Chicago weather: Near-freezing morning gives way to 70s and possible storms

After a near-freezing start in parts of northern Illinois, Chicagoland will warm into the 70s and 80s this week with periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Armed woman fatally shot by police inside suburban Chicago home

A woman was fatally shot by a Mundelein police officer Monday evening after she allegedly approached officers and a family member inside a home while armed with two large knives.

Jim's Original to move from historic Chicago location after 85 years
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Jim's Original, a Chicago institution, will leave its iconic location in the Maxwell Street area of University Village and relocate this fall.

Chicago Cubs fan killed in Los Angeles hit-and-run crash
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A Chicago-area family is demanding justice after a Cubs fan was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Los Angeles last month.

Nancy Guthrie: 100 days since Savannah Guthrie's mom went missing

Monday, May 11 marks 100 days since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today" host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared after authorities say she was taken from her home against her will.

DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Katy: Mother charged in connection to the death of her 2 daughters

A Katy mother has been charged in connection to the death of her two daughters following an incident back in February 2026.

DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report
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Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.

What to know about the hantavirus as passengers return to US | The Chicago Report
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As passengers from the ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak return to the U.S., we ask a doctor to break down what we know about the public health concern.