Chicago

The mother of a young woman whose car was ambushed by gunfire on her way to work on the South Side is still searching for answers months later. 

A Chicago mother is demanding accountability from Chicago Public Schools after she says her 12-year-old son was violently assaulted by his science teacher inside a South Side elementary school classroom.

The CTA is getting backup from federal law enforcement agencies as officials work to crack down on violent crime across the transit system.

Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.

Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku says dark matter may potentially exist beyond the universe humans can see.

Pabst Brewing Co. is ending production of Schlitz later this month. 

A California judge has ordered Kars4Kids to stop airing its ads in the state, ruling the charity’s longtime jingle-based campaign misled donors by failing to disclose who the proceeds support. 

Violence interrupter and “Mr. Ceasefire” Tio Hardiman joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss CTA safety after a shocking bus kidnapping involving a driver held at knifepoint. Hardiman explains why his organization wants to deploy more outreach workers across CTA buses and trains, how violence interrupters help defuse conflicts before they turn deadly and why he believes community-based solutions are critical heading into the summer months.

New U.S. Census estimates show Chicago’s population increased for the third year in a row, while fast-growing suburbs like Plainfield and Lockport continue to expand. Chicago Tribune reporter Robert McCoppin breaks down what the latest numbers reveal about where people are moving across Chicagoland.

Could Chicagoland's data center boom strain water supplies? Residents and farmers are raising concerns.

Paul and Bill Sianis reflect on the life and legacy of Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis, sharing memories of the iconic Chicago institution, tributes pouring in, and what comes next for the famous tavern.

Lake Michigan is home to more wildlife than most people realize, including the rare and endangered alligator snapping turtle. A new local photo essay is giving people a closer look at these incredible creatures and the effort to protect them.