Local faith leaders back Pope Leo in feud with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.
Police searching for persons of interest in Iowa mass shooting
Police are looking for five persons of interest following a mass shooting near the University of Iowa.
Police are looking for five persons of interest following a mass shooting near the University of Iowa.
Iran rejects new peace talks after Trump warning
Now to the latest on the War in Iran. The U.S. says it attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly rejected a new round of peace talks, as the ceasefire is set to expire in a few days. Mateo Farzaneh, a history professor at Northeastern Illinois University, who has been following the conflict joins the show.
Now to the latest on the War in Iran. The U.S. says it attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly rejected a new round of peace talks, as the ceasefire is set to expire in a few days. Mateo Farzaneh, a history professor at Northeastern Illinois University, who has been following the conflict joins the show.
Man shoots and kills 8 of his children in Louisiana
We're learning tragic new details tonight about a deadly mass shooting in Louisiana. Investigators say most of the victims are the gunman's own children.
We're learning tragic new details tonight about a deadly mass shooting in Louisiana. Investigators say most of the victims are the gunman's own children.
Police search for missing twin babies, 17-year-old mother in Dolton
Twin infant boys who require special care were reported missing from a Dolton home along with their 17-year-old mother, prompting a police advisory as family members plead for their safe return.
Twin infant boys who require special care were reported missing from a Dolton home along with their 17-year-old mother, prompting a police advisory as family members plead for their safe return.
Search for missing infants, mother in Dolton
Two infants are missing from their Dolton home. Their grandmother pleading with the babies' mother to return home. Joanie Lum is live in Dolton where the police are now involved.
Two infants are missing from their Dolton home. Their grandmother pleading with the babies' mother to return home. Joanie Lum is live in Dolton where the police are now involved.
Paws and purpose: Cook County Sheriff’s program prepares dogs for adoption
The Cook County Sheriff’s “Tails of Redemption” program trains dogs with the help of people in custody, and 12 are now ready for adoption into permanent homes.
The Cook County Sheriff’s “Tails of Redemption” program trains dogs with the help of people in custody, and 12 are now ready for adoption into permanent homes.
Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for all of Chicagoland
Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with chilly temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Chicago's average high temperature for April 19th is 60 degrees, so most areas are running around ten degrees below normal today.
Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with chilly temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Chicago's average high temperature for April 19th is 60 degrees, so most areas are running around ten degrees below normal today.
30-year-old man killed in West Garfield Park porch shooting: police
A 30-year-old man has died after he was shot while on a front porch in West Garfield Park on Sunday, according to Chicago police.
A 30-year-old man has died after he was shot while on a front porch in West Garfield Park on Sunday, according to Chicago police.
Two men convicted in brutal 2022 killing of Highland Park man: prosecutors
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field to hold biggest summer ever | ChicagoLIVE
Gallagher Way at the famous Wrigley Field will be holding its biggest summer lineup ever this year.
Gallagher Way at the famous Wrigley Field will be holding its biggest summer lineup ever this year.
Chicago Latino Film Festival kicks off this weekend | ChicagoLIVE
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival takes place this weekend, with dozens of films shown from all over the world.
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival takes place this weekend, with dozens of films shown from all over the world.
Tulip Time Festival celebrates 97th season in Michigan | ChicagoLIVE
The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan, is going to celebrate its 97th season this year.
The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan, is going to celebrate its 97th season this year.
2 teen shot during argument on Chicago's South Side, CPD says
Two teenagers were shot and injured during an argument on Chicago’s South Side early Sunday morning.
Two teenagers were shot and injured during an argument on Chicago’s South Side early Sunday morning.
Are you able to spot AI-generated content on social media?
We've all seen AI-generated content on social media that's easy to point out, but what about the content that's harder to spot? Many Americans aren't confident that they can tell what's real and what's not.
We've all seen AI-generated content on social media that's easy to point out, but what about the content that's harder to spot? Many Americans aren't confident that they can tell what's real and what's not.
Chicago weather: Freeze Watch issued after sudden temperature drop
A Freeze Watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight following a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area.
A Freeze Watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight following a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area.
Heavy rain swells rivers, sparks flooding across Lake County
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
Now to the latest on the War with Iran. A major reversal - Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world's oil moves through that narrow passage. This comes after president trump said the U.S. would continue its blockade until Iran signs off on a peace deal. Matt Finn has more.
Now to the latest on the War with Iran. A major reversal - Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world's oil moves through that narrow passage. This comes after president trump said the U.S. would continue its blockade until Iran signs off on a peace deal. Matt Finn has more.
United Airlines flight from Chicago diverted due to 'security threat'
A United Airlines flight from Chicago was diverted due to what the airline called a "potential security concern".
A United Airlines flight from Chicago was diverted due to what the airline called a "potential security concern".
Police searching for CTA Blue Line sexual assault suspect
Chicago police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood today.
Chicago police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood today.