The latest: Both sides claim progress was made as Trump concludes two-day visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
Chicago crime: Man, 35, killed in West Side shooting
A man was shot and killed early Friday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed early Friday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Deadly crash marks 3rd hit-and-run in Chicago this week
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday night in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday night in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Warm and breezy Friday ahead of hot weekend temperatures
Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 80s will take over Chicago through early next week with several chances for showers and thunderstorms.
Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 80s will take over Chicago through early next week with several chances for showers and thunderstorms.
Chicago weather: Temperatures climb into 80s before potential severe storms
Temperatures are expected to climb well above average this weekend, with highs reaching the 80s across the Chicago area, though several rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring wet conditions at times.
Temperatures are expected to climb well above average this weekend, with highs reaching the 80s across the Chicago area, though several rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring wet conditions at times.
Parents say prom designer left them empty-handed
A prom dress designer in Humbodlt Park took deposits and even full payments, but didn't deliver dresses or tuxedos. Tia Ewing tells us how heartbroken parents are scrambling to save prom night for their teens.
A prom dress designer in Humbodlt Park took deposits and even full payments, but didn't deliver dresses or tuxedos. Tia Ewing tells us how heartbroken parents are scrambling to save prom night for their teens.
SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Chicago mother says her 12-year-old son was almost kidnapped
A mother is speaking out tonight after she says her son was almost kidnapped on city's East Side on Mother's Day weekend and part of the encounter was caught on camera. Leslie Moreno joins us live where it happened with that mother's warning for other families.
A mother is speaking out tonight after she says her son was almost kidnapped on city's East Side on Mother's Day weekend and part of the encounter was caught on camera. Leslie Moreno joins us live where it happened with that mother's warning for other families.
Veteran Chicago Fire Department member dies during training exercise, officials say
A Chicago Fire Department member died Thursday during a training exercise, department officials said.
A Chicago Fire Department member died Thursday during a training exercise, department officials said.
Chicago mother says 12-year-old son helped by stranger in attempted abduction
A Chicago mother is speaking out after she says her 12-year-old son was nearly kidnapped on the city’s East Side over Mother’s Day weekend.
A Chicago mother is speaking out after she says her 12-year-old son was nearly kidnapped on the city’s East Side over Mother’s Day weekend.
South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
ISBE reverses closures of Learn Charter Schools | The Chicago Report
In North Chicago, a decision to close two high-performing elementary schools sparked major pushback and questions about how the process was handled. Now, the Illinois State Board of Education has stepped in, reversing the local district’s move and allowing learn 6 and learn 10 to remain open. Joining us now is Greg White, President and CEO of Learn.
In North Chicago, a decision to close two high-performing elementary schools sparked major pushback and questions about how the process was handled. Now, the Illinois State Board of Education has stepped in, reversing the local district’s move and allowing learn 6 and learn 10 to remain open. Joining us now is Greg White, President and CEO of Learn.
South Shore residents to sue feds over raid | The Chicago Report
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Nearly a year after a controversial federal immigration raid at a South Shore Apartment Complex, 18 residents are now taking steps toward suing the federal government. They allege agents used excessive force, unlawfully entered apartments, and caused lasting physical and emotional trauma during the operation. Joining us now to break down the case and where it goes from here is Pablo Moreno, staff attorney with Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF.
Chicago Public Schools facing $733M shortfall | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools is facing a major budget shortfall, with possible cuts to teaching staff as district leaders and education advocates push Springfield for more funding. At the same time, debates continue over state spending priorities, including legislation tied to a proposed Bears stadium project. Here to weigh in is Hal Woods with Chicago Kids First.
Chicago Public Schools is facing a major budget shortfall, with possible cuts to teaching staff as district leaders and education advocates push Springfield for more funding. At the same time, debates continue over state spending priorities, including legislation tied to a proposed Bears stadium project. Here to weigh in is Hal Woods with Chicago Kids First.
Procession held for CFD member who died in training exercise
A procession was held for a CFD member who died Thursday during a training exercise.
A procession was held for a CFD member who died Thursday during a training exercise.
Procession held for CFD member who died during training exercise
A procession was held Thursday for a CFD member who died during a training exercise.
A procession was held Thursday for a CFD member who died during a training exercise.
SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Rare American eel found in Chicago River
A rare catch in the Chicago river is making waves. An American eel was recently reeled in downtown. Kasey Chronis is live along the riverwalk with the unusual find that has people talking.
A rare catch in the Chicago river is making waves. An American eel was recently reeled in downtown. Kasey Chronis is live along the riverwalk with the unusual find that has people talking.
As kratom use surges, Illinois debates how to regulate the product
While some states have imposed bans on the possession, sale, or use of the product, the lines remain blurred in Illinois.
While some states have imposed bans on the possession, sale, or use of the product, the lines remain blurred in Illinois.
South Side community rallies for kids without prom outfits
Now, strangers are stepping in so these kids don’t have to miss out on their night, including one mom in the south suburbs who saw all the posts last night about what happened. By this morning her daughter's old prom dress had a new owner.
Now, strangers are stepping in so these kids don’t have to miss out on their night, including one mom in the south suburbs who saw all the posts last night about what happened. By this morning her daughter's old prom dress had a new owner.