Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved
Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.
Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.
Resident injured in gas explosion at Dixon home
At about 6 a.m. Monday morning, firefighters responded to a gas explosion in Dixon, Illinois. One person is being treated for injuries.
At about 6 a.m. Monday morning, firefighters responded to a gas explosion in Dixon, Illinois. One person is being treated for injuries.
Chicago leaders push for new Department of Gun Violence Prevention
Chicago Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Emmanuel Andre joins elected officials, faith leaders and community organizations to announce support for creating a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention in Chicago. The proposal aims to strengthen the city's approach to reducing gun violence and improving public safety.
Chicago Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Emmanuel Andre joins elected officials, faith leaders and community organizations to announce support for creating a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention in Chicago. The proposal aims to strengthen the city's approach to reducing gun violence and improving public safety.
After deadly weekend, Chicago advocates push gun violence reduction department
After six people got shot and killed and more than 30 people were injured over the weekend from gun violence, some across Chicago are urging City Council to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction.
After six people got shot and killed and more than 30 people were injured over the weekend from gun violence, some across Chicago are urging City Council to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction.
Chicago auto shop shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 others injured: source
A person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at an auto shop Monday afternoon in Little Village, a source told Fox Chicago.
A person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at an auto shop Monday afternoon in Little Village, a source told Fox Chicago.
2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man sentenced to 4½ years for torturing, killing kittens
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
IHSA to require shot clock next basketball season | ChicagoLIVE
Chris Schwarz talks about the introduction of the shot clock next season for the Illinois High School Association.
Chris Schwarz talks about the introduction of the shot clock next season for the Illinois High School Association.
Big changes coming to Medicaid program including work requirements
Dr. Katherine Hempstead, senior policy officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, breaks down upcoming changes that will be coming to MEdicaid.
Dr. Katherine Hempstead, senior policy officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, breaks down upcoming changes that will be coming to MEdicaid.
World’s first Dairy Queen building joins Joliet museum collection
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
Bell Works Chicagoland celebrates milestone for world's second "metroburb" | ChicagoLIVE
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
Northern Illinois home explosion forces evacuation of hundreds
A home explosion in northern Illinois forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.
A home explosion in northern Illinois forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz charged after police recover stolen gun during traffic stop
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz has been charged after police said officers recovered a stolen handgun during a traffic stop last week on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz has been charged after police said officers recovered a stolen handgun during a traffic stop last week on the city's Southwest Side.
New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
What to expect ahead of Amazon Prime Day as spending could reach $26 billion | ChicagoLIVE
With Amazon Prime Day approaching, new data from Adobe gives us a look at what shoppers can expect. Director of Adobe Digital Insights Vivek Pandya breaks down the trends and spending behind one of the biggest shopping events of the year.
With Amazon Prime Day approaching, new data from Adobe gives us a look at what shoppers can expect. Director of Adobe Digital Insights Vivek Pandya breaks down the trends and spending behind one of the biggest shopping events of the year.
This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds
In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.
In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.
Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids
A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.
A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.
Chicago police warn of sexual assaults in South Shore
Chicago police are warning residents in the South Shore neighborhood after two recent sexual assaults involving women who were attacked while alone.
Chicago police are warning residents in the South Shore neighborhood after two recent sexual assaults involving women who were attacked while alone.