New Illinois law expands camera use in long-term facilities
Safety has been a concern in places like group homes and now Illinois is taking another step toward giving families of those living there peace of mind. Gov. Pritzker just signed a law expanding the optional use of cameras inside them. State Sen. Graciela Guzman joins us.
Safety has been a concern in places like group homes and now Illinois is taking another step toward giving families of those living there peace of mind. Gov. Pritzker just signed a law expanding the optional use of cameras inside them. State Sen. Graciela Guzman joins us.
Father and son duo biking to all MLB parks supporting St. Jude's reaches halfway point in Chicago
A father and son are riding their bikes to each MLB stadium and they are making it count, by raising money for a hospital that treats children with cancer.
A father and son are riding their bikes to each MLB stadium and they are making it count, by raising money for a hospital that treats children with cancer.
Fire forces beloved Chicago pizza shop to close, community steps in to help
A beloved Chicago Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
A beloved Chicago Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
Fire forces beloved Chicago pizza shop to close, community steps in to help
A beloved Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
A beloved Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
Elgin detectives use podcast as tool to generate new leads and even solve cold cases
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
Remembering haircare pioneer George Johnson's legacy
Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson, national director for PUSH for Excellence, joins us to discuss George Johnson's legacy after his passing.
Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson, national director for PUSH for Excellence, joins us to discuss George Johnson's legacy after his passing.
NYC highrise remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
Chicago aldermen call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, citing concerns over prosecutions
A group of Chicago aldermen is calling for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, arguing his leadership has eroded public confidence in the federal justice system.
A group of Chicago aldermen is calling for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, arguing his leadership has eroded public confidence in the federal justice system.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak continues in Illinois
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
Chicago aldermen call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign
A group of Chicago aldermen introduced a resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign.
A group of Chicago aldermen introduced a resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign.
What's driving Gen Z's embrace of socialism?
A recent article found that 53% of voters ages 15–39 want a Democratic socialist to win the 2028 presidential election. Tabitha Bonilla, an associate professor at Northwestern University, breaks down what the findings mean.
A recent article found that 53% of voters ages 15–39 want a Democratic socialist to win the 2028 presidential election. Tabitha Bonilla, an associate professor at Northwestern University, breaks down what the findings mean.
Chicago weather: Warm stretch ahead with storms possible later this week
Chicago will see sunny, warm weather through the weekend before temperatures rise into the low 90s next week.
Chicago will see sunny, warm weather through the weekend before temperatures rise into the low 90s next week.
Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025.
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025.
Man sentenced to 6½ years for assaulting, threatening Chicago restaurateur over $405K loan
A man convicted of threatening and assaulting a Chicago restaurateur while trying to collect a loan has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison.
A man convicted of threatening and assaulting a Chicago restaurateur while trying to collect a loan has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison.
Man charged after beating 80-year-old gas station employee with stick in Joliet
A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.
A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.
Chicago unveils West Side stormwater storage projects to reduce flooding
Chicago leaders unveiled new stormwater storage projects Tuesday aimed at reducing flooding on the city's West Side.
Chicago leaders unveiled new stormwater storage projects Tuesday aimed at reducing flooding on the city's West Side.
Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of Montana Weathers, 10, in Gary
A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.
A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.
Chicago unveils new underground stormwater tanks to help reduce West Side flooding
Chicago leaders showcased two new underground stormwater storage tanks that can hold nearly 1.7 million gallons of rainwater, a $12 million project designed to reduce flooding and protect thousands of homes and businesses on the West Side.
Chicago leaders showcased two new underground stormwater storage tanks that can hold nearly 1.7 million gallons of rainwater, a $12 million project designed to reduce flooding and protect thousands of homes and businesses on the West Side.
Children killed in Lake Geneva boat crash have local ties
After three children died in a boat accident on Geneva Lake, investigators have released new details about the victims and what happened on the water July 3.
After three children died in a boat accident on Geneva Lake, investigators have released new details about the victims and what happened on the water July 3.
Northerly Island would be named after Pope Leo XIV under new proposal
Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.
Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.