Young boxer Zariah Barajas steps into the ring, building her own legacy
Boxer Zariah Barajas shares how she got started in the sport, follows in her father’s footsteps, and hopes to inspire other young athletes as she trains with her coach and chases her dreams.
Boxer Zariah Barajas shares how she got started in the sport, follows in her father’s footsteps, and hopes to inspire other young athletes as she trains with her coach and chases her dreams.
Krystal Rivera shooting: Videos show Chicago police officer fatally shot by partner
Videos have been released showing the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
Videos have been released showing the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
Krystal Rivera shooting: Video shows fatal shooting of Chicago officer by partner during pursuit
VIEWER DISCRETION STRONG ADVISED: Videos released on Friday show the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
VIEWER DISCRETION STRONG ADVISED: Videos released on Friday show the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
Children’s toy sold on Amazon recalled over choking hazard
A child toy set that was sold on Amazon has been recalled because of a risk of serious injury or death from choking.
A child toy set that was sold on Amazon has been recalled because of a risk of serious injury or death from choking.
California man accused of swapping Legos with dried pasta in $34K Target theft ring
Jarrelle Augustine of Paramount was arrested in connection with a nationwide Target theft ring involving $34,000 of Lego sets replaced with dried pasta.
Jarrelle Augustine of Paramount was arrested in connection with a nationwide Target theft ring involving $34,000 of Lego sets replaced with dried pasta.
Man arrested after deadly shooting in Leesburg; man tried to shoot attacking dog, but shot owner instead
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
Northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states tonight: See where
Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.
Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Flights cut at O'Hare Airport to address delays
The FAA says you'll soon have fewer options at O'Hare Airport as the agency is cutting back on daily flights
The FAA says you'll soon have fewer options at O'Hare Airport as the agency is cutting back on daily flights
May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
What is Shigella? CDC calls increase in infections a 'public health threat'
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
Iran latest: Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' says Iran foreign minister
Iran foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' a day after the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Iran foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' a day after the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
CPS to restore special education services for Catholic school students after backlash
Chicago Public Schools will restore special education instructional services for students in Catholic schools after previously ending the federally funded program early, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday.
Chicago Public Schools will restore special education instructional services for students in Catholic schools after previously ending the federally funded program early, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday.
Riverdale man charged with attempted murder in coworker stabbing, sheriff says
A Riverdale man has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities said he stabbed a coworker during an argument in unincorporated Cook County.
A Riverdale man has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities said he stabbed a coworker during an argument in unincorporated Cook County.
Honda recalls 440K vehicles for faulty air bags
Honda is recalling over 440,000 minivans due to issues with faulty air bags.
Honda is recalling over 440,000 minivans due to issues with faulty air bags.
Study finds credit score, neighborhood may drive higher insurance rates in Illinois
A new study highlighted by Illinois PIRG Director Abe Scarr shows factors like credit scores and location can raise car and home insurance costs, as lawmakers push a bill to curb rate hikes.
A new study highlighted by Illinois PIRG Director Abe Scarr shows factors like credit scores and location can raise car and home insurance costs, as lawmakers push a bill to curb rate hikes.
Inspector general says Chicago lacks tools to track and collect city debt
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg details findings that the city’s finance department is struggling to manage and recover unpaid fines and fees, raising concerns about accountability and impact on taxpayers.
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg details findings that the city’s finance department is struggling to manage and recover unpaid fines and fees, raising concerns about accountability and impact on taxpayers.
Man shot in mouth while sitting in car on Chicago's Far South Side
A 39-year-old man was shot while sitting in his vehicle early Friday in the city’s Far South Side.
A 39-year-old man was shot while sitting in his vehicle early Friday in the city’s Far South Side.
SUV crashes into bicyclist, rolls over on Chicago's SW Side
A bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV in a crash late Thursday night in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
A bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV in a crash late Thursday night in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
Family of Chicago crash victim files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road.
The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road.