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.
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.
What will Soldier Field become without the Bears?
What happens to Soldier Field if the Chicago Bears leave? The Chicago Park District has potential answers for the future. The Bears said there is not one viable option in the city for their future home. Soldier Field also lost when it came to hosting World Cup games. Bret Buganski shows you some potential solutions to the Soldier Field problem.
What happens to Soldier Field if the Chicago Bears leave? The Chicago Park District has potential answers for the future. The Bears said there is not one viable option in the city for their future home. Soldier Field also lost when it came to hosting World Cup games. Bret Buganski shows you some potential solutions to the Soldier Field problem.
Lawsuit alleges former Gary Police Commander groomed teen intern
A former summer intern with the Gary Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a former police commander of grooming the teen and sending sexually explicit content during the internship.
A former summer intern with the Gary Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a former police commander of grooming the teen and sending sexually explicit content during the internship.
Inside Cook County Sheriff's new CTA Transit Safety Mission to reclaim Chicago's trains
Cook County Sheriff's Police are patrolling CTA trains under a state-directed pilot that combines enforcement, outreach, and data collection to improve rider safety and shape the future of transit policing.
Cook County Sheriff's Police are patrolling CTA trains under a state-directed pilot that combines enforcement, outreach, and data collection to improve rider safety and shape the future of transit policing.
Inside CTA's transit crackdown on crime and fare evasion
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
City Council: City bid $3.3B for parking meters
The company behind our city's parking meters is trying to sell them to an investment firm called Stonepeak. Representatives from Stonepeak and Chicago parking meters spent today answering questions from City Council. Bret Buganski is live in the Loop. And yes, the city did put in a bid to buy back the parking meters.
The company behind our city's parking meters is trying to sell them to an investment firm called Stonepeak. Representatives from Stonepeak and Chicago parking meters spent today answering questions from City Council. Bret Buganski is live in the Loop. And yes, the city did put in a bid to buy back the parking meters.
Strong storms leave downed trees, power lines in Bartlett
Communities across the area and into Northwest Indiana are once again cleaning up after yet another round of severe weather. A lot of these communities are the same that were hit by tornadoes this month. Some just days ago. Leslie Moreno is getting us started with storm coverage. She’s out in Bartlett right now.
Communities across the area and into Northwest Indiana are once again cleaning up after yet another round of severe weather. A lot of these communities are the same that were hit by tornadoes this month. Some just days ago. Leslie Moreno is getting us started with storm coverage. She’s out in Bartlett right now.
Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander
A former Gary police commander is being sued for sexual harassment. It's a federal lawsuit, involving a minor. Joanie Lum is in Gary with the details.
A former Gary police commander is being sued for sexual harassment. It's a federal lawsuit, involving a minor. Joanie Lum is in Gary with the details.
Want $9,500? Move to Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin! | ChicagoLIVE
Fond du Lac is seeking to attract new residents as Wisconsin’s population declines, including financial incentives for relocation. Sadie Howell, president and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, discusses the effort.
Fond du Lac is seeking to attract new residents as Wisconsin’s population declines, including financial incentives for relocation. Sadie Howell, president and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, discusses the effort.
Refugee advocate reacts to Supreme Court asylum ruling: 'Frustrated but not shocked' | ChicagoLIVE
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can reinstate a policy that allows officials to turn away some asylum seekers at the border. Syrian Community Network's Ali Tarokh joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the ruling and what it could mean for migrants seeking refuge in the United States.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can reinstate a policy that allows officials to turn away some asylum seekers at the border. Syrian Community Network's Ali Tarokh joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the ruling and what it could mean for migrants seeking refuge in the United States.
Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora is officially open | ChicagoLIVE
Greg Moore, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino & Hotel Aurora, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what makes the destination a must-visit for guests across all places.
Greg Moore, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino & Hotel Aurora, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what makes the destination a must-visit for guests across all places.