Players in Indiana gambling network due in court tomorrow
The key players involved in an alleged gambling ring due in court tomorrow. We're learning more about what happened and how it could involve an Indiana sheriff. Tomorrow's arraignment will take place in a federal court in Hammond. Joanie Lum is here with more.
The key players involved in an alleged gambling ring due in court tomorrow. We're learning more about what happened and how it could involve an Indiana sheriff. Tomorrow's arraignment will take place in a federal court in Hammond. Joanie Lum is here with more.
22 defendants to appear in court on Thursday in northwest Indiana gambling case
Twenty-two defendants in the northwest Indiana gambling ring investigation are expected to appear in federal court for arraignment on gambling and extortion charges.
Twenty-two defendants in the northwest Indiana gambling ring investigation are expected to appear in federal court for arraignment on gambling and extortion charges.
Undocumented immigrant sentenced for assaulting ICE officers in St. Charles: prosecutors
An undocumented immigrant, living in Aurora, has been sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting two ICE officers during an arrest last year.
An undocumented immigrant, living in Aurora, has been sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting two ICE officers during an arrest last year.
Victims sue Nicor Gas, management company after Des Plaines condo fire
Three victims of the Des Plaines condo explosion have filed a lawsuit against Nicor Gas and the building’s management company, alleging a reported gas leak was not properly addressed before the blast that left them critically injured.
Three victims of the Des Plaines condo explosion have filed a lawsuit against Nicor Gas and the building’s management company, alleging a reported gas leak was not properly addressed before the blast that left them critically injured.
Tipped minimum wage compromise; will a special prosecutor be appointed? | The Chicago Report
A tipped minimum wage compromise has been reached after Mayor Johnson's veto. And, will a special prosecutor be chosen to handle Operation Midway Blitz cases? We dive in, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
A tipped minimum wage compromise has been reached after Mayor Johnson's veto. And, will a special prosecutor be chosen to handle Operation Midway Blitz cases? We dive in, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Community violence groups push for funding support | The Chicago Report
Community violence intervention groups are en route to Springfield. They're pushing lawmakers to keep supporting efforts they say are working to drive down shootings and homicides across Illinois. Teny Gross is with the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is joining us to share more.
Community violence intervention groups are en route to Springfield. They're pushing lawmakers to keep supporting efforts they say are working to drive down shootings and homicides across Illinois. Teny Gross is with the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is joining us to share more.
Tipped minimum wage compromise | The Chicago Report
Monica Eng, from Axios, offers her insight on three big headlines. We're looking at a surprise compromise on the tipped wage debate after Mayor Johnson's recent veto.
Monica Eng, from Axios, offers her insight on three big headlines. We're looking at a surprise compromise on the tipped wage debate after Mayor Johnson's recent veto.
Chicago weather: Below-normal temps before big warm-up
Cooler-than-normal temperatures with patchy frost will give way to warmer, sunnier conditions Thursday and a summerlike weekend in the 80s with chances for thunderstorms, including possible severe weather early next week.
Cooler-than-normal temperatures with patchy frost will give way to warmer, sunnier conditions Thursday and a summerlike weekend in the 80s with chances for thunderstorms, including possible severe weather early next week.
Pritzker backs Chicago’s bid for next DNC convention as 2028 ambitions loom
Chicago is one of five finalists. Atlanta, Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia are also in the running.
Chicago is one of five finalists. Atlanta, Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia are also in the running.
Cook County may owe millions to homeowners over tax sales
A federal judge ruled Cook County may have to pay millions to homeowners who lost properties in tax sales without being compensated for their equity, a decision that could have broader financial impacts on taxpayers.
A federal judge ruled Cook County may have to pay millions to homeowners who lost properties in tax sales without being compensated for their equity, a decision that could have broader financial impacts on taxpayers.
Chicago Public Schools facing $732M budget deficit
Budget deficits have been a chronic issue for Chicago Public Schools and this year is no different. Terrence Lee has the story.
Budget deficits have been a chronic issue for Chicago Public Schools and this year is no different. Terrence Lee has the story.
What you need to know about hantavirus
A growing number of states are keeping an eye out for potential hantavirus cases after an outbreak that began on a cruise ship last month. Sixteen states are now on the list and this afternoon, the CDC says that this is not the next pandemic in the making. Kailey Schuyler joins us live from Omaha, Nebraska - home to the national quarantine unit.
A growing number of states are keeping an eye out for potential hantavirus cases after an outbreak that began on a cruise ship last month. Sixteen states are now on the list and this afternoon, the CDC says that this is not the next pandemic in the making. Kailey Schuyler joins us live from Omaha, Nebraska - home to the national quarantine unit.
Cellphone videos of school fights raise safety concerns at Chicago campus
A violent hallway fight captured on cellphone video at Perspectives Rodney D.
A violent hallway fight captured on cellphone video at Perspectives Rodney D.
Cellphone videos of school fights raise safety concerns at Chicago campus
A violent hallway fight captured on cellphone video at Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus is prompting renewed concerns about bullying and school safety, as a student and her family say repeated threats and attacks were not adequately addressed before the situation escalated.
A violent hallway fight captured on cellphone video at Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus is prompting renewed concerns about bullying and school safety, as a student and her family say repeated threats and attacks were not adequately addressed before the situation escalated.
Hearing for Indiana gambling ring scheduled for tomorrow
Twenty-two people implicated in the northwest Indiana illegal gambling ring have an arraignment tomorrow. This is the next step in what they’re calling operation porterhouse parlay, and it’s all tied to some popular restaurants. Joanie Lum is live at the Hammond Federal Courthouse with what’s happening now.
Twenty-two people implicated in the northwest Indiana illegal gambling ring have an arraignment tomorrow. This is the next step in what they’re calling operation porterhouse parlay, and it’s all tied to some popular restaurants. Joanie Lum is live at the Hammond Federal Courthouse with what’s happening now.
New 'banking spoof call' scams are rising
Experts keep warning that scammers are getting smarter about how they rip people off. And it’s costing people in the U.S. billions every year. The latest growing scam involves fake calls from banks known as spoofing. Olivianna Calmes is in New York.
Experts keep warning that scammers are getting smarter about how they rip people off. And it’s costing people in the U.S. billions every year. The latest growing scam involves fake calls from banks known as spoofing. Olivianna Calmes is in New York.
DNC leaders wrap up Chicago visit
Governor Pritzker promised this morning to write another check for Chicago’s 2028 convention bid. He just would not say how much.
Governor Pritzker promised this morning to write another check for Chicago’s 2028 convention bid. He just would not say how much.
Cook County faces possible millions in payouts after federal tax sale ruling
A federal judge's ruling against Cook County is sparking conversations far beyond property taxes. The judge says Cook County might have to pay out millions to thousands who lost their homes in those tax sales.
A federal judge's ruling against Cook County is sparking conversations far beyond property taxes. The judge says Cook County might have to pay out millions to thousands who lost their homes in those tax sales.
Lawsuit filed in Des Plaines condo fire
Some of the victims of a May 6 fire at a Des Plaines condo are now filing lawsuits alleging negligence by NICOR gas and the building’s management. Leslie Moreno is live with what she’s hearing from the legal team and the people who lived there.
Some of the victims of a May 6 fire at a Des Plaines condo are now filing lawsuits alleging negligence by NICOR gas and the building’s management. Leslie Moreno is live with what she’s hearing from the legal team and the people who lived there.
Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.