Brandon Johnson taps new leader of Chicago Dept. of Public Health
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Dr. Garth Walker as the next commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Dr. Garth Walker as the next commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan halted, treasury secretary says
The Treasury Department is no longer moving forward with plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
The Treasury Department is no longer moving forward with plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Cyclosporiasis cases by state: Foodborne parasitic illness continues to spread
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne parasite known to cause “explosive diarrhea,” continue to rise across the U.S. amid the summer heat.
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne parasite known to cause “explosive diarrhea,” continue to rise across the U.S. amid the summer heat.
Lake Geneva boat accident, 2 children identified on GoFundMe
Two of the three children who died in a Geneva Lake boat accident have been identified in a GoFundMe fundraiser posted by the Oswald Family.
Two of the three children who died in a Geneva Lake boat accident have been identified in a GoFundMe fundraiser posted by the Oswald Family.
Chicago-area man charged with murder in fatal Mundelein apartment shooting
A South Holland man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a Mundelein apartment that left one man dead and a woman seriously wounded.
A South Holland man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a Mundelein apartment that left one man dead and a woman seriously wounded.
Mitch McConnell rumors, Senate succession and constitutional questions
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
Illinois girl, 8, dies after being struck by lightning
An 8-year-old girl has died after she was struck by lightning while outside in the backyard of her home in LaSalle County over the Fourth of July weekend.
An 8-year-old girl has died after she was struck by lightning while outside in the backyard of her home in LaSalle County over the Fourth of July weekend.
Breaking down U.S.-Iran tensions, ceasefire fallout and Trump's foreign policy
North Central College political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments in U.S.-Iran relations, the future of negotiations, President Trump's criticism of NATO and his renewed comments about Greenland.
North Central College political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments in U.S.-Iran relations, the future of negotiations, President Trump's criticism of NATO and his renewed comments about Greenland.
Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors say suspect Tyler Robinson's DNA found on key evidence
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
Sunken boat recovered from Lake Michigan after Fourth of July weekend accident
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.
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.
Chicago crime: Fatal shooting, stray bullet and hit-and-run mark violent night
A man was killed, a 66-year-old woman was shot and a motorcyclist was critically injured in separate incidents overnight across Chicago.
A man was killed, a 66-year-old woman was shot and a motorcyclist was critically injured in separate incidents overnight across Chicago.
Chicago police investigate pair of South Side shootings
A man was killed and a 66-year-old woman was wounded in a pair of separate shootings Tuesday night on Chicago's South Side.
A man was killed and a 66-year-old woman was wounded in a pair of separate shootings Tuesday night on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago weather: Heat and humidity return before Thursday storm chances
Hot and humid weather continues in Chicago today before thunderstorms move in Thursday and summer heat returns early next week.
Hot and humid weather continues in Chicago today before thunderstorms move in Thursday and summer heat returns early next week.
Elgin detectives use podcast as tool to generate new leads and even solve cold cases
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
Rat infestation cleanup begins at DuPage County property after months of complaints
After months of complaints and weeks of waiting, neighbors in a DuPage County neighborhood say cleanup has finally begun at the home they believe is fueling a massive rat infestation.
After months of complaints and weeks of waiting, neighbors in a DuPage County neighborhood say cleanup has finally begun at the home they believe is fueling a massive rat infestation.
Rat problem growing in Bensenville as neighbors demand help
There is a growing rat problem in Bensenville and now the community is demanding help before it's too late.
There is a growing rat problem in Bensenville and now the community is demanding help before it's too late.
Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of Montana Weathers, 10, in Gary
A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.
A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.
Boutros resignation resolution passed, new Chicago mayoral race candidate | The Chicago Report
A City Council committee has passed a resolution calling on Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign. And, cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee has made her mayoral bid. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
A City Council committee has passed a resolution calling on Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign. And, cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee has made her mayoral bid. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Cases are higher than average. Here's how to avoid getting sick
Illinois health officials are reporting a higher-than-average number of cyclosporiasis cases and are urging residents to take precautions as federal and state agencies investigate a nationwide increase in infections.
Illinois health officials are reporting a higher-than-average number of cyclosporiasis cases and are urging residents to take precautions as federal and state agencies investigate a nationwide increase in infections.