facing financial challenges and the threat of demolition.
The Norwood Park Historical Society is working to save the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, a historic museum facing financial challenges and the threat of demolition.
Actor Will Poulter talks new drama 'Union County'
Actor Will Poulter spoke to Jake about his new drama "Union County," about a man on the road to recovery amidst the opioid epidemic in Ohio.
Actor Will Poulter spoke to Jake about his new drama "Union County," about a man on the road to recovery amidst the opioid epidemic in Ohio.
Monster Jam roars into Allstate Arena this weekend
Monster Jam drivers, including Chelsea VanCleave of Sparkle Smash, will compete in racing, two-wheel skills and freestyle events at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
Monster Jam drivers, including Chelsea VanCleave of Sparkle Smash, will compete in racing, two-wheel skills and freestyle events at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
Invasive carp inch closer to Lake Michigan
Work has resumed on a key Brandon Road Lock and Dam barrier project after a nearly two-month pause, as officials raise concerns about invasive carp moving closer to Lake Michigan.
Work has resumed on a key Brandon Road Lock and Dam barrier project after a nearly two-month pause, as officials raise concerns about invasive carp moving closer to Lake Michigan.
New service dog honors veteran Pat Tillman
America’s VetDogs and the Pat Tillman Foundation are raising a future service dog to honor the former NFL player and Army soldier.
America’s VetDogs and the Pat Tillman Foundation are raising a future service dog to honor the former NFL player and Army soldier.
Chase Hudson talks winning Fox’s Nation’s Dumbest
Chase Hudson, also known as Huddy, discusses competing on Fox’s celebrity competition series and claiming the unusual title.
Chase Hudson, also known as Huddy, discusses competing on Fox’s celebrity competition series and claiming the unusual title.
Experts weigh threats posed by AI
OpenAI says it identified six concerning behaviors in AI models as experts examine risks including cyberattacks, fraud, misinformation and job losses.
OpenAI says it identified six concerning behaviors in AI models as experts examine risks including cyberattacks, fraud, misinformation and job losses.
Poll finds growing concern over AI’s environmental impact
As data center development expands, a new poll finds six in 10 Americans support limits on new facilities.
As data center development expands, a new poll finds six in 10 Americans support limits on new facilities.
Chicago speed cameras ticketed a driver every 48 seconds in 2025
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Illinois proposal would make gunmakers help cover costs of gun violence
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
Chicago alders push to expand bus, bike lane camera tickets citywide
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.
Illinois jails underreported restraint chair use, investigation finds
Reporter Grace Hauck discusses an investigation into restraint chair use in Illinois jails, recent declines and alternatives for people in custody.
Reporter Grace Hauck discusses an investigation into restraint chair use in Illinois jails, recent declines and alternatives for people in custody.
The purchases Americans regret most, according to a new survey
NerdWallet expert Kimberly Palmer explains common financial regrets, debt mistakes and ways to build healthier money habits.
NerdWallet expert Kimberly Palmer explains common financial regrets, debt mistakes and ways to build healthier money habits.
Chicago rent growth may be slowing — what tenants need to know
Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog explains Chicago’s rental market, including average prices, supply, negotiating rent and finding move-in deals.
Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog explains Chicago’s rental market, including average prices, supply, negotiating rent and finding move-in deals.