What you should you know about psilocybin | ChicagoLIVE
Millions in the U.S. reported psilocybin use in 2025 resulting in growing concerns in its potential for abuse. University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign professor Andrew Yockey breaks it down.
Millions in the U.S. reported psilocybin use in 2025 resulting in growing concerns in its potential for abuse. University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign professor Andrew Yockey breaks it down.
2026 FIFA World Cup is sizing up to be the biggest gambling event ever | ChicagoLIVE
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate over $50 billion in wagers worldwide, putting it on track to become the biggest gambling event in history.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate over $50 billion in wagers worldwide, putting it on track to become the biggest gambling event in history.
Stolen luxury vehicles spark investigation in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English joins ChicagoLIVE to bring the latest on several high-end vehicles part of the Hot Rod Power Tour that were found stolen and damaged Tuesday morning.
Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English joins ChicagoLIVE to bring the latest on several high-end vehicles part of the Hot Rod Power Tour that were found stolen and damaged Tuesday morning.
Illinois home insurance rates jump 14.1%, among fastest increases in U.S. | ChicagoLIVE
A new study shows Illinois homeowners saw a 14.1% jump in insurance premiums this year.
A new study shows Illinois homeowners saw a 14.1% jump in insurance premiums this year.
‘Extremely disturbed’: Rep. Delia Ramirez speaks out after CPS trans student protections hearing
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.
Downtown Chicago apartment rents hit record highs as growth slows | ChicagoLIVE
Downtown Chicago rents continue to climb to historic highs, but Ron DeVries says landlords are easing rent increases as market uncertainty grows.
Downtown Chicago rents continue to climb to historic highs, but Ron DeVries says landlords are easing rent increases as market uncertainty grows.
Attorney breaks down Karmelo Anthony first-degree murder conviction | ChicagoLIVE
Attorney Karen Conti discusses the jury’s decision to convict and sentence Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old at a high school track meet.
Attorney Karen Conti discusses the jury’s decision to convict and sentence Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old at a high school track meet.
Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with case against ‘Broadview Six’
U.S. District Judge April Perry OK’d the release of the grand jury transcripts nearly three weeks after the case fell apart in dramatic fashion in her courtroom just days before it was set to go to trial.
U.S. District Judge April Perry OK’d the release of the grand jury transcripts nearly three weeks after the case fell apart in dramatic fashion in her courtroom just days before it was set to go to trial.
Police search for suspect after burning cross found in Grant Park
A burning cross was discovered Tuesday afternoon in Grant Park and Chicago police are looking for a suspect who was seen fleeing the scene.
A burning cross was discovered Tuesday afternoon in Grant Park and Chicago police are looking for a suspect who was seen fleeing the scene.
Will County will soon welcome two new prisons
The Illinois Department of Corrections has announced plans to replace the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill with two new prisons.
The Illinois Department of Corrections has announced plans to replace the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill with two new prisons.
Chicago weather: Severe storms pass through Chicagoland, more threats possible Thursday
Chicago is under the threat of severe weather Wednesday with all hazards in play, including tornadoes, damaging winds and hail.
Chicago is under the threat of severe weather Wednesday with all hazards in play, including tornadoes, damaging winds and hail.
Alphonso Talley pleads not guilty in killing of Chicago police officer
A man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, killing one of them, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
A man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, killing one of them, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
Undercover ATF operation ends in gunfire, five suspects taken into custody in Country Club Hills
Two people were wounded and five suspects were taken into custody Tuesday evening after federal agents investigating illegal gun trafficking were targeted in an attempted armed robbery in south suburban Country Club Hills.
Two people were wounded and five suspects were taken into custody Tuesday evening after federal agents investigating illegal gun trafficking were targeted in an attempted armed robbery in south suburban Country Club Hills.
Hot Rod Power Tour vehicles stolen, damaged at Joliet hotels; Corvette recovered after Dolton crash
Several vehicles taking part in the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour were stolen or damaged in Joliet early Tuesday morning. A Corvette was later recovered after a crash in Dolton.
Several vehicles taking part in the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour were stolen or damaged in Joliet early Tuesday morning. A Corvette was later recovered after a crash in Dolton.
CPS students will take a new high school admissions test this fall
Chicago Public Schools is swapping out its current high school admissions test with a new one starting in October.
Chicago Public Schools is swapping out its current high school admissions test with a new one starting in October.
New lawsuit could stop UFC America 250 event at the White House
A newly filed lawsuit by the Public Integrity Project aims to stop the UFC America 250 event from being held at the White House.
A newly filed lawsuit by the Public Integrity Project aims to stop the UFC America 250 event from being held at the White House.
Five in custody after undercover gun trafficking operation turns violent in Country Club Hills
Two suspected offenders were shot and three others were arrested after an alleged attempted armed robbery targeted undercover federal agents in Country Club Hills.
Two suspected offenders were shot and three others were arrested after an alleged attempted armed robbery targeted undercover federal agents in Country Club Hills.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
How a New Zealand soccer player went from under 5K Instagram followers to 5.6 million in days
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.