Argument escalates into gunfire, wounding man on Chicago's Far South Side
A man was shot during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood.
Chicago crime: 2 men shot in traffic on West Side
Two men were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in the West Side neighborhood of East Garfield Park, police said.
Chicago weather: Winter chill returns in a big way
After a brief stretch of cold and wind, temperatures trend steadily warmer next week with Christmas shaping up to be unusually mild.
Police warn of armed robberies tied to online shoe sales in Morgan Park
Chicago Police are warning residents of a string of armed robberies during the sales of gym shoes in Morgan Park.
Wrongful death suit: Estate alleges sexual abuse by therapist
A therapist, who used to work in Chicago, is now named in a wrongful death lawsuit. It alleges that he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown. The victim died by suicide last year. Kasey Chronis has the latest on the troubling allegations.
CTA to boost police, K-9 presence on buses and trains starting Friday
Beginning Friday, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Police Department will deploy dozens of additional officers across the CTA system as part of a new security surge.
Increase police prescence coming to CTA
If you take public transportation listen up. You will soon see a noticeable increase in police and security across buses and trains. It comes as safety on public transit remains top of mind, especially after a disturbing attack last month. Leslie Moreno is live with how this new plan works and how soon it goes into affect.
Chicago weather: Temps plummet overnight with snow showers possible
After hitting highs in the upper 40s and low 50s today, temperatures will plummet into the upper single digits to low teens by daybreak Friday. Strong westerly winds will send wind chills a few degrees below zero tonight through mid morning tomorrow.
Wrongful death lawsuit: Estate alleges therapist sexually abused teen patient, led to suicide
A former Chicago therapist is named in a wrongful death lawsuit that alleges he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown.
Families demand accountability in fatal Lake Shore Drive fire crash
A grieving mother says she is still searching for answers weeks after a deadly crash on Lake Shore Drive claimed the lives of her son and his best friend.
Growing calls for accountability against migrant
An update to a story we brought yesterday. A grieving mom is calling on the Chicago police and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to charge an undocumented migrant. The man owns the car that caused the crash but says he was the passenger not the driver when it all went down. Tia Ewing is hearing from another family that wants accountability.
Federal jury indicts suspect in CTA burning attack, City Hall fire
A federal jury indicted a Chicago man who allegedly lit a CTA passenger on fire and set Chicago City Hall on fire three days earlier, according to officials.
Buffalo Grove volunteers send handwritten support cards to LGBTQ+ people nationwide
At a bagel shop in Buffalo Grove, volunteers wrote heartfelt notes to LGBTQ+ people they’ve never met, hoping a few words on a card could ease a season that often feels isolating.
Federal jury indicts suspect in CTA burning attack, City Hall fire
A federal jury indicted a Chicago man who allegedly lit a CTA passenger on fire and set Chicago City Hall on fire three days earlier, according to officials.
Buffalo Grove volunteers send handwritten support cards to LGBTQ+ people nationwide
At a bagel shop in Buffalo Grove, volunteers wrote heartfelt notes to LGBTQ+ people they’ve never met, hoping a few words on a card can ease a season that often feels isolating.
Bears to Indiana? Gary mayor says potential move is 'extremely exciting'
As the Chicago Bears expand their stadium search beyond Illinois, the mayor of Gary, Indiana, says the possibility of the Bears moving to Indiana is “extremely exciting.” He says the consideration highlights Gary as a strong destination for the Bears or any major corporation.
Instagram Reels on your TV? Fire TV now makes it possible | ChicagoLIVE
Instagram for TV is now available in the U.S. on Amazon Fire TV devices, giving users a new way to watch their favorite Reels and social content on the big screen. The VP of Fire TV Experiences joins us to explain how the feature works and why Amazon believes people will enjoy watching Reels together at home.
Growing calls for accountability in deadly Lake Shore Drive crash involving migrant
A grieving Chicago mom is demanding that Chicago police and the Cook County State's Attorney charge a migrant involved in a recent deadly crash.
Bears’ potential move to Indiana draws sharp reactions from both states
The Chicago Bears shocked fans Wednesday night with a letter announcing the team is exploring Northwest Indiana as a potential site for a new stadium.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss reacts after confronting Border Patrol chief
Evanston Mayor and congressional candidate Daniel Biss confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino twice on Wednesday as Bovino arrived in Chicago with additional federal agents. Biss spoke with us afterward, saying Bovino did not answer his questions about the immigration enforcement. Biss told us he’s proud of the work he’s doing to keep his community safe and that he won’t give in or keep his head down as he continues to speak out.