Chicago man denied medical care in ICE custody, family says
A local family said their father was denied critical medical care while he was in ICE custody that nearly cost him his life.
Shooting reported on Chicago area interstate on Christmas Eve
State Police are investigating a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway on Christmas Eve.
Chicago-area man tried to kidnap special needs worker from Jewel, prosecutors say
A man was charged with allegedly attempting to kidnap a woman with special needs who was working at a Bensenville Jewel.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Chicago woman caused DUI crash that severely injured 10-year-old boy: prosecutors
A Chicago woman with a blood-alcohol concentration nearly three times the legal limit was released pretrial Wednesday after prosecutors said she caused a crash that severely injured a 10-year-old boy and hurt three other family members.
Aurora man allegedly had child sex abuse material, police say
An Aurora man was arrested for allegedly having child sexual abuse materials.
'Christmas Around the World' brings holiday traditions to Chicago
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s annual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit showcases dozens of decorated trees celebrating cultures and holiday traditions from across the globe.
New Middle East tensions on Christmas Eve
As Christians prepare to celebrate midnight mass in Bethlehem, the White House is warning Israel to back off any new threats of military occupation in Gaza.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations
A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before delivery, according to the CEO of an Indiana-based seafood distributor.
Chicago crime: Trio sought after CTA knifepoint robbery, police say
Chicago police are asking for help identifying three suspects after a knifepoint robbery on a CTA train.
4 Cook County women charged in $1,400 theft, high-speed chase, prosecutors say
Four women were accused of stealing more than $1,400 worth of merchandise from the Villa Park Burlington earlier this week.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked before Illinois delivery | ChicagoLIVE
A nearly $400,000 shipment of lobster headed to Illinois Costco stores was stolen after criminals posing as a legitimate carrier hijacked the load.
Chicago man arrested minutes after stabbing in alleged hate crime
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges, including a hate crime, for allegedly stabbing another man on Monday.
ATM dragged through storefront in failed Christmas Eve robbery
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who tried to steal an ATM on Christmas Eve by dragging it from a store with a metal cable.
Celebrity deaths of 2025: Who we’ve lost this year
From Wayne Osmond to Gene Hackman to Brian Wilson, we’ve marked the loss of many beloved or notable celebrities who have died this year.
Chicago woman arrested 20 minutes after violent CTA bus attack, police say
A Chicago woman was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent incident on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon.
New GDP numbers show U.S. economy grew faster than expected last quarter
The latest Commerce Department report shows the U.S. economy grew 4.3% in the third quarter, beating expectations as officials and analysts debate whether the momentum can last.