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.
Two men convicted in brutal 2022 killing of Highland Park man: prosecutors
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field to hold biggest summer ever | ChicagoLIVE
Gallagher Way at the famous Wrigley Field will be holding its biggest summer lineup ever this year.
Gallagher Way at the famous Wrigley Field will be holding its biggest summer lineup ever this year.
Chicago Latino Film Festival kicks off this weekend | ChicagoLIVE
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival takes place this weekend, with dozens of films shown from all over the world.
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival takes place this weekend, with dozens of films shown from all over the world.
Tulip Time Festival celebrates 97th season in Michigan | ChicagoLIVE
The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan, is going to celebrate its 97th season this year.
The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan, is going to celebrate its 97th season this year.
2 teen shot during argument on Chicago's South Side, CPD says
Two teenagers were shot and injured during an argument on Chicago’s South Side early Sunday morning.
Two teenagers were shot and injured during an argument on Chicago’s South Side early Sunday morning.
Are you able to spot AI-generated content on social media?
We've all seen AI-generated content on social media that's easy to point out, but what about the content that's harder to spot? Many Americans aren't confident that they can tell what's real and what's not.
We've all seen AI-generated content on social media that's easy to point out, but what about the content that's harder to spot? Many Americans aren't confident that they can tell what's real and what's not.
Chicago weather: Freeze Watch issued after sudden temperature drop
A Freeze Watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight following a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area.
A Freeze Watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight following a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area.
Heavy rain swells rivers, sparks flooding across Lake County
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
Now to the latest on the War with Iran. A major reversal - Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world's oil moves through that narrow passage. This comes after president trump said the U.S. would continue its blockade until Iran signs off on a peace deal. Matt Finn has more.
Now to the latest on the War with Iran. A major reversal - Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world's oil moves through that narrow passage. This comes after president trump said the U.S. would continue its blockade until Iran signs off on a peace deal. Matt Finn has more.
United Airlines flight from Chicago diverted due to 'security threat'
A United Airlines flight from Chicago was diverted due to what the airline called a "potential security concern".
A United Airlines flight from Chicago was diverted due to what the airline called a "potential security concern".
Police searching for CTA Blue Line sexual assault suspect
Chicago police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood today.
Chicago police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood today.
Heavy rain, storms causing severe flooding in Lake County
The torrential rains over the past few days also causing problems in Chicago's northern suburbs. We chatted earlier today with a representative of the Lake County Emergency Management Agency who said they're working with the Red Cross and Salvation Army in case people need to be evacuated.
The torrential rains over the past few days also causing problems in Chicago's northern suburbs. We chatted earlier today with a representative of the Lake County Emergency Management Agency who said they're working with the Red Cross and Salvation Army in case people need to be evacuated.
5 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois from Friday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed five tornados swept through Illinois on Friday night as the threat of flooding continues in the Chicago area.
The National Weather Service confirmed five tornados swept through Illinois on Friday night as the threat of flooding continues in the Chicago area.
Chicago teen charged with attempted murder in March 2025 Austin shooting: police
A Chicago teen has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a March 2025 shooting in Austin, according to police.
A Chicago teen has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a March 2025 shooting in Austin, according to police.
Man sought after attempted sexual assault on CTA Blue Line train in Austin: police
Chicago police are looking for a suspect who tried to sexually assault a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood on Saturday.
Chicago police are looking for a suspect who tried to sexually assault a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood on Saturday.
Wheaton home ruined after lightning ignites roof fire: officials
A Wheaton home was deemed uninhabitable after it was struck by lightning and caught fire on Friday, according to the City of Wheaton.
A Wheaton home was deemed uninhabitable after it was struck by lightning and caught fire on Friday, according to the City of Wheaton.
Five tornadoes touched down across Illinois during Friday's storms
Five tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois during Friday's storms by the National Weather Service.
Five tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois during Friday's storms by the National Weather Service.
Teens charged after overnight crime wave hits multiple Chicago neighborhoods: police
Two teens have been charged with multiple burglaries and tresspassing in a car in a matter of hours on Friday, according to Chicago police.
Two teens have been charged with multiple burglaries and tresspassing in a car in a matter of hours on Friday, according to Chicago police.