Chicago biker braves wildfire smoke despite hazardous conditions
Wildfire smoke in the Chicago area prompted an air quality alert but that didn't stop one triathelete from training in the hazardous conditions.
Wildfire smoke in the Chicago area prompted an air quality alert but that didn't stop one triathelete from training in the hazardous conditions.
Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
Chicago wildfire smoke: Air quality reaches dangerous levels
Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has settled over Chicagoland, creating some of the worst air quality the region has seen.
Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has settled over Chicagoland, creating some of the worst air quality the region has seen.
Chicago may have just hit its worst air quality on record
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Chicago's air quality may be the worst ever recorded
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Photos show thick Canadian wildfire smoke covering Chicago skies
Hazy skies are stretching across Chicagoland as wildfire smoke from Canada creates dangerous air quality. See photos.
Hazy skies are stretching across Chicagoland as wildfire smoke from Canada creates dangerous air quality. See photos.
Wildfire smoke, heat and poor air quality make for dangerous day in Chicago
Wildfire smoke—not the heat—is expected to be the biggest weather story across Chicagoland today. Here's what to expect.
Wildfire smoke—not the heat—is expected to be the biggest weather story across Chicagoland today. Here's what to expect.
Chicago man charged months after fatal hit-and-run crash that killed Naperville man
Months after a deadly hit-and-run on Chicago's Northwest Side, police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man. Here's what happened.
Months after a deadly hit-and-run on Chicago's Northwest Side, police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man. Here's what happened.
Chicago police: Man wanted in CTA train vandalism cases
Recognize him? Chicago police are looking for a man accused of shattering CTA train windows in two separate incidents this month.
Recognize him? Chicago police are looking for a man accused of shattering CTA train windows in two separate incidents this month.
Little Village activists hold vigil for victims killed in ICE operations
Immigrants rights activists in Little Village held a candlelight vigil for victims killed in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations on Wednesday night.
Immigrants rights activists in Little Village held a candlelight vigil for victims killed in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations on Wednesday night.
Saint Lucia travel warning: Why the US raised its advisory to Level 2
Some people may be thinking about taking a cruise or visiting Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. But, there's a new travel warning out for Americans. The State Department raised their advisory to Level Two on a scale of one to four. Here to talk about it is travel advisor Kevin Coffey.
Some people may be thinking about taking a cruise or visiting Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. But, there's a new travel warning out for Americans. The State Department raised their advisory to Level Two on a scale of one to four. Here to talk about it is travel advisor Kevin Coffey.
Amazon sued after Indiana teen suffered life-changing injuries in school bus crash
The family of Indiana teen Lucas Bradshaw is suing Amazon and others, alleging they failed to keep an unsafe commercial driver off the road before a 2025 school bus crash that left him with life-changing injuries.
The family of Indiana teen Lucas Bradshaw is suing Amazon and others, alleging they failed to keep an unsafe commercial driver off the road before a 2025 school bus crash that left him with life-changing injuries.
Amazon sued after Indiana teen suffered life-changing injuries in school bus crash
The family of Indiana teen Lucas Bradshaw is suing Amazon and others, alleging they failed to keep an unsafe commercial driver off the road before a 2025 school bus crash that left him with life-changing injuries.
The family of Indiana teen Lucas Bradshaw is suing Amazon and others, alleging they failed to keep an unsafe commercial driver off the road before a 2025 school bus crash that left him with life-changing injuries.
Little Village vigil remembers two men killed by ICE agents
A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night in Little Village for two men who were killed by ICE agents.
A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night in Little Village for two men who were killed by ICE agents.
Fort Worth dentist arrested after child dies at dental office
A Fort Worth dentist was arrested on Wednesday after an investigation into a child's death at her dental office in April.
A Fort Worth dentist was arrested on Wednesday after an investigation into a child's death at her dental office in April.
CPD Spt. Snelling's last day, CPS releases proposed budget for 2027 | The Chicago Report
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Chicago Public Schools proposes $9.8B budget with cuts, furloughs and staffing changes
Chicago Public Schools leaders say they have crafted a balanced budget despite mounting financial challenges, but acknowledge getting there required difficult decisions.
Chicago Public Schools leaders say they have crafted a balanced budget despite mounting financial challenges, but acknowledge getting there required difficult decisions.
Suburban Chicago residents rally against development plans: 'Doublespeak'
A debate is brewing over the future of a Northbrook shopping center, where a proposal to replace Meadow Plaza with condominium towers has drawn fierce opposition from residents.
A debate is brewing over the future of a Northbrook shopping center, where a proposal to replace Meadow Plaza with condominium towers has drawn fierce opposition from residents.
Data center fears mount after Illinois village residents prepare for the worst
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
Man rescued from Lake Michigan near Montrose Harbor in critical condition, police say
A 70-year-old man is in critical condition after civilians rescued him from Lake Michigan on Chicago's North Side on Wednesday, according to police.
A 70-year-old man is in critical condition after civilians rescued him from Lake Michigan on Chicago's North Side on Wednesday, according to police.