Key Illinois primary races in focus as voters head to the polls
Dr. Constance Mixon, political science professor at Elmhurst University, breaks down the high-stakes Illinois primary contests, including the open U.S. Senate seat and several competitive congressional and local races.
Dr. Constance Mixon, political science professor at Elmhurst University, breaks down the high-stakes Illinois primary contests, including the open U.S. Senate seat and several competitive congressional and local races.
Cook County officials call on residents to report ICE presence at polling sites
Cook County prosecutors say they are prepared to protect voting access and respond to any interference on Election Day.
Cook County prosecutors say they are prepared to protect voting access and respond to any interference on Election Day.
Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ co-host, dies at 74
Kiki Shepard co-hosted “Showtime at the Apollo" from 1987-2002 and she also appeared on television shows like “Grey’s Anatomy," NYPD Blue," and “Baywatch Nights."
Kiki Shepard co-hosted “Showtime at the Apollo" from 1987-2002 and she also appeared on television shows like “Grey’s Anatomy," NYPD Blue," and “Baywatch Nights."
Gunfire from passing car injures driver on Chicago's South Side
A 28-year-old man was wounded in a shooting early Wednesday while driving in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood.
A 28-year-old man was wounded in a shooting early Wednesday while driving in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood.
Polls open for Illinois Primary Election
Primary Election Day is here in Illinois, the culmination of months of campaigning, political ads, voter canvassing, and heated debates.
Primary Election Day is here in Illinois, the culmination of months of campaigning, political ads, voter canvassing, and heated debates.
Man shot in head during argument with woman in Chicago Lawn
A 22-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting early Tuesday following an argument in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
A 22-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting early Tuesday following an argument in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Wind chills near zero today with more snow tonight
Lingering snow and bitter cold today will give way to a brief overnight snowfall before a significant warmup heading into the weekend.
Lingering snow and bitter cold today will give way to a brief overnight snowfall before a significant warmup heading into the weekend.
Illinois 2026 Primary Election Day: Here are 5 things to watch as voters head to the polls
Primary Election Day is here in Illinois with several key races at the federal, state, and local level at stake.
Primary Election Day is here in Illinois with several key races at the federal, state, and local level at stake.
Hundreds of flights canceled, delayed at O’Hare airport as winter storm disrupts travel
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare International Airport on Monday after a winter storm blanketed the region with snow and ice.
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare International Airport on Monday after a winter storm blanketed the region with snow and ice.
Joliet residents debate approval of largest data center development in state
There was a heated debate on Monday night about the proposed data center campus in southwest suburban Joliet during a City Council meeting.
There was a heated debate on Monday night about the proposed data center campus in southwest suburban Joliet during a City Council meeting.
2 teens charged in Chicago armed robbery at nail salon, police say
Two teenagers are facing felony charges after Chicago police say they robbed a Pilsen nail salon at gunpoint over the weekend.
Two teenagers are facing felony charges after Chicago police say they robbed a Pilsen nail salon at gunpoint over the weekend.
2 teens charged in Chicago armed robbery at nail salon, police say
Two teenagers are facing felony charges after Chicago police say they robbed a Pilsen nail salon at gunpoint over the weekend.
Two teenagers are facing felony charges after Chicago police say they robbed a Pilsen nail salon at gunpoint over the weekend.
Greg Bovino to retire, election day preview | The Chicago Report
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino announces retirement plan, and all you need to know before heading to the polls on Election Day.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino announces retirement plan, and all you need to know before heading to the polls on Election Day.
Chicago man sentenced after $1.5M SNAP fraud scheme: prosecutors
A Chicago man who fraudulently obtained more than $1.5 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits has been sentenced to more than four years in prison, federal officials said.
A Chicago man who fraudulently obtained more than $1.5 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits has been sentenced to more than four years in prison, federal officials said.
Jesse Jackson's family withdraws endorsement for Stratton | The Chicago Report
After Juliana Stratton's campaign claimed she had been endorsed by Jesse Jackson before his death last month, his family said the process was not complete before he died and no endorsement was given.
After Juliana Stratton's campaign claimed she had been endorsed by Jesse Jackson before his death last month, his family said the process was not complete before he died and no endorsement was given.
Controversial Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to retire, reports say | The Chicago Report
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign before he was reassigned from his leadership role amid controversial immigration raids throughout the country, will retire.
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign before he was reassigned from his leadership role amid controversial immigration raids throughout the country, will retire.
Divvy rates rise in Chicago as city promises more stations and rider perks in 2026
Divvy rides in Chicago are getting a little more expensive, but the system is also expanding. Here’s what’s changing.
Divvy rides in Chicago are getting a little more expensive, but the system is also expanding. Here’s what’s changing.
Divvy rates rise in Chicago as city promises more stations and rider perks in 2026
City leaders and Lyft say Divvy will stay affordable for many riders in 2026 even as new rate increases take hold, with plans to expand the bike and scooter network by adding more than 200 stations across the city.
City leaders and Lyft say Divvy will stay affordable for many riders in 2026 even as new rate increases take hold, with plans to expand the bike and scooter network by adding more than 200 stations across the city.
Over 500 flights, 1,000 delayed at Chicago's O'Hare airport due to weather
Extreme weather conditions grounded flights all across the U.S. on Monday, including in Chicago. Kasey Chronis reports.
Extreme weather conditions grounded flights all across the U.S. on Monday, including in Chicago. Kasey Chronis reports.
Metra train hits, kills pedestrian on Chicago’s West Side, delays expected, officials say
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metra train on Chicago's West Side on Monday afternoon.
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metra train on Chicago's West Side on Monday afternoon.