Illinois primary races heat up as outside money floods campaign ads
With the 2026 Illinois primary just days away, political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down where the key races stand and how major outside groups are pouring money into campaign ads to influence the outcome.
With the 2026 Illinois primary just days away, political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down where the key races stand and how major outside groups are pouring money into campaign ads to influence the outcome.
Chicago Ford Plant builds custom car for Pope Leo XIV | ChicagoLIVE
A customized Ford Explorer Platinum assembled at the Chicago Assembly Plant was delivered to Pope Leo XIV during a private meeting at the Vatican.
A customized Ford Explorer Platinum assembled at the Chicago Assembly Plant was delivered to Pope Leo XIV during a private meeting at the Vatican.
Teen killed, 3 others hurt after stolen car crashes into tree in Chicago
Chicago police say a girl is dead and three other teens are hurt after a stolen car crashed into a tree early Monday morning.
Chicago police say a girl is dead and three other teens are hurt after a stolen car crashed into a tree early Monday morning.
2 charged with attempting to support ISIS in Gracie Mansion bomb plot
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says both Emir Balat, 18 and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19 admitted to working on behalf of ISIS.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says both Emir Balat, 18 and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19 admitted to working on behalf of ISIS.
What Chicago parents need to know about new labor laws | ChicagoNOW
Employment attorney Daphne Delvaux breaks down key changes to Chicago workplace laws, including expanded paid leave and new protections for nursing mothers.
Employment attorney Daphne Delvaux breaks down key changes to Chicago workplace laws, including expanded paid leave and new protections for nursing mothers.
Chicago teens in custody after theft spree at Oak Brook Mall, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say three Chicago teens will remain in custody for now after stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from Oak Brook Mall stores while armed with bear spray on Sunday.
Prosecutors say three Chicago teens will remain in custody for now after stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from Oak Brook Mall stores while armed with bear spray on Sunday.
Severe Florida drought threatens orange crops and citrus industry
Farmers in Florida are battling the state’s worst drought in 25 years, raising concerns about orange production and the potential impact on orange juice prices.
Farmers in Florida are battling the state’s worst drought in 25 years, raising concerns about orange production and the potential impact on orange juice prices.
Oil prices surge as Iran tensions escalate, new leader takes power
As fighting between Iran and Israel targets energy sites and disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices climb past $100 a barrel while Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as its new leader and tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.
As fighting between Iran and Israel targets energy sites and disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices climb past $100 a barrel while Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as its new leader and tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.
Chicago Heights man charged after loaded gun found during traffic stop
A Chicago Heights man has been charged with illegally possessing a firearm after investigators found a loaded gun during a traffic stop.
A Chicago Heights man has been charged with illegally possessing a firearm after investigators found a loaded gun during a traffic stop.
Trump says 'excursion' in Iran will be 'short-term'
The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues for a 10th day, as both countries vow to press ahead with a military operation that appears to have no end in sight.
The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues for a 10th day, as both countries vow to press ahead with a military operation that appears to have no end in sight.
Family wants charges dropped in Hall County teacher prank death
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.
Seventh fallen US soldier identified as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky
A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced Monday.
A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced Monday.
Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Bail set over $10M for Florida woman accused in Rihanna's house shooting
The suspect accused of firing shots into Rihanna's LA home over the weekend was identified by the LAPD as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz from Orlando, Florida. Her bail was set at $10,225,000.
The suspect accused of firing shots into Rihanna's LA home over the weekend was identified by the LAPD as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz from Orlando, Florida. Her bail was set at $10,225,000.
Masked men storm suburban Chicago home, hold victim at gunpoint
A group of masked men forced their way into a Winnetka home Sunday evening, holding a resident at gunpoint before fleeing the area.
A group of masked men forced their way into a Winnetka home Sunday evening, holding a resident at gunpoint before fleeing the area.
Chicago man arrested nearly a year after occupied vehicle shot at near O'Hare Airport
A Chicago man is facing charges nearly a year after a shooting involving an occupied vehicle near O'Hare International Airport.
A Chicago man is facing charges nearly a year after a shooting involving an occupied vehicle near O'Hare International Airport.
Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
Teens inspired by ‘Scream’ recorded ‘first kill’ plot before stabbing classmate to death
Two teens turned their obsession with slasher films into a deadly real-life nightmare.
Two teens turned their obsession with slasher films into a deadly real-life nightmare.
NYPD officer dies during deployment in Kuwait
Officer Sorffly Davius was a Major in the Army National Guard. He was deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, officials said.
Officer Sorffly Davius was a Major in the Army National Guard. He was deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, officials said.