Man accused of killing Chicago police officer to remain in custody, judge rules
The man charged with fatally shooting a Chicago police officer will remain in custody after a judge denied him pretrial release.
The man charged with fatally shooting a Chicago police officer will remain in custody after a judge denied him pretrial release.
Woman alleges off-duty Forest Park officer forcibly detained her after minor crash
A viral social media post is raising questions about police conduct in Chicago's west suburbs.
A viral social media post is raising questions about police conduct in Chicago's west suburbs.
Viral social media post alleges Forest Park police misconduct
A viral, west suburban incident is getting a lot of attention online tonight. Leslie Moreno is live -- explaining how a woman says an off-duty Forest Park officer went too far after a minor crash.
A viral, west suburban incident is getting a lot of attention online tonight. Leslie Moreno is live -- explaining how a woman says an off-duty Forest Park officer went too far after a minor crash.
Slammers bring baseball back to Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 Centennial kickoff
For the first time, the Joliet Slammers played within the walls of the Old Joliet Prison. The iconic "Big House Baseball" game helped kick off Route 66 Centennial celebrations.
For the first time, the Joliet Slammers played within the walls of the Old Joliet Prison. The iconic "Big House Baseball" game helped kick off Route 66 Centennial celebrations.
Man dies after falling four stories at Northwestern University construction site: police
A construction accident on a rooftop at Northwestern University in Evanston has led to a man's death, authorities said.
A construction accident on a rooftop at Northwestern University in Evanston has led to a man's death, authorities said.
Report casts blame on ICE agents for 'extreme force' | The Chicago Report
Six months of work and two days of hearings culminating in a final report from the Illinois Accountability Commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz.
Six months of work and two days of hearings culminating in a final report from the Illinois Accountability Commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz.
What CPS parents can expect from May Day | The Chicago Report
May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom. Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school. CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest.
May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom. Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school. CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest.
Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act | The Chicago Report
Jessica Huseman, from Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting platform that focuses on elections, joins us to talk about the Voting Rights Act.
Jessica Huseman, from Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting platform that focuses on elections, joins us to talk about the Voting Rights Act.
Bally's topping off ceremony marks new stage of construction | The Chicago Report
Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year. Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning. Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here.
Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year. Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning. Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here.
Operation Midway Blitz investigative report | The Chicago Report
Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.
Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.
White House Correspondents' Dinner: New video allegedly shows suspect shooting Secret Service officer
Officials released a nearly-six-minute video Thursday that they say clearly shows the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Officials released a nearly-six-minute video Thursday that they say clearly shows the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Man accused of killing Chicago police officer to remain in custody, judge rules
The man charged with fatally shooting a Chicago police officer will remain in custody after a judge denied him pretrial release.
The man charged with fatally shooting a Chicago police officer will remain in custody after a judge denied him pretrial release.
22 charged in northwest Indiana gambling ring tied to threats, nationwide arrests
Federal prosecutors say a years-long illegal sports betting ring based in northwest Indiana used threats and intimidation to collect debts, leading to charges against 22 people after coordinated arrests and searches on Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors say a years-long illegal sports betting ring based in northwest Indiana used threats and intimidation to collect debts, leading to charges against 22 people after coordinated arrests and searches on Wednesday.
Cockfighting ring busted in Joliet, 2 charged
What started as a routine drug investigation in Joliet quickly took a dark turn. Tia Ewing joins us in studio with the latest.
What started as a routine drug investigation in Joliet quickly took a dark turn. Tia Ewing joins us in studio with the latest.
Viral social media post alleges Forest Park police misconduct
A viral post on social media is raising serious questions tonight about "police conduct" in the west suburbs. A woman claims an off-duty officer forcibly detained her after a minor crash. Leslie Moreno joins us live to explain what happened.
A viral post on social media is raising serious questions tonight about "police conduct" in the west suburbs. A woman claims an off-duty officer forcibly detained her after a minor crash. Leslie Moreno joins us live to explain what happened.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart U.S., conclude visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have now departed the United States, concluding their four-day visit after returning to the Washington, D.C., area for a final round of engagements.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have now departed the United States, concluding their four-day visit after returning to the Washington, D.C., area for a final round of engagements.
Students, security guard stabbed at Foss High School in Tacoma, WA
Four students are in critical condition after a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington on Thursday afternoon.
Four students are in critical condition after a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington on Thursday afternoon.
Bison return to Kane County Prairie, after over 200 years
There used to be millions of buffalo on the Great Plains, even in Illinois. Now, they're almost all gone. Now, as part of an effort to reverse that tragedy, the mighty buffalo is returning to the plains in Kane County. And starting tomorrow, you'll be able to see them yourself. Dane Placko got a preview.
There used to be millions of buffalo on the Great Plains, even in Illinois. Now, they're almost all gone. Now, as part of an effort to reverse that tragedy, the mighty buffalo is returning to the plains in Kane County. And starting tomorrow, you'll be able to see them yourself. Dane Placko got a preview.
Slammers kick off Route 66 Centennial at Old Joliet Prison
The Old Joliet Prison usually comes up because of ghosts and monster tales. It's known as one of the scariest haunted houses in Illinois. But thankfully that is not the case today. The "big house" is actually hosting a baseball game. Kasey Chronis is spending her day with the Joliet Slammers.
The Old Joliet Prison usually comes up because of ghosts and monster tales. It's known as one of the scariest haunted houses in Illinois. But thankfully that is not the case today. The "big house" is actually hosting a baseball game. Kasey Chronis is spending her day with the Joliet Slammers.
Illinois commission alleges pattern of misconduct, brutality in Operation Midway Blitz
The Illinois Accountability Commission is calling on local prosecutors to investigate agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
The Illinois Accountability Commission is calling on local prosecutors to investigate agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz.