Gas prices surge in Illinois and Indiana, outpacing national average
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.
Agreement reached in Brookfield Zoo strike
Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Expert analysis: Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' as U.S. weighs risks in Strait of Hormuz
Stefano Ritondale from Artorias breaks down the challenges, potential Iranian resistance, and global stakes as the U.S. halts efforts to secure key shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Stefano Ritondale from Artorias breaks down the challenges, potential Iranian resistance, and global stakes as the U.S. halts efforts to secure key shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago strike ends as workers, management reach deal
More than 100 Brookfield Zoo workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
More than 100 Brookfield Zoo workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Scratch-off lottery ticket nets winner $1M in Chicago suburb
A woman landed a $1 million prize after buying a $50 scratch-off ticket in a Chicago suburb.
A woman landed a $1 million prize after buying a $50 scratch-off ticket in a Chicago suburb.
Obama Presidential Center museum tickets go on sale today
Tickets for the Obama Presidential Center museum go on sale today. Here’s what to know before it opens.
Tickets for the Obama Presidential Center museum go on sale today. Here’s what to know before it opens.
Chicago man busted for stealing from railcars on South Side: officials
A man is facing felony charges after officials said he was caught stealing merchandise from railcars last week near the Chicago Skyway.
A man is facing felony charges after officials said he was caught stealing merchandise from railcars last week near the Chicago Skyway.
Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says progress made on peace deal
The United States military halted its recent initiative to help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States military halted its recent initiative to help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
Chicago man who died after falling into Lake Michigan identified
Chicago police say a man died after falling into Lake Michigan Tuesday night on the city's South Side.
Chicago police say a man died after falling into Lake Michigan Tuesday night on the city's South Side.
Reported explosion, condo fire in Chicago suburb
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
7 hospitalized after reported explosion, condo fire in Des Plaines
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Seven people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condo fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Man stabbed in neck during argument on Chicago's West Side, police say
Chicago police say a dispute inside a home turned violent overnight, leaving one man hospitalized with a stab wound to the neck.
Chicago police say a dispute inside a home turned violent overnight, leaving one man hospitalized with a stab wound to the neck.
Chicago police: Man killed in South Side drive-by shooting
A man is dead after a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday night.
A man is dead after a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday night.
Restricting explosives in Illinois, and why is Chicago flooding worse? | The Chicago Report
We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.
We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.
Chicago street performer robbed by student while singing
In the heart of downtown Chicago, where crowds rush past and street corners double as stages, one performer’s voice has become a familiar soundtrack.
In the heart of downtown Chicago, where crowds rush past and street corners double as stages, one performer’s voice has become a familiar soundtrack.
Suburban Chicago fire dept first to use heart monitoring tech
Every second matters when it comes to treating heart attacks. A southwest suburban fire department is the first in Illinois to adopt new cardiac monitoring technology aimed at helping paramedics improve speed and accuracy in the field.
Every second matters when it comes to treating heart attacks. A southwest suburban fire department is the first in Illinois to adopt new cardiac monitoring technology aimed at helping paramedics improve speed and accuracy in the field.
Indiana Primary Election: What the results show so far
President Trump is getting revenge in Indiana. Candidates he supported are beating some of the incumbents that dared to go against him.
President Trump is getting revenge in Indiana. Candidates he supported are beating some of the incumbents that dared to go against him.
Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer speaks out
A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing a Chicago police officer just hours later.
A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing a Chicago police officer just hours later.
Suspect charged in Kankakee shooting that left one dead, one injured, police say
A suspect has been charged with homicide after a shooting in Kankakee left one man dead and another injured Tuesday, authorities said.
A suspect has been charged with homicide after a shooting in Kankakee left one man dead and another injured Tuesday, authorities said.
Chicago sees uptick in shootings, homicides in first months of 2026
After violent crime significantly fell to its lowest levels in a decade in Chicago, the first third of 2026 is showing more shootings and homicides.
After violent crime significantly fell to its lowest levels in a decade in Chicago, the first third of 2026 is showing more shootings and homicides.