Providing housing help in Chicago with United Way | ChicagoLIVE
Earlier this month, United Way of Metro Chicago's response fund awarded $250,000 to help meet housing needs in our area.
Earlier this month, United Way of Metro Chicago's response fund awarded $250,000 to help meet housing needs in our area.
How unusual redistricting will shape politics in 2026 and beyond | ChicagoLIVE
An unprecedented amount of mid-decade reshaping of congressional districting will likely have a big influence on the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. A Northwestern University professor joined us to break it all down.
An unprecedented amount of mid-decade reshaping of congressional districting will likely have a big influence on the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. A Northwestern University professor joined us to break it all down.
Chicago police host gun turn-in event | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicago Police Department is hosting a gun turn-in event this weekend as a way to get unwanted guns out of residents' homes.
The Chicago Police Department is hosting a gun turn-in event this weekend as a way to get unwanted guns out of residents' homes.
Pritzker's BUILD plan sparks fight with suburban mayors over housing, local control
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Chicago crime: Thief robbed, shot 2 women in West Loop, police say
Two women were robbed and shot in Chicago's West Loop early Saturday morning.
Two women were robbed and shot in Chicago's West Loop early Saturday morning.
Off-duty paramedics saved a teen runner at Huntley High School
We're hearing from two off-duty paramedics who saved a 16-year-old in cardiac arrest. It all happened at a track meet at Huntley high school. Lauren Scafidi shows you when they knew they had to jump in and help and their message to you.
We're hearing from two off-duty paramedics who saved a 16-year-old in cardiac arrest. It all happened at a track meet at Huntley high school. Lauren Scafidi shows you when they knew they had to jump in and help and their message to you.
Chicago weather: Warm weekend ahead with scattered storm chances
Chicago-area residents can expect warm temperatures and periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms through early next week.
Chicago-area residents can expect warm temperatures and periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms through early next week.
Two children, adult killed in I-65 crash
A tragic crash on I-65 in northwest Indiana has claimed the lives of three people from Chicago, including two young children.
A tragic crash on I-65 in northwest Indiana has claimed the lives of three people from Chicago, including two young children.
Baby stabbed to death in Gage Park
Tonight, we found out the baby girl who was stabbed to death was only one month old. Detectives say the suspect knew the baby and it appears to be domestic related.
Tonight, we found out the baby girl who was stabbed to death was only one month old. Detectives say the suspect knew the baby and it appears to be domestic related.
Lawmakers looking to charge parents in teen takeovers
There's a crackdown on teen takeovers in Washington D.C. Today, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced that her office will be prosecuting parents if their children are participating in takeovers. It's something some alders also want to do, and I asked Mayor Brandon Johnson about it too.
There's a crackdown on teen takeovers in Washington D.C. Today, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced that her office will be prosecuting parents if their children are participating in takeovers. It's something some alders also want to do, and I asked Mayor Brandon Johnson about it too.
Male body found in water in Chicago
Police have confirmed they found a body in the water along Lake Shore Ave.
Police have confirmed they found a body in the water along Lake Shore Ave.
Two dogs, cat saved during Lake Forest residential fire: officials
Two dogs and a cat were rescued from a Lake Forest residential fire on Friday, according to Lake Forest Fire Department.
Two dogs and a cat were rescued from a Lake Forest residential fire on Friday, according to Lake Forest Fire Department.
Body recovered from Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach: police
The body of a man was pulled from Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach on Friday afternoon, according to Chicago police.
The body of a man was pulled from Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach on Friday afternoon, according to Chicago police.
Second suspect charged in Evanston shooting: police
A second person has been charged in an April shooting in Evanston, according to police.
A second person has been charged in an April shooting in Evanston, according to police.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
Local church giving back this weekend | The Chicago Report
A local church is stepping beyond the church walls and providing a whole lot of help and hope to Chicagoland families. Living Word Christian Center is hosting “Good Neighbor Day,” a nationwide day of service tomorrow. They're going to have a food and clothing distribution, health and fitness support, financial literacy workshops and more! Here to tell us all about it is Melody Winston, Senior Executive with Living Word Christian Center, and related entities.
A local church is stepping beyond the church walls and providing a whole lot of help and hope to Chicagoland families. Living Word Christian Center is hosting “Good Neighbor Day,” a nationwide day of service tomorrow. They're going to have a food and clothing distribution, health and fitness support, financial literacy workshops and more! Here to tell us all about it is Melody Winston, Senior Executive with Living Word Christian Center, and related entities.
Local mayors oppose 'BUILD' Act | The Chicago Report
Illinois lawmakers and local officials are weighing the potential impact of the proposed BUILD Act. It's a wide-ranging housing and zoning bill that could reshape how development decisions are made across the state. Supporters say it would speed up housing construction, reduce permit delays, and help with making homes more affordable. But some suburban leaders are raising concerns about local control and how the changes would impact the character of established neighborhoods. Here to weigh in is president of the DuPage mayor and managers conference and Roselle Mayor David Pileski.
Illinois lawmakers and local officials are weighing the potential impact of the proposed BUILD Act. It's a wide-ranging housing and zoning bill that could reshape how development decisions are made across the state. Supporters say it would speed up housing construction, reduce permit delays, and help with making homes more affordable. But some suburban leaders are raising concerns about local control and how the changes would impact the character of established neighborhoods. Here to weigh in is president of the DuPage mayor and managers conference and Roselle Mayor David Pileski.
Lawmakers push for overdose prevention sites | The Chicago Report
Lawmakers, public health experts, and community leaders are highlighting new research on overdose prevention sites and pushing for one to be established on Chicago’s West Side. Many say this could help save lives and connect people to treatment. One of the local lawmakers behind the push is State Representative La Shawn Ford of the 8th district.
Lawmakers, public health experts, and community leaders are highlighting new research on overdose prevention sites and pushing for one to be established on Chicago’s West Side. Many say this could help save lives and connect people to treatment. One of the local lawmakers behind the push is State Representative La Shawn Ford of the 8th district.
Larry Hoover Jr. pushes for father's clemency | The Chicago Report
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
A recommendation about whether to free Larry Hoover is now on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Hoover is serving a life sentence after being convicted as the former leader of the gangster disciples. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board held a clemency hearing for hoover on April 7. And the board now confirms that its recommendations had been sent to Pritzker. Joining us on Zoom is Larry Hoover Jr.
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