'Vindicated': Cook County official Samantha Steele reacts to not guilty DUI verdict
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele says she feels relieved and “vindicated" after being found not guilty in her DUI case.
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele says she feels relieved and “vindicated" after being found not guilty in her DUI case.
California man sentenced for $2M fraud targeting Glenview investor: prosecutors
A California man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after allegedly swaddling $2 million from a Chicago suburb resident.
A California man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after allegedly swaddling $2 million from a Chicago suburb resident.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks state funding, Bears stadium bill in Springfield
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was in Springfield on Wednesday to lobby state lawmakers on several issues, especially for more state funding to local governments.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was in Springfield on Wednesday to lobby state lawmakers on several issues, especially for more state funding to local governments.
DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds
DISH Network has agreed to pay $17.2 million after it allegedly claimed federal funds through a COVID-19-era program that helped low-income families.
DISH Network has agreed to pay $17.2 million after it allegedly claimed federal funds through a COVID-19-era program that helped low-income families.
'Vindicated': Samantha Steele speaks after not guilty DUI verdict | ChicagoLIVE
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele says she feels "vindicated" after being found not guilty in her DUI trial.
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele says she feels "vindicated" after being found not guilty in her DUI trial.
Missing Crete man found after smoking on CTA train leads to detention, sheriff says
A man reported missing from Crete was found Monday night after being detained for smoking on a CTA train in Chicago, authorities said.
A man reported missing from Crete was found Monday night after being detained for smoking on a CTA train in Chicago, authorities said.
Joliet moves forward with Rock Run Collection development | ChicagoLIVE
Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy shares plans for the Rock Run Collection, a 310-acre development designed to transform the city into a regional shopping and entertainment destination.
Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy shares plans for the Rock Run Collection, a 310-acre development designed to transform the city into a regional shopping and entertainment destination.
USA Club Rugby national championships coming to Chicago suburb this month | ChicagoLIVE
Jeremy Swick with USA Rugby previews the 2026 national championships hosted by the Chicago Blaze Rugby Club.
Jeremy Swick with USA Rugby previews the 2026 national championships hosted by the Chicago Blaze Rugby Club.
50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Toxic herbicide linked to higher Parkison’s risk | ChicagoLIVE
Cole Eastman, a lobbyist for the Fox Foundation, emphasizes the role of environmental factors in Parkinson’s disease.
Cole Eastman, a lobbyist for the Fox Foundation, emphasizes the role of environmental factors in Parkinson’s disease.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Trevor Jackson brings ‘Healing Out Loud’ tour to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
The actor and singer is in Chicago as part of his “Healing Out Loud” tour stop at Park West tonight.
The actor and singer is in Chicago as part of his “Healing Out Loud” tour stop at Park West tonight.
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni dispute likely cost millions before settlement | ChicagoNOW
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their dispute over “It Ends With Us,” with experts estimating the case cost millions in legal fees.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their dispute over “It Ends With Us,” with experts estimating the case cost millions in legal fees.
Gas prices surge nationwide — these states still have the cheapest fuel | ChicagoNOW
Gas prices are rising rapidly across the U.S., with the national average nearing $5 per gallon and only a small number of states still below $4.
Gas prices are rising rapidly across the U.S., with the national average nearing $5 per gallon and only a small number of states still below $4.
Chicago weather: Cool, cloudy day with frost risk tonight
Cool and cloudy conditions with frost tonight give way to late-week rain chances
Cool and cloudy conditions with frost tonight give way to late-week rain chances
Chicago Loop office tower poised to sell at steep discount as market shifts | ChicagoNOW
Office vacancy and shifting work trends continue to weigh on property values in the Chicago Loop, where some buildings are selling for a fraction of prior prices.
Office vacancy and shifting work trends continue to weigh on property values in the Chicago Loop, where some buildings are selling for a fraction of prior prices.
Chicago crime: Man shot, killed in NW Side drive-by, police say
A man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on the city’s Northwest Side on Sunday morning.
A man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on the city’s Northwest Side on Sunday morning.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
AI-powered phishing scams are getting harder to spot – here’s what to know | ChicagoNOW
Phishing and spoofing scams are rising rapidly, with experts warning that AI tools are making fraudulent messages more personalized and harder to detect.
Phishing and spoofing scams are rising rapidly, with experts warning that AI tools are making fraudulent messages more personalized and harder to detect.
Arkansas family finds homeless man living in basement after noticing missing items
An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement after noticing odd signs like missing shoes, moved furniture and disappearing food.
An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement after noticing odd signs like missing shoes, moved furniture and disappearing food.
NASA reveals never-before-seen Artemis II photos – take a look | ChicagoNOWo
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.