More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
30 things to do in Chicago this weekend
From the 55th annual Pride Parade to Ed Sheeran, there's something for everyone in Chicago this weekend.
From the 55th annual Pride Parade to Ed Sheeran, there's something for everyone in Chicago this weekend.
Resident jumps from fifth floor as firefighters battle Edgewater high-rise blaze
A resident jumped from a fifth-floor apartment to escape a fire early Friday at a high-rise building in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
A resident jumped from a fifth-floor apartment to escape a fire early Friday at a high-rise building in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Chicago's top stories: Latest headlines and breaking news from the Windy City
Our morning crew talks you through today's top stories and latest news.
Our morning crew talks you through today's top stories and latest news.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Crews battle apartment fire on Chicago's North Side
A fire broke out early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
A fire broke out early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Chicago boat crash in Lake Michigan leaves 1 dead, 4 critically injured
A woman died and four other people were critically injured after two boats collided on Lake Michigan, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and prompting a large emergency response overnight.
A woman died and four other people were critically injured after two boats collided on Lake Michigan, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and prompting a large emergency response overnight.
14 hurt in boat crash on Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor
Over a dozen people were injured when two boats crashed in Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor.
Over a dozen people were injured when two boats crashed in Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor.
Chicago crime: Man shot, killed during argument inside Fuller Park home
A 39-year-old man died after an argument inside a South Side residence escalated into a fatal shooting Thursday night.
A 39-year-old man died after an argument inside a South Side residence escalated into a fatal shooting Thursday night.
Chicago weather: Cool finish to the week before dangerous heat arrives
After two more mild days, Chicago is bracing for a major heat wave that could bring temperatures in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices for much of next week.
After two more mild days, Chicago is bracing for a major heat wave that could bring temperatures in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices for much of next week.
2 men killed in shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side, police say
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander, city
A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations. Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.
A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations. Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
USDA issues health alert for boneless chicken breast product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
Lionel Richie falls ill mid-show, cuts St. Paul concert short on tour's opening night
Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.
Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.
Chicago reportedly bid $3.3B to buy back parking meters, aldermen demand answers
Chicago aldermen learned Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration quietly submitted an unsuccessful $3.3 billion bid to buy back the city's parking meter system, raising questions about the secretive process and how the city planned to finance the purchase.
Chicago aldermen learned Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration quietly submitted an unsuccessful $3.3 billion bid to buy back the city's parking meter system, raising questions about the secretive process and how the city planned to finance the purchase.
Parking meter deal, teen trends solutions | The Chicago Report
What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Bally's Casino threatens to sue Chicago | The Chicago Report
Chicago recently legalized video gambling. But Mayor Johnson is trying to reverse that move, to salvage a deal with Bally's Casino. Yesterday, the mayor's chief financial officer came to city hall to ask aldermen to ban the terminals. If they don't, Bally's says they'll sue, and blow up its contract with the city. These machines have been a sticking point for Mayor Johnson. Aldermen passed this year's budget over his objections relying on video gambling revenue to plug a $6.8M hole. Ald. Anthony Beale, who led the charge to green light video gambling, had harsh words for Bally's representatives.
Chicago recently legalized video gambling. But Mayor Johnson is trying to reverse that move, to salvage a deal with Bally's Casino. Yesterday, the mayor's chief financial officer came to city hall to ask aldermen to ban the terminals. If they don't, Bally's says they'll sue, and blow up its contract with the city. These machines have been a sticking point for Mayor Johnson. Aldermen passed this year's budget over his objections relying on video gambling revenue to plug a $6.8M hole. Ald. Anthony Beale, who led the charge to green light video gambling, had harsh words for Bally's representatives.
Teens propose solutions to takeovers at City Hall | The Chicago Report
Teens led the way at City Hall, offering testimony on what draws young people to large gatherings that we've seen cause a myriad of issues in the Chicago area. Youth Employment Subcommittee Chair Jessie Fuentes joins us.
Teens led the way at City Hall, offering testimony on what draws young people to large gatherings that we've seen cause a myriad of issues in the Chicago area. Youth Employment Subcommittee Chair Jessie Fuentes joins us.
Chicago weather: Dangerous heat wave could bring 105-degree heat index
After a cool, rainy Friday, Chicago will see a sharp warmup this weekend before dangerous heat and heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees arrive for much of next week.
After a cool, rainy Friday, Chicago will see a sharp warmup this weekend before dangerous heat and heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees arrive for much of next week.