Suburban Chicago flood warning: Volunteers rush to build sandbag walls
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township work against the clock to make sandbags.
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township work against the clock to make sandbags.
CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan: 'Our children should not be used as political pawns'
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
US–Iran tensions escalate as ceasefire nears expiration, new talks begin
A US seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship and sharp rhetoric from President Trump raise fears of renewed conflict as negotiators meet ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.
A US seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship and sharp rhetoric from President Trump raise fears of renewed conflict as negotiators meet ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.
Police search for driver wanted in deadly Chicago hit-and-run
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city’s Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city’s Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.
Former Chicago-area teacher charged with soliciting minor
A former Plainfield District 202 teacher has been arrested on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor.
A former Plainfield District 202 teacher has been arrested on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Former suburban Chicago teacher accused of grooming students, soliciting minor, officials say
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Northwest Side
Chicago police say a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago police say a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago police: Man, 28, shot during argument on South Side
Chicago police say a late-night argument on the city's South Side ended in gunfire and a 28-year-old man is in critical condition.
Chicago police say a late-night argument on the city's South Side ended in gunfire and a 28-year-old man is in critical condition.
Car crashes into CTA bus in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood
Chicago police say a sedan slammed into a stopped CTA bus overnight on the city's South Side.
Chicago police say a sedan slammed into a stopped CTA bus overnight on the city's South Side.
Darren Bailey apologizes for Chicago 'hellhole' comments
You might remember a few years ago when the republican candidate for Illinois governor had this to say about the city of Chicago. Well now, Darren Bailey has had an apparent change of heart.
You might remember a few years ago when the republican candidate for Illinois governor had this to say about the city of Chicago. Well now, Darren Bailey has had an apparent change of heart.
Chicago faith leaders defend Pope Leo amid clash with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
Local faith leaders back Pope Leo in feud with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.
Police searching for persons of interest in Iowa mass shooting
Police are looking for five persons of interest following a mass shooting near the University of Iowa.
Police are looking for five persons of interest following a mass shooting near the University of Iowa.
Iran rejects new peace talks after Trump warning
Now to the latest on the War in Iran. The U.S. says it attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly rejected a new round of peace talks, as the ceasefire is set to expire in a few days. Mateo Farzaneh, a history professor at Northeastern Illinois University, who has been following the conflict joins the show.
Now to the latest on the War in Iran. The U.S. says it attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly rejected a new round of peace talks, as the ceasefire is set to expire in a few days. Mateo Farzaneh, a history professor at Northeastern Illinois University, who has been following the conflict joins the show.
Man shoots and kills 8 of his children in Louisiana
We're learning tragic new details tonight about a deadly mass shooting in Louisiana. Investigators say most of the victims are the gunman's own children.
We're learning tragic new details tonight about a deadly mass shooting in Louisiana. Investigators say most of the victims are the gunman's own children.
Police search for missing twin babies, 17-year-old mother in Dolton
Twin infant boys who require special care were reported missing from a Dolton home along with their 17-year-old mother, prompting a police advisory as family members plead for their safe return.
Twin infant boys who require special care were reported missing from a Dolton home along with their 17-year-old mother, prompting a police advisory as family members plead for their safe return.
Search for missing infants, mother in Dolton
Two infants are missing from their Dolton home. Their grandmother pleading with the babies' mother to return home. Joanie Lum is live in Dolton where the police are now involved.
Two infants are missing from their Dolton home. Their grandmother pleading with the babies' mother to return home. Joanie Lum is live in Dolton where the police are now involved.
Paws and purpose: Cook County Sheriff’s program prepares dogs for adoption
The Cook County Sheriff’s “Tails of Redemption” program trains dogs with the help of people in custody, and 12 are now ready for adoption into permanent homes.
The Cook County Sheriff’s “Tails of Redemption” program trains dogs with the help of people in custody, and 12 are now ready for adoption into permanent homes.
Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for all of Chicagoland
Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with chilly temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Chicago's average high temperature for April 19th is 60 degrees, so most areas are running around ten degrees below normal today.
Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with chilly temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Chicago's average high temperature for April 19th is 60 degrees, so most areas are running around ten degrees below normal today.
30-year-old man killed in West Garfield Park porch shooting: police
A 30-year-old man has died after he was shot while on a front porch in West Garfield Park on Sunday, according to Chicago police.
A 30-year-old man has died after he was shot while on a front porch in West Garfield Park on Sunday, according to Chicago police.