Illinois cyclosporiasis cases surge as doctors warn about certain produce

A sharp increase of cyclosporiasis cases in Illinois is prompting warnings from health officials to take extra precautions with fresh produce.

Windy City Smokeout brings unique Tex-Mex barbecue to Chicago
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Windy City Smokeout is opening up for its second day. Catch up with a barbecue joint hailing from Texas that serves their own spin on Tex-Mex.

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. 

Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why

Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.

Illinois health expert breaks down rise of cyclosporiasis
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Illinois is seeing an increase in cases of an intestinal parasite called cyclosporiasis. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lauren Smith from Cook County Health gives the details on the parasite and how to keep you and your family safe. 

Dalewayne Turner murder: Wife accused in gruesome Plainfield killing cover-up appears in court

A Plainfield woman accused of helping cover up her husband’s killing appeared in court Thursday morning as prosecutors continue to build a case involving allegations of dismemberment and an attempt to hide the remains in multiple locations.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley lays out priorities in run for Chicago mayor
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is running for Chicago mayor after 17 years serving in D.C. Hear from himself why he's deciding to make the switch.

Chicago crime wrap: 1 killed, 6 others hurt in overnight violence

A man was killed and several other people were injured in a series of shootings and a hit-and-run crash across Chicago from Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning,

Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75

Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died.  She was 75. 

Little Village group distributes 30,000 whistles to warn of ICE activity

The Little Village Community Council has given out 30,000 whistles as part of their effort to keep their community safe from immigration agents.

New legislation proposed to help keep Bears in Illinois
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There is a push to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. A state representative filed new legislation that amends property tax code in order to help local communities in certifying certain projects as megaprojects. 

Sunken boat recovered from Lake Michigan after Fourth of July weekend accident
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A sunken boat was recovered from Lake Michigan near Chicago's 31st Street Harbor on Wednesday morning following a Fourth of July weekend boating accident. 

Little Village activists warn to stay alert for ICE agents
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Activists in Little Village are urging the public to stay alert for ICE enforcement. They staged a call to action on 26th Street. 

Libertyville teacher accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse images
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A longtime Libertyville middle school teacher has been ordered held pending trial after prosecutors say he secretly recorded students and used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material.

Libertyville teacher accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse images

A longtime Libertyville middle school teacher has been ordered held pending trial after prosecutors say he secretly recorded students and used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material.

Illinois state rep. indicted, protecting renters ordinance | The Chicago Report
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A federal grand jury has indicted Democratic Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband on wire fraud charges. And, what does the protecting renters ordinance do? We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report."