Illinois

 The city’s new CTA safety plan started yesterday with more police on patrol. But hours into that plan, there was another scary moment on the track.  Bret Buganski shows why the Trump administration is still threatening to withhold millions of dollars.

A street vendor was detained by federal agents and his family wants answers tonight. They say he has health issues and they do not know where he is.  Leslie Moreno spoke with his son about what they know.

Chipotle is expanding its menu with new high protein snack cups, featuring chicken or steak, and the company’s Chief Brand Officer joins us to explain the move. While some fans are calling it “meat in a cup,” Chipotle says the new snack cups are designed to give customers a simple, protein focused option.

A judge is denying a request to release bodycam video, showing the moments before a Border Patrol agent shot a woman five times in Chicago. 

We’re hearing from the family of a 68-year-old tamale vendor who was detained by federal agents while working on a Chicago street corner. They say they have not been able to reach him and are worried about his health.  Leslie Moreno spoke with his son to find out what’s happening.

The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend.  Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.

50-year-old Lawrence Reed has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and arson charges. He's accused of setting a CTA passenger on fire in mid-November. 

Federal transit officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan within 90 days or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds, citing failures to meaningfully address crime on the system.

Federal transit officials have rejected the CTA’s latest safety plan, warning the agency it has 90 days to submit a stronger proposal or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds. FTA Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro said the CTA “failed to meet that expectation."

City Council approved the so-called alternative revenue ordinance by a 29 to 19 vote.  It closes a nearly 1 point $2 billion gap by legalizing video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants, selling of debt to collectors, and institute a host of new revenue items like a new cloud computing tax. 

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss two major national issues: the status of the Epstein files and concerns surrounding the future of Obamacare.

Chipotle is expanding its menu with new high protein snack cups, featuring chicken or steak, and the company’s Chief Brand Officer joins us to explain the move. While some fans are calling it “meat in a cup,” Chipotle says the new snack cups are designed to give customers a simple, protein focused option.

Chicago, does it feel like everyone is getting sick right now? If so, you’re not alone. An Advocate Health doctor joins us to explain what’s spreading, why it feels more widespread than usual and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

Just outside Chicago, the village of Long Grove transforms into Christmas Town during its annual Vintage Holidays celebration. From carriage rides and Christmas lights to Santa visits and festive downtown shops, the small community brings classic holiday charm to life for the season.

The mysterious object 3I/ATLAS is making its closest pass to Earth today, and astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins us to discuss the latest developments. Loeb highlights several unusual features, including an anti-tail jet pointing toward the sun and a rotation axis also closely aligned with the sun. While he says 3I/ATLAS is most likely a natural object, he emphasizes that it is extremely rare and unlike anything typically observed.