Iran threats to close Strait of Hormuz raise fears of global oil price surge
Jim O'Neill of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how Iran’s threats to block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy supplies and send oil prices sharply higher.
Jim O'Neill of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how Iran’s threats to block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy supplies and send oil prices sharply higher.
Dolton duo charged after deputies recover large cache of drugs, guns
Two men were charged after a massive amount of drugs and guns were recovered from a suburban Chicago home earlier this week.
Two men were charged after a massive amount of drugs and guns were recovered from a suburban Chicago home earlier this week.
'It was hate, plain and simple': Gov. Whitmer addresses synagogue attack during West Bloomfield visit
“This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti-Semitism at its absolute worst," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said of an attack at a West Bloomfield synagogue.
“This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti-Semitism at its absolute worst," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said of an attack at a West Bloomfield synagogue.
Chicago police investigate hit-and-run after vehicle crashes into viaduct
Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man seriously injured last week in the Lawndale neighborhood.
Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man seriously injured last week in the Lawndale neighborhood.
CTA crime: Man stabbed on Red Line platform
A man was stabbed late Thursday on the CTA Red Line platform at the Grand station on the Near North Side.
A man was stabbed late Thursday on the CTA Red Line platform at the Grand station on the Near North Side.
Man stabbed on downtown CTA platform
A man was stabbed Thursday night on a CTA platform on Chicago's Near North Side.
A man was stabbed Thursday night on a CTA platform on Chicago's Near North Side.
Chicago weather: Powerful winds up to 60 mph hit region
Powerful winds Friday will be followed by a messy mix of snow and rain through the weekend before very cold air arrives early next week.
Powerful winds Friday will be followed by a messy mix of snow and rain through the weekend before very cold air arrives early next week.
Community rallies after deadly tornado in Lake Village, Ind.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.
Community rallies after deadly tornado in Lake Village, Ind.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.
Lake Village, Indiana is recovering after an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes and businesses, killed two elderly residents, and prompted an outpouring of community support as volunteers, utility crews and state officials work to restore power and provide aid.
Chicago woman speaks out after downtown hate crime attack
A Chicago woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked in a downtown hate crime, describing a moment that has left her shaken and distrustful. For safety, she is identified only as Jada.
A Chicago woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked in a downtown hate crime, describing a moment that has left her shaken and distrustful. For safety, she is identified only as Jada.
Largest hailstone found in Illinois after Kankakee storms
Illinois sets a new record for the largest hailstone ever.
Illinois sets a new record for the largest hailstone ever.
Attacker shot and killed after synagogue in Michigan
An attacker armed with a rifle was shot and killed after ramming his vehicle into one of the nation's largest reform synagogues. Law enforcement sources identified the man to fox as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a Lebanese national , who entered the U.S. in 2011. He was later naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 2016. The attack comes at a time of heightened tensions for the Jewish community. Garrett Tenney reports.
An attacker armed with a rifle was shot and killed after ramming his vehicle into one of the nation's largest reform synagogues. Law enforcement sources identified the man to fox as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a Lebanese national , who entered the U.S. in 2011. He was later naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 2016. The attack comes at a time of heightened tensions for the Jewish community. Garrett Tenney reports.
Gov. Pritzker tours damage around Kankakee, Aroma Park
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Chicago woman speaks out after downtown hate crime attack
A Chicago woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked in a downtown hate crime, describing a moment that has left her shaken and distrustful. For safety, she is identified only as Jada.
A Chicago woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked in a downtown hate crime, describing a moment that has left her shaken and distrustful. For safety, she is identified only as Jada.
IL Gov. JB Pritzker visited Aroma Park after tornado rips through
Governor Pritzker tours the damage on the Illinois side offering kind words to those just starting the road to recovery. Illinois will request federal funds to cover damages.
Governor Pritzker tours the damage on the Illinois side offering kind words to those just starting the road to recovery. Illinois will request federal funds to cover damages.
Third death has been confirmed in Aroma Park tornado
As another person is dead from the tornado outbreak in Aroma Park.
As another person is dead from the tornado outbreak in Aroma Park.
'Act of terrorism': Gunman dead after killing 1, injuring 2 at Old Dominion University
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, and the gunman is also dead, police said.
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, and the gunman is also dead, police said.
Expert talks about rising antisemitism that lead to Michigan synagogue attack | The Chicago Report
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
UofC's Robert Page: 'Horizontal escalation' in Iran War | The Chicago Report
We've talked to the University of Chicago's Robert Pape on this show many times - he leads the school's project on security and threats - a well regarded international think tank - and he's been writing about the Iran War on Substack - claiming it falls into his theory of the "Escalation Trap," where immediate bombing leads to escalation leads to an all out quagmire - and that's where he believes this is headed, especially as Iran controls the all important oil pathway - the strait of Hormuz
We've talked to the University of Chicago's Robert Pape on this show many times - he leads the school's project on security and threats - a well regarded international think tank - and he's been writing about the Iran War on Substack - claiming it falls into his theory of the "Escalation Trap," where immediate bombing leads to escalation leads to an all out quagmire - and that's where he believes this is headed, especially as Iran controls the all important oil pathway - the strait of Hormuz
Expert talks about rising antisemitism that lead to Michigan synagogue attack
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.