Suburban Chicago company plays key role in historic Artemis II mission

NASA’s Artemis II mission, its first crewed flight in decades, includes key spacecraft controls manufactured by a suburban Chicago company, Otto Engineering, highlighting a local contribution to the historic lunar journey.

Wisconsin mother stabs teen daughter to death to 'protect' her from Elon Musk: authorities

A Wisconsin mother on drugs allegedly stabbed her 14-year-old daughter to death and told police she ended the child's life to protect her from billionaire tech executive Elon Musk.

Teen takeover discussion | The Chicago Report
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Tonight on the Chicago Report, it's been a heated debate for well over a year.  What penalties should youth face for participating in teen takeovers.  Just this week, teens took over parts of Hyde Park.  They left damaged cars and a lot of folks shaken up.

13-year-old Arizona girl missing for decades found alive: sheriff

A woman who went missing as a teenager from a community near Payson decades ago has been found alive, according to officials in Gila County.

Sandie Norman: 'I've been attacked but I keep showing up' | The Chicago Report
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Let’s turn now to someone working on the front lines of this issue. Dr. Sandie Norman, based in Chicago, is the founder of Chain Breakers Violence Intervention & Prevention Ministries. She has been on the ground during the recent teen takeovers, working directly with the community.

Ald. Hopkins pushes for proactive police presence | The Chicago Report
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It’s been a year and a half of back-and-forth for alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward, who has been pushing for a snap curfew aimed at curbing the takeovers. Hopkins says he’s not giving up. Today I spoke with him via zoom he says when he returns to chicago he's back to the drawing board to work on a new proposal.

Ja'Mal Green: Don't surrender Chicago to 'teen takeover' chaos
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Here now to weigh in on the curfew debate is local activist Ja'Mal Green whose opinion piece on teen takeovers was published in the Chicago Tribune last week. 

Empty bars as White Sox home opener pushed
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What was supposed to be a big South Side party today turned into a rain check - and a real hit for local bars. The White Sox home opener is pushed to tomorrow at 1:10 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fox Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is live - making the most of today at Mitchell's Tap!

Sheridan Gorman shooting: Loyola student murder suspect faces new charge in Chicago

A Venezuelan man accused of fatally shooting a Loyola University student in Rogers Park last month is now facing a new federal gun charge tied to the case.

Officials speak out after ICE activity reported at Cook County courthouse
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Officials respond after ICE agents were reported at a Cook County courthouse, raising concerns about violations of a state law banning civil immigration enforcement.

Ambush or attempted murder? Jailed Chicago mom says she never pulled the trigger

A violent confrontation caught on camera—and long disputed by those involved—has now ended in a guilty verdict against a South Side mother who insisted she was fighting for her life.

CHA Board Chair speaks out against attempted firing: 'I remain operating chair'

Mayor Brandon Johnson says Matthew Brewer is no longer the operating chairman of the $1.4 billion Chicago Housing Authority. Instead, the mayor says he has installed an ally, Commissioner Jawanza Malone.

Chicago mayor looks to oust CHA Board Chair
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to move another city leader, but this time, that official won't budge. Chicago Housing Authority Chair Matthew Brewer told Paris Schutz why he's staying put.

Trump fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General
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Some big changes in the administration today. Pam Bondi's out as attorney general.   Fox News says before the president's speech to the nation last night, Bondi had already lost her job.  Caroline Shively has the latest from the White House.