Local business owner recieved no notice of 2-month road closure | ChicagoLive
Pattie Sheehan the owner of Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique was surprised Monday morning to find the stretch of Lincoln Avenue between Wrightwood and Diversey closed as part of a Chicago Department of Water Management project. The project is replacing nearly 3,000 feet of water main and lead service lines along the stretch and could take 2-months to complete. More than 30 businesses along Lincoln Avenue were not informed and are scrambling to figure out how patrons can reach them.
Pattie Sheehan the owner of Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique was surprised Monday morning to find the stretch of Lincoln Avenue between Wrightwood and Diversey closed as part of a Chicago Department of Water Management project. The project is replacing nearly 3,000 feet of water main and lead service lines along the stretch and could take 2-months to complete. More than 30 businesses along Lincoln Avenue were not informed and are scrambling to figure out how patrons can reach them.
Tyson Foods shuts down Illinois meatpacking plant: cattle shortage or bad business climate?
Tyson Foods is closing its major beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, eliminating over 2,500 jobs. State Senator Chris Balkema joins us to discuss why he believes Illinois' tax and regulatory environment is driving major agricultural employers to shift operations to neighboring states.
Tyson Foods is closing its major beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, eliminating over 2,500 jobs. State Senator Chris Balkema joins us to discuss why he believes Illinois' tax and regulatory environment is driving major agricultural employers to shift operations to neighboring states.
Soul Vibez owner says Chicago restaurant targeted by thieves for third time
Fab Baker, owner of Soul Vibez in River North, says a man broke into her restaurant overnight and trashed the place.
Fab Baker, owner of Soul Vibez in River North, says a man broke into her restaurant overnight and trashed the place.
Gary Airport secures grant for new air traffic control tower | ChicagoLIVE
The Gary Chicago International Airport has secured the final funding to begin construction on a new air traffic control tower. The new tower is scheduled to be completed next year. Executive Director of GCIA Dan Vicari joins to share more.
The Gary Chicago International Airport has secured the final funding to begin construction on a new air traffic control tower. The new tower is scheduled to be completed next year. Executive Director of GCIA Dan Vicari joins to share more.
Illinois earns highest credit rating in 15 years: what Moody's upgrade means for taxpayers
Moody's has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A1, marking the state's highest bond rating in nearly 15 years and its 11th upgrade since 2021 under Governor JB Pritzker. University of Chicago Professor and Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe joins us to break down how the rating could help reduce the state's borrowing costs, while persistent pension liabilities keep Illinois' overall score at the bottom of the nation.
Moody's has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A1, marking the state's highest bond rating in nearly 15 years and its 11th upgrade since 2021 under Governor JB Pritzker. University of Chicago Professor and Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe joins us to break down how the rating could help reduce the state's borrowing costs, while persistent pension liabilities keep Illinois' overall score at the bottom of the nation.
First Illinois lawsuit: Chicago couple sues Taylor Farms over tainted Taco Bell lettuce
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
National food safety attorney Bill Marler joins the Chicago Report to discuss Zaragoza v. Taylor Fresh Foods, the first Illinois lawsuit filed in connection to the 2026 nationwide Cyclospora outbreak. He walks through his client’s 23-day ordeal to get an accurate diagnosis, why the suit targets the alleged produce supplier rather than Taco Bell and the urgent testing reforms needed to stop the next outbreak.
Not With Our Money: Mayor Johnson orders crackdown on city contractors linked to deportation push
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order making Chicago the first major city to tie municipal contracts directly to ethical and public integrity standards. Community advocate Dorian Warren joins the Chicago Report to break down how the new mandate forces vendors to disclose ties to ICE enforcement, federal law enforcement and past civil rights violations.
Illinois man charged with murder more than 15 years after baby's death
A cold case investigation has led to murder charges in the 2010 death of an 11-month-old boy in Aurora.
A cold case investigation has led to murder charges in the 2010 death of an 11-month-old boy in Aurora.
Trump awards Artemis II astronauts Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump honored NASA's Artemis II crew Friday, awarding each astronaut the Congressional Space Medal of Honor during a ceremony at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
President Donald Trump honored NASA's Artemis II crew Friday, awarding each astronaut the Congressional Space Medal of Honor during a ceremony at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Chicago-area softball coach wanted on child sex abuse charges
Police are searching for a Chicago-area man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl while serving as her softball hitting coach.
Police are searching for a Chicago-area man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl while serving as her softball hitting coach.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
Hawthorne Race Course workers face Monday deadline to move out
Workers living at Hawthorne Race Course have until Monday to move out as a data center company moves forward with buying the property.
Workers living at Hawthorne Race Course have until Monday to move out as a data center company moves forward with buying the property.
Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury deliberates in Massachusetts child deaths case
Legal expert Karen Conti breaks down what jurors are considering and the possible outcomes in the trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children.
Legal expert Karen Conti breaks down what jurors are considering and the possible outcomes in the trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children.
President Trump in Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
President Donald J. Trump will be at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Elmhurst History Museum unveils exhibit on Chicago football history
The Elmhurst History Museum is unveiling a new exhibit exploring the history of football in Chicago.
The Elmhurst History Museum is unveiling a new exhibit exploring the history of football in Chicago.
How Illinois will spend Meta settlement
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement with 48 states, new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, and Illinois’ involvement in a mail-in ballot lawsuit.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement with 48 states, new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, and Illinois’ involvement in a mail-in ballot lawsuit.
Fixing the NYPD: 1980s chaos to modern policing | Wearing the Badge S2E10)
Explore the dramatic evolution of the NYPD from the chaotic, high-crime 1980s to the revolutionary data-driven policing reforms of the 1990s. This episode breaks down the implementation of CompStat, major policy shifts in force and pursuits, political challenges in leadership, and the urgent issue of retiree officer wellness.
Explore the dramatic evolution of the NYPD from the chaotic, high-crime 1980s to the revolutionary data-driven policing reforms of the 1990s. This episode breaks down the implementation of CompStat, major policy shifts in force and pursuits, political challenges in leadership, and the urgent issue of retiree officer wellness.
49 of 56 bodies found at Chicago funeral home identified as families seek FBI investigation
The identities of 49 people whose bodies were found allegedly improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home have been confirmed as families demand a federal investigation.
The identities of 49 people whose bodies were found allegedly improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home have been confirmed as families demand a federal investigation.
Venezuela native wanted for first-degree murder in Cicero
Cicero police are asking for help finding a Venezuela native wanted on a first-degree murder charge.
Cicero police are asking for help finding a Venezuela native wanted on a first-degree murder charge.
Chicago man arrested 2 weeks after West Side shooting
A Chicago man has been arrested and charged two weeks after a 35-year-old man was shot in North Lawndale, police said.
A Chicago man has been arrested and charged two weeks after a 35-year-old man was shot in North Lawndale, police said.