Man accused of spending night inside Chicago Macy’s, stealing clothes and food
A 53-year-old man is facing burglary and felony retail theft charges after authorities say he spent the night inside a Downtown Chicago Macy’s, where he allegedly took clothing, ate food from a restaurant kitchen and left with unpaid merchandise.
A 53-year-old man is facing burglary and felony retail theft charges after authorities say he spent the night inside a Downtown Chicago Macy’s, where he allegedly took clothing, ate food from a restaurant kitchen and left with unpaid merchandise.
Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.
CBP officers seize $67 million in illegal drugs at San Diego border ports, DHS says
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound
Chicago gave birth to drill rap — a sound some have long connected to the city’s violence. But is the music fueling it, or reflecting what’s already happening on the streets? Watch Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound.
Chicago gave birth to drill rap — a sound some have long connected to the city’s violence. But is the music fueling it, or reflecting what’s already happening on the streets? Watch Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound.
Pritzker presses Pentagon for answers on extended USS Abraham Lincoln deployment
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pressing the Trump administration for answers about the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pressing the Trump administration for answers about the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Kierra Coles case: $250K reward offered in search for missing pregnant Chicago postal worker
A $250,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the 2018 disappearance of Kierra Coles, who was three months pregnant when she vanished.
A $250,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the 2018 disappearance of Kierra Coles, who was three months pregnant when she vanished.
Northwest Indiana food banks overwhelmed as power outages drag on
A week without power has left northwest Indiana families scrambling for food, water and other essentials as food banks struggle to keep up with demand.
A week without power has left northwest Indiana families scrambling for food, water and other essentials as food banks struggle to keep up with demand.
State-by-state ranking: AAA finds drivers normalizing speeding
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
Several deer dead from virus in southeast Wisconsin
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The DNR in Wisconsin is investigating.
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The DNR in Wisconsin is investigating.
Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, Liberty Justice Center and Austin Berg over alleged defamatory statements.
The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, Liberty Justice Center and Austin Berg over alleged defamatory statements.
New jaguar sightings in Arizona spark excitement
Two jaguars spotted near the U.S.-Mexico border are fueling hopes for the species’ return to the United States.
Two jaguars spotted near the U.S.-Mexico border are fueling hopes for the species’ return to the United States.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Storms could turn severe in Chicagoland tonight
Storms could develop across the Chicago area this afternoon, with the greatest chance for strong to severe weather coming this evening into early overnight.
Storms could develop across the Chicago area this afternoon, with the greatest chance for strong to severe weather coming this evening into early overnight.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race won't return in 2027
NASCAR will not be returning to the streets of downtown Chicago in 2027.
NASCAR will not be returning to the streets of downtown Chicago in 2027.
Dirty Dining! 'Chispections' track Chicago's worst kitchens
Chispections joins us to discuss their efforts to provide grades, pest reports, violations, and fail history of Chicago restaurants.
Chispections joins us to discuss their efforts to provide grades, pest reports, violations, and fail history of Chicago restaurants.
Guitar Works set to close after decades in business
Legendary Evasnton Guitar store 'Guitar Works' shutting down after nearly 50 years in business.
Legendary Evasnton Guitar store 'Guitar Works' shutting down after nearly 50 years in business.