Chicago mayor signs executive order tightening city gun purchasing rules
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
CPS removes furlough days, seeks more TIF funding ahead of budget vote
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
Lollapalooza 2026: What's new this year at Chicago's biggest music festival?
Lollapalooza starts Thursday and runs throughout the weekend, bringing music's biggest names to Chicago. C3's festival director for Lollapalooza Tim Smith gives the inside scoop on the newest attractions and what festival goers need to know.
Lollapalooza starts Thursday and runs throughout the weekend, bringing music's biggest names to Chicago. C3's festival director for Lollapalooza Tim Smith gives the inside scoop on the newest attractions and what festival goers need to know.
Mayor Johnson signs executive order tightening Chicago's gun purchasing standards
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring stricter standards for firearm vendors that sell guns, ammunition and accessories to the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring stricter standards for firearm vendors that sell guns, ammunition and accessories to the city.
Chicago mayoral race heats up as candidates begin collecting signatures
The race for Chicago mayor is getting crowded as Mayor Brandon Johnson has still not officially declared his reelection run. Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng breaks down the growing field of mayoral candidates, the petition process, key issues facing Chicago voters, and what to expect ahead of the 2027 election.
The race for Chicago mayor is getting crowded as Mayor Brandon Johnson has still not officially declared his reelection run. Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng breaks down the growing field of mayoral candidates, the petition process, key issues facing Chicago voters, and what to expect ahead of the 2027 election.
ACLU raises privacy concerns over Flock cameras
Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois discusses the growing use of automated license plate reader cameras, privacy concerns, data sharing, and how communities can balance public safety with civil liberties.
Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois discusses the growing use of automated license plate reader cameras, privacy concerns, data sharing, and how communities can balance public safety with civil liberties.
ATV driver dies after crash with SUV on Chicago's Northwest Side
A 22-year-old ATV driver has died after a crash with an SUV Tuesday night in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Here's what police say.
A 22-year-old ATV driver has died after a crash with an SUV Tuesday night in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Here's what police say.
Chicago has already seen more severe storms than all of 2025, NWS says
National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom explains why this has been one of the busiest severe weather seasons on record for the Chicago area, how tornadoes are confirmed, and what could still be ahead this summer.
National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom explains why this has been one of the busiest severe weather seasons on record for the Chicago area, how tornadoes are confirmed, and what could still be ahead this summer.
Chicago mayor to tighten city gun purchasing rules with executive order
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to require stricter standards for firearm vendors doing business with the City of Chicago. Here's what his new executive order would do.
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to require stricter standards for firearm vendors doing business with the City of Chicago. Here's what his new executive order would do.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tightens city gun purchasing rules with executive order
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to require stricter standards for firearm vendors doing business with the City of Chicago. Here's what his new executive order would do.
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to require stricter standards for firearm vendors doing business with the City of Chicago. Here's what his new executive order would do.
Chicago ATV driver in critical condition after crash with SUV
Three people were hospitalized after an SUV and ATV collided Tuesday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Three people were hospitalized after an SUV and ATV collided Tuesday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Chicago crime: 11 shot, 2 fatally, 1 stabbed Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning
A violent night across Chicago left 11 people shot, two fatally, and a man stabbed. Here's what police say.
A violent night across Chicago left 11 people shot, two fatally, and a man stabbed. Here's what police say.
Chicago weather: Sunshine, hazy skies before Friday storms
Sunshine and comfortable temperatures stick around today before Chicago heats up and storms return Friday. Here's what to expect.
Sunshine and comfortable temperatures stick around today before Chicago heats up and storms return Friday. Here's what to expect.
Ring camera captures federal agents storming Chicago home without warrant
A Chicago homeowner is suing the federal government after Ring camera footage allegedly captured CBP agents entering his Lake View property without a warrant during an immigration raid.
A Chicago homeowner is suing the federal government after Ring camera footage allegedly captured CBP agents entering his Lake View property without a warrant during an immigration raid.
How Northwestern is bringing quantum internet closer to reality | ChicagoLIVE
Northwestern researchers successfully sent entangled photons through a 24.4-kilometer fiber-optic cable connecting Evanston and downtown Chicago while carrying internet traffic. Professor Prem Kumar explains how the breakthrough could bring quantum internet closer to reality.
Northwestern researchers successfully sent entangled photons through a 24.4-kilometer fiber-optic cable connecting Evanston and downtown Chicago while carrying internet traffic. Professor Prem Kumar explains how the breakthrough could bring quantum internet closer to reality.
Ring camera captures federal agents entering Chicago property without warrant
A Lake View homeowner is suing the federal government after Ring doorbell video allegedly shows Border Patrol agents entering his property without a warrant, sparking claims of trespassing, property damage and constitutional rights violations.
A Lake View homeowner is suing the federal government after Ring doorbell video allegedly shows Border Patrol agents entering his property without a warrant, sparking claims of trespassing, property damage and constitutional rights violations.
Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts to honor Michelle Obama at Obama Presidential Center | ChicagoLIVE
As a Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts alumna, Michelle Obama will be honored by the school at the Obama Presidential Center this weekend. Director Peggy Sutton joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the significance of the occasion.
As a Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts alumna, Michelle Obama will be honored by the school at the Obama Presidential Center this weekend. Director Peggy Sutton joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the significance of the occasion.
Schiller Pond floating wetland pilot program sees some success | ChicagoLIVE
A pilot wetland restoration project at Schiller Pond is helping improve water quality and restore the ecosystem. Mike Feldmann of the Forest Preserves of Cook County explains how the project works.
A pilot wetland restoration project at Schiller Pond is helping improve water quality and restore the ecosystem. Mike Feldmann of the Forest Preserves of Cook County explains how the project works.
How Chicago violence prevention efforts are reshaping crime in the city | ChicagoLIVE
At least 24 people were shot in Chicago over the past weekend, raising questions about how this can be prevented. Bradly Johnson, CEO of Build Chicago, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss violence prevention efforts and the work being done to create safer communities.
At least 24 people were shot in Chicago over the past weekend, raising questions about how this can be prevented. Bradly Johnson, CEO of Build Chicago, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss violence prevention efforts and the work being done to create safer communities.
CTA Green Line attack leaves passenger injured; police searching for suspect
A passenger on the CTA Green Line train was assaulted early this month on the Near West Side, according to Chicago police.
A passenger on the CTA Green Line train was assaulted early this month on the Near West Side, according to Chicago police.