Busted on the block: Inside Chicago's prostitution crisis
A Chicago neighborhood is being overrun by open-air prostitution from street corners to backyards, leaving residents exhausted, angry and demanding action. After years of complaints and countless 911 calls, an undercover sting exposes just how rampant the problem has become.
A Chicago neighborhood is being overrun by open-air prostitution from street corners to backyards, leaving residents exhausted, angry and demanding action. After years of complaints and countless 911 calls, an undercover sting exposes just how rampant the problem has become.
Illinois SNAP benefits restored after shutdown — holiday relief for struggling families
Illinois SNAP recipients are finally receiving their full benefits again after a temporary halt caused by the government shutdown. While the state expects all 1.8 million recipients to be paid by tomorrow, many families are still struggling. To help, Christmas in the Wards surprised dozens of West Side families with $50 food vouchers and plans more giveaways this week.
Illinois SNAP recipients are finally receiving their full benefits again after a temporary halt caused by the government shutdown. While the state expects all 1.8 million recipients to be paid by tomorrow, many families are still struggling. To help, Christmas in the Wards surprised dozens of West Side families with $50 food vouchers and plans more giveaways this week.
Chicago CTA arson attack: Man faces terrorism charge after allegedly lighting woman on fire
A Chicago man has been federally charged after allegedly setting fire to a woman riding a CTA train Monday night in the Loop.
A Chicago man has been federally charged after allegedly setting fire to a woman riding a CTA train Monday night in the Loop.
Pritzker meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss immigration and Illinois ties
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily halted an order restricting the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area, calling it “overbroad” and “too prescriptive.”
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily halted an order restricting the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area, calling it “overbroad” and “too prescriptive.”
Court halts restrictions on use of force by feds
A federal appeals court in Chicago is halting a use of force ruling related to "Operation Midway Blitz."
A federal appeals court in Chicago is halting a use of force ruling related to "Operation Midway Blitz."
Judge orders release of hundreds in ICE custody across Chicago
A federal judge has ordered ICE to release more than 400 people detained in Chicago, ruling the agency failed to justify why they were being held.
A federal judge has ordered ICE to release more than 400 people detained in Chicago, ruling the agency failed to justify why they were being held.
Local pastor testifies in House committee forum
Cook County is expanding its legal services for residents who are facing deportation. Board President Toni Preckwinkle made the announcement this afternoon.
Cook County is expanding its legal services for residents who are facing deportation. Board President Toni Preckwinkle made the announcement this afternoon.
Inside Chicago's prostitution crackdown | ChicagoLIVE
Tia Ewing offers an early look at her in-depth investigation into Chicago's visible prostitution problem, including recent sting operations and what city officials say is being done to address it. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Tia Ewing offers an early look at her in-depth investigation into Chicago's visible prostitution problem, including recent sting operations and what city officials say is being done to address it. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Chicago CTA arson attack: Man faces terrorism charge after allegedly lighting woman on fire
A Chicago man has been federally charged after allegedly setting fire to a woman riding a CTA train Monday night in the Loop.
A Chicago man has been federally charged after allegedly setting fire to a woman riding a CTA train Monday night in the Loop.
Nonprofit raises bond money to help detained Chicago immigrants | ChicagoNOW
The Midwest Immigration Fund helps detained immigrants secure bond and release while their cases move through the courts. Alejandra Oliva joins us to share more. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
The Midwest Immigration Fund helps detained immigrants secure bond and release while their cases move through the courts. Alejandra Oliva joins us to share more. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
More homebuyers are moving to Chicago’s far suburbs – here’s what’s driving the shift | ChicagoNOW
As home prices rise, buyers are heading to the outer suburbs. Realtor Matt Laricy breaks down the trend, the demographics driving it, and the suburbs gaining traction. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
As home prices rise, buyers are heading to the outer suburbs. Realtor Matt Laricy breaks down the trend, the demographics driving it, and the suburbs gaining traction. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
What to expect as Epstein case records move toward release | ChicagoNOW
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins us to discuss the bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files after the Senate unanimously approved the House-backed measure. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins us to discuss the bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files after the Senate unanimously approved the House-backed measure. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
You Don't Know Chi: Rhymefest
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Chicago's Windy City Smokeout announces final headliner for 2026 festival
A massive name in country music was just announced to close out Chicago's Windy City Smokeout next summer.
A massive name in country music was just announced to close out Chicago's Windy City Smokeout next summer.
Cook County man accused in attacks against women sentenced for assaulting police officer
A suburban Chicago man accused of attacking multiple women, including a police officer, has been sentenced.
A suburban Chicago man accused of attacking multiple women, including a police officer, has been sentenced.
You Don't Know Chi: Lori Lightfoot
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Teens charged in violent robbery on Chicago's Far South Side
Two teenage boys were charged in connection with a violent robbery Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Two teenage boys were charged in connection with a violent robbery Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Hyde Park businesses hit with series of overnight burglaries
Chicago police are investigating after five businesses were broken into and burglarized Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Chicago police are investigating after five businesses were broken into and burglarized Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood.