I-290 in Cook County reopens after death investigation draws FBI, bomb squad response
Police, a bomb squad and federal agents responded Thursday to a death investigation on the Eisenhower Expressway, prompting the closure of Interstate 290 in both directions near Interstate 294 for about eight hours.
Police, a bomb squad and federal agents responded Thursday to a death investigation on the Eisenhower Expressway, prompting the closure of Interstate 290 in both directions near Interstate 294 for about eight hours.
Chicago braces for teen takeovers as school ends
We've been keeping an eye on a planned teen takeover that is supposed to take place tonight at Foster Beach for the last day of school. Local leaders say they're expecting thousands of teens both today and tomorrow. Leslie Moreno has been following this all day.
We've been keeping an eye on a planned teen takeover that is supposed to take place tonight at Foster Beach for the last day of school. Local leaders say they're expecting thousands of teens both today and tomorrow. Leslie Moreno has been following this all day.
Prayer service for Spencer Leak Jr.
Family and friends gathered to remember prominent Chicagoan Spencer Leak Jr. They held a virtual prayer service reflecting on his memory.
Family and friends gathered to remember prominent Chicagoan Spencer Leak Jr. They held a virtual prayer service reflecting on his memory.
Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen. We have Andrew Fox of the East Pilsen neighbors group here in the studio to tell us how they plan to push back.
New task force will implement Clean Slate Act | The Chicago Report
With the city budget finalized advocates are turning their attention to making the Clean Slate Act a reality. The budget dedicates $5.6 million to automatically clear criminal records for nearly 2.2 million eligible Illinoisans. The interfaith nonprofit Live Free Illinois will lead the timeline for implementation, and they are hosting regional workshops starting this week to help families navigate the new rollout. Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and Marvin Treadwell a site leader for a community healing resource center in Morgan Park are here with me now.
With the city budget finalized advocates are turning their attention to making the Clean Slate Act a reality. The budget dedicates $5.6 million to automatically clear criminal records for nearly 2.2 million eligible Illinoisans. The interfaith nonprofit Live Free Illinois will lead the timeline for implementation, and they are hosting regional workshops starting this week to help families navigate the new rollout. Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and Marvin Treadwell a site leader for a community healing resource center in Morgan Park are here with me now.
Alderman calls out mayor for tanking his ordinance | The Chicago Report
The drama continues at city hall after a walkout derailed a vote yesterday. The public safety committee had enough members for voting at a meeting initially, but after Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduced an ordinance to stiffen penalties for selling drugs near schools. An alderman left the room. That broke quorum. And it also thereby killed a planned discussion on a ShotSpotter replacement and a new UChicago study on response times. Alderman Villegas is accusing Mayor Johnson of pulling the strings behind the scenes, to tank his ordinance.
The drama continues at city hall after a walkout derailed a vote yesterday. The public safety committee had enough members for voting at a meeting initially, but after Alderman Gilbert Villegas introduced an ordinance to stiffen penalties for selling drugs near schools. An alderman left the room. That broke quorum. And it also thereby killed a planned discussion on a ShotSpotter replacement and a new UChicago study on response times. Alderman Villegas is accusing Mayor Johnson of pulling the strings behind the scenes, to tank his ordinance.
Jim's Original Hot Dog Stand at center of public safety debate | The Chicago Report
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen.
A hot dog stand, is at the center of a public safety debate in Pilsen.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Viral graduation split ends with diploma in hand for Chicago student
A graduation celebration that sparked nationwide debate has ended with a Chicago high school senior receiving the diploma she says she worked years to earn.
A graduation celebration that sparked nationwide debate has ended with a Chicago high school senior receiving the diploma she says she worked years to earn.
Chicago weather: Warmest stretch of 2026 continues with storm threat Friday
Chicago will see summerlike warmth and increasing humidity through the weekend, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms Friday—including a risk for strong storms—followed by continued heat, muggy conditions and additional storm chances into next week.
Chicago will see summerlike warmth and increasing humidity through the weekend, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms Friday—including a risk for strong storms—followed by continued heat, muggy conditions and additional storm chances into next week.
Convicted felon charged after loaded gun found at Naperville TopGolf: prosecutors
A previously convicted felon has been charged after a loaded gun in the parking lot of the Naperville TopGolf, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney.
A previously convicted felon has been charged after a loaded gun in the parking lot of the Naperville TopGolf, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney.
Chicago-area dentist accused of leaving patients without permanent teeth: 'I used Gorilla Glue'
Jenny, a domestic violence and cancer survivor, says she paid up to $40,000 to implant dentist Dr. Paul Petrungaro for full-mouth reconstruction but was left with years of painful temporary dentures and unfinished treatment.
Jenny, a domestic violence and cancer survivor, says she paid up to $40,000 to implant dentist Dr. Paul Petrungaro for full-mouth reconstruction but was left with years of painful temporary dentures and unfinished treatment.
Bomb squad responds to incident on I-290 in Cook County; fatality confirmed
Police, a bomb squad and federal agents are responding to an incident on the Eisenhower Expressway on Thursday, forcing the closure of I-290 in both directions near Interstate 294.
Police, a bomb squad and federal agents are responding to an incident on the Eisenhower Expressway on Thursday, forcing the closure of I-290 in both directions near Interstate 294.
Illinois lawmakers looking to regulate speed limits for e-bikes
There are concerns about the growing use of high speed electric bikes and scooters across the state. So state leaders are now pushing new legislation that they say is long overdue. Sylvia has the latest on a new bill waiting for the governor's signature.
There are concerns about the growing use of high speed electric bikes and scooters across the state. So state leaders are now pushing new legislation that they say is long overdue. Sylvia has the latest on a new bill waiting for the governor's signature.
Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion
Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.
Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.
Trump announces new promenade at Lincoln Memorial
President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to build a new promenade at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., saying the project could potentially be called the "Trump Promenade."
President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to build a new promenade at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., saying the project could potentially be called the "Trump Promenade."
High school senior who did split at graduation receives diploma
You probably remember the viral graduation split that sparked a nationwide debate and left a Chicago teen without the diploma she says she earned. After days of controversy, millions of views online, and a face-to-face meeting with her principal, Tyvion Campbell went back to school. Here's Tia Ewing with an update.
You probably remember the viral graduation split that sparked a nationwide debate and left a Chicago teen without the diploma she says she earned. After days of controversy, millions of views online, and a face-to-face meeting with her principal, Tyvion Campbell went back to school. Here's Tia Ewing with an update.
An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
Pokémon GO Fest returns to Chicago this weekend
That music tells you what's coming. Pokemon Go Fest is about to start in Chicago. The craze is already on. Joanie Lum is live at the pop-up store where customers need a ticket to get in.
That music tells you what's coming. Pokemon Go Fest is about to start in Chicago. The craze is already on. Joanie Lum is live at the pop-up store where customers need a ticket to get in.