Chicago alderman questions CDOT over timing of multiple bridge closures across the river
With four major Chicago River bridges shut down for repairs, Ald. Bill Conway joins to discuss commuter frustrations, CDOT’s budget hearing, and why all the projects are happening at once.
With four major Chicago River bridges shut down for repairs, Ald. Bill Conway joins to discuss commuter frustrations, CDOT’s budget hearing, and why all the projects are happening at once.
Metra Electric trains temporarily stopped due to vehicle stuck on tracks
Metra Electric train service was temporarily halted early Tuesday after a vehicle became stuck on the tracks, prompting delays during the morning commute.
Metra Electric train service was temporarily halted early Tuesday after a vehicle became stuck on the tracks, prompting delays during the morning commute.
How real is the nuclear threat in 'A House of Dynamite'?
We talk with Daniel Holz from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists about the Netflix film “A House of Dynamite,” which depicts a nuclear missile launched toward Chicago. Holz explains why the movie feels terrifyingly realistic — and how it reflects the real-world threat of nuclear escalation today.
We talk with Daniel Holz from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists about the Netflix film “A House of Dynamite,” which depicts a nuclear missile launched toward Chicago. Holz explains why the movie feels terrifyingly realistic — and how it reflects the real-world threat of nuclear escalation today.
How Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to close a $1B budget deficit in 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his proposal on how to close a projected nearly $1.2 billion budget deficit in 2026.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his proposal on how to close a projected nearly $1.2 billion budget deficit in 2026.
CPS refuses remote learning option amid immigration raids, sparking safety concerns
As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.
As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.
Chicago crime: Group beats up man on CTA train, police say
A man was beaten up by a group of offenders on a CTA train on Chicago’s South Side late Saturday night.
A man was beaten up by a group of offenders on a CTA train on Chicago’s South Side late Saturday night.
ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.
Federal agents clash with two people in Lake View East, police say
Federal agents were involved in a physical altercation that prompted a police response Friday morning in Chicago’s Lake View East neighborhood, authorities said.
Federal agents were involved in a physical altercation that prompted a police response Friday morning in Chicago’s Lake View East neighborhood, authorities said.
Tensions flare in Little Village
Tensions flare once again today in Little Village and it was all caught on camera.
Tensions flare once again today in Little Village and it was all caught on camera.
Former CPS investigator claims she was pushed out for exposing misconduct
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
CPS whistleblower files wrongful termination suit
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
Person arrested after Chicago cop hit during confrontation between crowd, federal immigration agents
Federal immigration enforcement led to a tense scene Thursday morning in the city's Little Village neighborhood, where one person was arrested for allegedly striking a Chicago police officer who responded to help with crowd control.
Federal immigration enforcement led to a tense scene Thursday morning in the city's Little Village neighborhood, where one person was arrested for allegedly striking a Chicago police officer who responded to help with crowd control.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Chicago dentist goes viral teaching kids healthy smiles and Halloween candy hacks
With over 21 million YouTube subscribers, Dr. Anthony Baroud joins us in studio to share how he became a social media sensation, his top candy swaps for Halloween, and fun brushing hacks that get kids excited about dental health.
With over 21 million YouTube subscribers, Dr. Anthony Baroud joins us in studio to share how he became a social media sensation, his top candy swaps for Halloween, and fun brushing hacks that get kids excited about dental health.
Amazon plans to replace 600,000 warehouse jobs with AI — what it means for workers
As Amazon moves to automate more warehouse roles, AI expert Darren Kimura discusses how artificial intelligence will reshape manufacturing, customer service, and the future of deskless work.
As Amazon moves to automate more warehouse roles, AI expert Darren Kimura discusses how artificial intelligence will reshape manufacturing, customer service, and the future of deskless work.
CTA Riders: Track work to suspend train services in the Loop this weekend
Track work will suspend service on the CTA's Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink lines this weekend.
Track work will suspend service on the CTA's Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink lines this weekend.
CTA: Track works suspends train service this weekend
The CTA is suspending service for the elevated tracks in the Loop impacting the Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink lines.
The CTA is suspending service for the elevated tracks in the Loop impacting the Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink lines.
Chicago alderman holds press conference to address federal detention of staff members
A Chicago alderman said federal immigration agents detained multiple people in Little Village on Wednesday, including U.S. citizens and two of his staff members.
A Chicago alderman said federal immigration agents detained multiple people in Little Village on Wednesday, including U.S. citizens and two of his staff members.
Federal agents detain, later release Chicago alderman’s staff in Little Village
A Chicago alderman said federal immigration agents detained multiple people on Wednesday, including two of his staff members.
A Chicago alderman said federal immigration agents detained multiple people on Wednesday, including two of his staff members.
Leaked Amazon documents reveal plans to replace 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2033
Leaked Amazon documents reveal plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2033, sparking new debate about the future of automation and its impact on American workers. To break down what this could mean for the economy and the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Darren Kimura from AI Squared joined “ChicagoLIVE.”
Leaked Amazon documents reveal plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2033, sparking new debate about the future of automation and its impact on American workers. To break down what this could mean for the economy and the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Darren Kimura from AI Squared joined “ChicagoLIVE.”