Chicago Park District 16-inch softball tournament returns this weekend
Jamie Teichmann with Chicago Park District explains the history of 16-inch softball which was made in Chicago, the game is returning to the city this weekend.
Jamie Teichmann with Chicago Park District explains the history of 16-inch softball which was made in Chicago, the game is returning to the city this weekend.
CPS requiring masks for all students despite COVID-19 vaccine status
Dr. Tina Tan, Infectious Disease Expert with Northwestern Medicine, talks about all Chicago Public Schools students being required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
Dr. Tina Tan, Infectious Disease Expert with Northwestern Medicine, talks about all Chicago Public Schools students being required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
Woman gets Facebook timeout for 'men are dumb' comment, labled as 'hate speech'
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
Local churches walk for peace amid violent week in Chicago
After another violent week in Chicago, some local churches are now calling for peace.
After another violent week in Chicago, some local churches are now calling for peace.
Nobody talking to Chicago police after 2 mass shootings on West Side
Chicago police say despite all of the victims and witnesses, nobody is talking.
Chicago police say despite all of the victims and witnesses, nobody is talking.
Attorney General Merrick Garland, Mayor Lightfoot discuss violence in Chicago
There is a new initiative to curb gun violence in major U.S. cities.
There is a new initiative to curb gun violence in major U.S. cities.
Bodycam shows arrest of Iowa man found with guns inside Chicago hotel
Chicago police have released bodycam footage of the moment when an Iowa man was arrested after multiple guns were discovered in his hotel room downtown.
Chicago police have released bodycam footage of the moment when an Iowa man was arrested after multiple guns were discovered in his hotel room downtown.
CPS to require masks for all students, educators regardless of vaccination status
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
CPS to require masks for all students, educators this fall regardless of vaccination status
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.
Chicago cop sentenced to 15 months behind bars for role in sports gambling case
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a veteran Chicago police officer to 15 months in prison for his role in a large-scale, international gambling ring.
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a veteran Chicago police officer to 15 months in prison for his role in a large-scale, international gambling ring.
Chicago's new civilian oversight panel further hinders cops amid shooting surge, critics say
The president of Chicago's police union says the civilian oversight panel is "absolutely absurd and dangerous and reckless," arguing it hands too much power to "the squeaky wheels who made this city into anarchy last summer."
The president of Chicago's police union says the civilian oversight panel is "absolutely absurd and dangerous and reckless," arguing it hands too much power to "the squeaky wheels who made this city into anarchy last summer."
'Mega-development' for the South Side: City Council green-lights Michael Reese redevelopment
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
TikTok star Rod Thill creates videos about millennial anxiety
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
Approval granted for project at site of Michael Reese Hospital campus
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
Chicago City Council has given the green light for a plan to transform the site of the Michael Reese Hospital campus on the South Side.
Man dies after falling from platform, struck by Green Line train in East Garfield Park
A man was fatally struck by a CTA train Wednesday night after he fell from a platform in East Garfield Park on the West Side.
A man was fatally struck by a CTA train Wednesday night after he fell from a platform in East Garfield Park on the West Side.
South Side man charged with murder in April shooting
A South Side man has been charged on Thursday in connection to a fatal shooting last April in Englewood.
A South Side man has been charged on Thursday in connection to a fatal shooting last April in Englewood.
Suburban parents want their kids maskless when school begins
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
A meeting inside Barrington High School was contentious Wednesday night, with many parents saying they do not agree with their children wearing masks in the classroom come August 23rd for grades K-5th.
City Council approves civilian police oversight committee
Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.
Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.
Footage shows Aurora officer attacked and strangled over traffic stop.
Aurora Police released a video that shows three people allegedly attacking, beating and strangling a police officer during a traffic stop.
Aurora Police released a video that shows three people allegedly attacking, beating and strangling a police officer during a traffic stop.
'Baba Bags' partners with 'SitStayRead' to help CPS students
Baba Bags founder Fedia Kourbatov and SitStayRead Director of Development Amy Taylor explain using reusable bags to give back to CPS students.
Baba Bags founder Fedia Kourbatov and SitStayRead Director of Development Amy Taylor explain using reusable bags to give back to CPS students.