Downtown Chicago drivers get relief as Ohio and Ontario ramps reopen
All lanes have reopened on the Ohio and Ontario Street feeder ramps connecting downtown Chicago to the Kennedy Expressway after 17 months of construction.
All lanes have reopened on the Ohio and Ontario Street feeder ramps connecting downtown Chicago to the Kennedy Expressway after 17 months of construction.
Father Pfleger weighs in on teen takeovers, violence and Chicago’s summer safety concerns
Father Michael Pfleger discusses what’s driving Chicago’s recent teen takeover gatherings, whether curfews and parent fines could help, and how the city should respond to rising violence involving young people.
Father Michael Pfleger discusses what’s driving Chicago’s recent teen takeover gatherings, whether curfews and parent fines could help, and how the city should respond to rising violence involving young people.
Teen charged in back-to-back attacks on CTA rider, 12-year-old girl downtown
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with two violent attacks that happened within about 30 minutes of each other in downtown Chicago last month.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with two violent attacks that happened within about 30 minutes of each other in downtown Chicago last month.
CTA crime: Man stabbed on Red Line train
A CTA rider was stabbed during a fight with another man on a Red Line train Thursday night on Chicago's North Side.
A CTA rider was stabbed during a fight with another man on a Red Line train Thursday night on Chicago's North Side.
Johnson invites Pope Leo to Chicago, gifts him local gear and more | See the full list
From White Sox apparel to local honey, Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a distinctly Chicago collection of gifts to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
From White Sox apparel to local honey, Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a distinctly Chicago collection of gifts to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
Chicago weather: Warm sunshine continues as beach hazards develop
Sunny, warm weather will continue across the Chicago area into next week, though beach hazards and rip currents are expected along Lake Michigan on Saturday.
Sunny, warm weather will continue across the Chicago area into next week, though beach hazards and rip currents are expected along Lake Michigan on Saturday.
Two dead after head-on crash in Kane County: officials
Two people are dead after a two-car crash on Thursday, according to Huntley Fire Protection District.
Two people are dead after a two-car crash on Thursday, according to Huntley Fire Protection District.
Employees demand pay after Birth Center of Chicago closes unexpectedly
Patients showed up for appointments. Employees expected paychecks. Instead, workers say they found silence. Tia Ewing has more on the unanswered questions surrounding the collapse of the Birth Center of Chicago.
Patients showed up for appointments. Employees expected paychecks. Instead, workers say they found silence. Tia Ewing has more on the unanswered questions surrounding the collapse of the Birth Center of Chicago.
Family speaks after guilty verdict in 2003 murder of Aurora mother
A candle still burning. A young mother gone. And now, a case that went cold has a conviction. But as Lauren Scafidi explains the victim's family says it's not over yet.
A candle still burning. A young mother gone. And now, a case that went cold has a conviction. But as Lauren Scafidi explains the victim's family says it's not over yet.
Indiana mother survives tree falling onto her car
Tonight, a woman in La Porte County Indiana is lucky to be alive after a freak accident. She was driving to work when a large tree fell on her. She is now paralyzed. Leslie Moreno joins us live with her story.
Tonight, a woman in La Porte County Indiana is lucky to be alive after a freak accident. She was driving to work when a large tree fell on her. She is now paralyzed. Leslie Moreno joins us live with her story.
Still unclear what will happen with Illinois megaprojects bill to keep the Bears
There are now only three days left of the Illinois legislative session. And you may be wondering whether the megaprojects bill - tied to the Chicago Bears -- will pass before Sunday. Bret Buganski shows you why there is still uncertainty.
There are now only three days left of the Illinois legislative session. And you may be wondering whether the megaprojects bill - tied to the Chicago Bears -- will pass before Sunday. Bret Buganski shows you why there is still uncertainty.
One person dead after shooting involving FBI in Chicago
The FBI is involved in a deadly shooting on the West Side. One person is dead. Police are still on the scene. Joanie Lum is live.
The FBI is involved in a deadly shooting on the West Side. One person is dead. Police are still on the scene. Joanie Lum is live.
Man dies after setting fire that spread to 3 buildings in Gage Park: police
A man is dead after allegedly setting a fire that spread to three buildings Thursday evening in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
A man is dead after allegedly setting a fire that spread to three buildings Thursday evening in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Splitting Illinois into two states, movement on Bears' stadium bill? | The Chicago Report
A local group wants to separate Illinois into two states, and it's gaining support. And, what is happening during legislative session in Springfield? All this and more, on The Chicago Report.
A local group wants to separate Illinois into two states, and it's gaining support. And, what is happening during legislative session in Springfield? All this and more, on The Chicago Report.
Migrant arrivals linked to homelessness spike | The Chicago Report
A new UIC report finds Latino homelessness in Illinois is on the rise. It brings up two factors -- a migrant influx and a lack of housing. But, the problem is bigger than it looks on the surface.
A new UIC report finds Latino homelessness in Illinois is on the rise. It brings up two factors -- a migrant influx and a lack of housing. But, the problem is bigger than it looks on the surface.
Senate Dems introduce housing legislation package | The Chicago Report
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Group wants to split Illinois into two states | The Chicago Report
Some want to split Illinois into two states and it's gaining traction beyond rural counties. In fact, it's reached the Chicago suburbs.
Some want to split Illinois into two states and it's gaining traction beyond rural counties. In fact, it's reached the Chicago suburbs.
Indiana woman paralyzed after tree falls on car: 'Such a freak accident'
A LaPorte County woman is lucky to be alive after what her family describes as a freak accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down.
A LaPorte County woman is lucky to be alive after what her family describes as a freak accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies, comfortable temps stick around
Chicago will see several days of sunny, warm and mostly dry weather with highs near 80 through next week, though drought concerns continue to grow across the area.
Chicago will see several days of sunny, warm and mostly dry weather with highs near 80 through next week, though drought concerns continue to grow across the area.
Indiana lieutenant governor says he 'hates' Islam, deems it 'a demonic death cult'
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing criticism after comments he made about Islam during an online political program.
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing criticism after comments he made about Islam during an online political program.