U.S. embassy warns Americans to leave Iraq after missile strike as Iran conflict pushes oil to $100
A missile strike near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad prompts an urgent evacuation warning as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran escalate, the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, and rising oil prices hit American drivers.
A missile strike near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad prompts an urgent evacuation warning as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran escalate, the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, and rising oil prices hit American drivers.
Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Chicago kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend Saturday as crowds gathered across the city for one of its most recognizable traditions — the dyeing of the Chicago River.
Chicago kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend Saturday as crowds gathered across the city for one of its most recognizable traditions — the dyeing of the Chicago River.
Missing girl, her mother last seen Friday in Chicago
Chicago police are searching for a missing 4-year-old girl and her mother last seen Friday on the West Side.
Chicago police are searching for a missing 4-year-old girl and her mother last seen Friday on the West Side.
Teen charged a month after 12-year-old boy shot in Chicago
Chicago police say a 16-year-old has been arrested and charged a month after a 12-year-old was shot while riding in a vehicle on the West Side.
Chicago police say a 16-year-old has been arrested and charged a month after a 12-year-old was shot while riding in a vehicle on the West Side.
Chicago Teachers Union calls for school shutdown on May Day to protest Trump
The Chicago Teachers Union wants May 1 off for a day of civic action tied to the May Day labor movement.
The Chicago Teachers Union wants May 1 off for a day of civic action tied to the May Day labor movement.
Illinois advocates push for statewide guaranteed income program modeled after Cook County plan
Advocates in Illinois are pushing for a statewide guaranteed income program modeled after Cook County's plan.
Advocates in Illinois are pushing for a statewide guaranteed income program modeled after Cook County's plan.
Mario Tricoci salon in Chicago suburb reopens after fire temporarily forced closure
A fire in the laundry room of a Mario Tricoci in suburban Chicago damaged part of the business and forced the salon to temporary close.
A fire in the laundry room of a Mario Tricoci in suburban Chicago damaged part of the business and forced the salon to temporary close.
Teen charged with 7 felonies after series of armed robberies in Chicago
Chicago police say a 15-year-old is facing seven felony charges tied to robberies targeting people in their vehicles.
Chicago police say a 15-year-old is facing seven felony charges tied to robberies targeting people in their vehicles.
Powerful winter storm expected to bring blizzard conditions across Midwest, including in NW Illinois
A powerful winter storm could bring blizzard conditions and several feet of snow to parts of the Midwest, including in northwest Illinois.
A powerful winter storm could bring blizzard conditions and several feet of snow to parts of the Midwest, including in northwest Illinois.
Man shot and killed in West Town alley
Chicago police say a man was shot and killed early Saturday in a West Town alley.
Chicago police say a man was shot and killed early Saturday in a West Town alley.
Northwest Indiana man sentenced for dealing heroin, cocaine
Federal prosecutors say a northwest Indiana man will spend more than 12 years in prison after admitting to dealing heroin and cocaine.
Federal prosecutors say a northwest Indiana man will spend more than 12 years in prison after admitting to dealing heroin and cocaine.
Chicago Public Schools CEO search down to 3 finalists, including interim head
Three finalists were announced in the search for the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools this week.
Three finalists were announced in the search for the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools this week.
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Chicago and the river was dyed a brilliant green.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Chicago and the river was dyed a brilliant green.
Ravinia Festival 2026 Summer lineup preview | ChicagoLIVE
Erik Soderstrom joined the show to preview the lineup for Ravinia 2026.
Erik Soderstrom joined the show to preview the lineup for Ravinia 2026.
Andersonville Restaurant Week features more than 15 eateries | ChicagoLIVE
Andersoneville's annual Restaurant Weeks is coming back this month to offer a variety of menus in the Chicago neighborhood
Andersoneville's annual Restaurant Weeks is coming back this month to offer a variety of menus in the Chicago neighborhood
Chicago bakery celebrates Women's History Month | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago's own StruggleBeardBakery is celebrating Women's History Month with a Saturday Soul Pop-up.
Chicago's own StruggleBeardBakery is celebrating Women's History Month with a Saturday Soul Pop-up.
Breaking down Oscars 2026 predictions with Chicago expert | ChicagoLIVE
We count down to the 2026 Oscars ceremony with Ronald Falzone, a professor emeritus with Columbia College Chicago.
We count down to the 2026 Oscars ceremony with Ronald Falzone, a professor emeritus with Columbia College Chicago.
Trump says US ‘obliterated’ military targets in strike on key Iranian oil hub
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. had carried out a bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island, a strategically vital island in the Persian Gulf.
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. had carried out a bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island, a strategically vital island in the Persian Gulf.
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Chicago with the famed river being dyed green as thousands looked on.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Chicago with the famed river being dyed green as thousands looked on.
Downtown Chicago thief shot, injured man, police say
Someone stole from a downtown convenience store late Friday night before shooting and critically injuring a man who tried to confront the offender.
Someone stole from a downtown convenience store late Friday night before shooting and critically injuring a man who tried to confront the offender.