Chicago OIG report details misconduct, fraud, on-duty drinking by city employees | ChicagoLIVE
A new report from the City of Chicago’s Office of Inspector General outlines multiple investigations into city employees and agencies. Findings include a mishandled death investigation, on-duty drinking, PPP loan fraud cases and allegation of misuse of authority.
A new report from the City of Chicago’s Office of Inspector General outlines multiple investigations into city employees and agencies. Findings include a mishandled death investigation, on-duty drinking, PPP loan fraud cases and allegation of misuse of authority.
Teen boy killed, girl hurt in bus stop shooting near YMCA on Chicago’s South Side, police say
A teenage boy was killed and a teenage girl is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a bus stop on Chicago’s South Side near a YMCA facility, authorities said.
A teenage boy was killed and a teenage girl is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a bus stop on Chicago’s South Side near a YMCA facility, authorities said.
Chicago leaders back ordinance to treat squatters as trespassers | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a measure that would classify squatters as trespassers, making it easier for police to remove and charge them.
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a measure that would classify squatters as trespassers, making it easier for police to remove and charge them.
Lululemon faces probe over ‘forever chemicals’ linked to long-term health risks | ChicagoLIVE
Lululemon is facing new scrutiny as regulators investigate potential use of PFAS in its apparel. Experts say the chemicals have been associated with serious health risks and environmental concerns.
Lululemon is facing new scrutiny as regulators investigate potential use of PFAS in its apparel. Experts say the chemicals have been associated with serious health risks and environmental concerns.
Illinois doctor accused in $630K Medicare braces fraud scheme: prosecutors
An Illinois doctor is being sued for billing medically unnecessary braces to Medicare, according to prosecutors.
An Illinois doctor is being sued for billing medically unnecessary braces to Medicare, according to prosecutors.
Illinois bill would fund housing, services for residents leaving prison | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed bill would expand housing and support services for people returning from prison. Advocates say the plan could help address housing instability and generate long-term economic benefits for communities.
A proposed bill would expand housing and support services for people returning from prison. Advocates say the plan could help address housing instability and generate long-term economic benefits for communities.
NASA scientist reveals surprises from the Artemis II mission | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Kelsey Young shares insight after the Artemis II lunar expedition.
Dr. Kelsey Young shares insight after the Artemis II lunar expedition.
Chicago Blues Festival 2026 lineup announced; full schedule released
The 2026 Chicago Blues Festival returns June 4-7 with free performances around the city. See the full lineup, schedule and top acts.
The 2026 Chicago Blues Festival returns June 4-7 with free performances around the city. See the full lineup, schedule and top acts.
Suburban Chicago museum’s Titanic exhibit takes on water on eerie anniversary
A powerful round of storms left a suburban Chicago museum with an eerie situation: Its Titanic exhibit flooded overnight, on the anniversary of the disaster.
A powerful round of storms left a suburban Chicago museum with an eerie situation: Its Titanic exhibit flooded overnight, on the anniversary of the disaster.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago alders fail to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
‘Senior Assassin’ game linked to local arrests, police issue warnings | ChicagoNOW
A popular high school game known as “Senior Assassin” is drawing police attention after multiple incidents involving toy guns mistaken for real weapons. Authorities say the game has led to arrests and even a school lockdown.
A popular high school game known as “Senior Assassin” is drawing police attention after multiple incidents involving toy guns mistaken for real weapons. Authorities say the game has led to arrests and even a school lockdown.
HIV, AIDS cases rise among Latino residents in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
New data shows HIV and AIDS infections are increasing in Chicago’s Latino community, even as cases decline among other groups.
New data shows HIV and AIDS infections are increasing in Chicago’s Latino community, even as cases decline among other groups.
‘Ted Lasso’ star Brendan Hunt returns to Chicago with new show | ChicagoNOW
Chicago native Brendan Hunt is back on stage with “The Movement You Need,” a one-man show exploring family, loss and connection through music.
Chicago native Brendan Hunt is back on stage with “The Movement You Need,” a one-man show exploring family, loss and connection through music.
What to know about Chicago’s competitive housing market | ChicagoNOW
Experts say listing prices are increasingly acting as starting points, changing how both buyers and sellers approach the market.
Experts say listing prices are increasingly acting as starting points, changing how both buyers and sellers approach the market.
Trump, Pope Leo XIV clash draws reaction from religious leaders | ChicagoNOW
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Portage High School put on lockdown after shooting threat, police investigating
Some schools in northwest Indiana were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a caller claimed they were outside a local high school with guns and intended to carry out a shooting.
Some schools in northwest Indiana were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a caller claimed they were outside a local high school with guns and intended to carry out a shooting.
Former Chicago-area nonprofit executive sentenced in $1.9M fraud case
A former Chicago-area nonprofit executive has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating fraud schemes that siphoned nearly $2 million in public funds.
A former Chicago-area nonprofit executive has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating fraud schemes that siphoned nearly $2 million in public funds.
Playboi Carti, Skrillex, Lil Uzi Vert to headline Summer Smash 2026
The world’s largest independent hip-hop festival, has announced its 2026 lineup with performances from Playboi Carti, Skrillex, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Baby Keem and more.
The world’s largest independent hip-hop festival, has announced its 2026 lineup with performances from Playboi Carti, Skrillex, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Baby Keem and more.
Dolton police, SWAT secure scene after standoff tied to domestic shooting
Police and SWAT officers secured a scene Wednesday afternoon after a standoff involving a person wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting, authorities said.
Police and SWAT officers secured a scene Wednesday afternoon after a standoff involving a person wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting, authorities said.