New Illinois law expands protections against AI-powered cyberbullying
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State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr explains how a new Illinois law broadens the definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated content and outlines what it means for students, parents and schools.

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics

The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics. 

How to keep kids safe during extreme heat
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Dr. Tomitra Latimer of Lurie Children's shares tips on keeping kids hydrated, recognizing early signs of heat exhaustion, and the key safety questions parents should ask summer camp directors during extreme heat.

Chicago crime overnight: Man killed, 3 shot, woman stabbed in separate incidents

Overnight violence across Chicago left one man dead and three others wounded in two shootings, and a woman stabbed during an argument on the Southwest Side. Here's what police say happened.

3 arrested after Chicago TV news crew threatened near Adler Planetarium

Three people are in custody after a Chicago TV reporter and photographer were threatened while preparing for a live report near Adler Planetarium. Police also recovered a rifle, a city official said.

Chicago Edgewater apartment fire leaves resident with almost nothing after escape

Three days after a fire ripped through the Wyndham Apartments in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, one resident is sharing his story of survival and the devastating losses he now faces.

CTA employee killed in attempted carjacking on Chicago's South Side, officials say

A Chicago Transit Authority employee was fatally shot during an apparent attempted carjacking early Monday on the city's South Side, according to police and union officials.

Chicago Edgewater apartment fire leaves resident with nothing after escape
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Three days after a fire ripped through the Wyndham Apartments in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, one resident is sharing his story of survival and the devastating losses he now faces.

CTA employee killed in attempted carjacking on Chicago's South Side, officials say
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A Chicago Transit Authority employee was fatally shot during an apparent attempted carjacking early Monday on the city's South Side, according to police and union officials.

Pilsen restaurant asks for public's help after burglary caught on camera

A popular Pilsen restaurant is asking for the public’s help after a burglary attempt was caught on surveillance video Friday morning.

Chicago news crew confronted by suspects near Adler Planetarium, police say

Authorities are searching for a group of suspects accused of confronting two employees of a Chicago television station, yelling racial slurs and trying to have a dog attack one of the men Monday near Adler Planetarium.

New renter ordinance, Bears stadium search expands | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new renter's ordinance and what it may entail for landlords. And, the Bears are looking at a second possible stadium location in Hammond. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report." 

SCOTUS ruling preserves mail-in voting | The Chicago Report
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The Supreme Court rejected the Republicans' attempt to reign in and impose new rules for mail-in ballots. Joining us from Washington to break down the fallout is Jessica Huseman, with Votebeat.