Race to Mackinac: Skipper joins Good Day Chicago to talks weather and race prep
Nearly 300 boats to set sail in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island this weekend.
Nearly 300 boats to set sail in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island this weekend.
Chicago mass shooting: 1 dead, 3 others hurt on South Side, police say
A mass shooting on the city’s South Side early Saturday morning left one man dead and three other victims wounded.
A mass shooting on the city’s South Side early Saturday morning left one man dead and three other victims wounded.
Crash involving Chicago police car leaves 3 officers, woman in hospital, CPD says
A crash involving a CPD squad car left three officers and a female driver in the hospital early Saturday morning.
A crash involving a CPD squad car left three officers and a female driver in the hospital early Saturday morning.
Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac features nearly 300 boats
Nearly 300 boats to set sail in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Nearly 300 boats to set sail in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Chicago police squad car involved in crash on South Side
A Chicago police car was involved in a crash on the city's South Side Saturday morning.
A Chicago police car was involved in a crash on the city's South Side Saturday morning.
Chicago crime: Woman drowned baby in Lake Michigan, police say
A 1-year-old baby boy died after being drowned in the South Shore neighborhood on Friday night, and a woman is in custody.
A 1-year-old baby boy died after being drowned in the South Shore neighborhood on Friday night, and a woman is in custody.
Chicago weather: Storms weaken as they approach, downpours still possible
Expected storm system beginning to decay as it approaches the Chicago area. Downpours appear to be the main threat.
Expected storm system beginning to decay as it approaches the Chicago area. Downpours appear to be the main threat.
Chicago crime: Woman drowned baby in Lake Michigan, police say
A 1-year-old baby boy died after being drowned in the South Shore neighborhood on Friday night, and a woman is in custody.
A 1-year-old baby boy died after being drowned in the South Shore neighborhood on Friday night, and a woman is in custody.
Robbery crew targets River North
A string of violent robberies in Chicago?s River North neighborhood has police urging caution especially for anyone out early in the morning.
A string of violent robberies in Chicago?s River North neighborhood has police urging caution especially for anyone out early in the morning.
Chicago weather: Severe thunderstorms could hit this weekend
Showers and thunderstorms could move into the Chicago area early Saturday morning, with some storms potentially turning severe.
Showers and thunderstorms could move into the Chicago area early Saturday morning, with some storms potentially turning severe.
Suspect accused of killing Chicago police officer in 2023 takes the stand
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer took the stand in his own defense Friday, saying he reacted in the heat of the moment because he was terrified of police.
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer took the stand in his own defense Friday, saying he reacted in the heat of the moment because he was terrified of police.
River North violent robbery victim speaks out: 'They held the gun to my head'
Tori Ledzema was attacked at 5:30 a.m. She was held at gunpoint and robbed of her phone, ID, and bag.
Tori Ledzema was attacked at 5:30 a.m. She was held at gunpoint and robbed of her phone, ID, and bag.
Nearly 300 boats to set sail in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Nearly 300 boats are racing from Chicago to Mackinac this weekend. Here's how to watch from the shore.
Nearly 300 boats are racing from Chicago to Mackinac this weekend. Here's how to watch from the shore.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race not returning in 2026
NASCAR is pausing its Chicago Street Race in 2026. Here's why and when it might return.
NASCAR is pausing its Chicago Street Race in 2026. Here's why and when it might return.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race on pause for 2026, may return in 2027
NASCAR is pausing its Chicago Street Race in 2026. Here's why and when it might return.
NASCAR is pausing its Chicago Street Race in 2026. Here's why and when it might return.
Family speaks after no-knock warrant settlement
The Mendez family suffered a botched police raid in 2017.
The Mendez family suffered a botched police raid in 2017.
River North robbery victim speaks out
A string of violent robberies in Chicago?s River North neighborhood has police urging caution especially for anyone out early in the morning.
A string of violent robberies in Chicago?s River North neighborhood has police urging caution especially for anyone out early in the morning.
Race to Mackinac sets sail this weekend
Hundreds of sailors will compete for the top prize.
Hundreds of sailors will compete for the top prize.
Week in Review: Pension payment debate, Chicago's rat solution & Morgan Freeman's blues show
On this episode of "Week in Review," we're catching you up on some top stories you may have missed. An accused cop killer heads to trial, stirring up community emotions, while taxpayers might be footing the bill for pension payments. The Cubs impress at the All-Star Game, and Chicago gets creative with birth control for rats. Plus, Morgan Freeman sits down with Jake to talk about his upcoming blues show, and a beloved comic strip leaps off the page.
On this episode of "Week in Review," we're catching you up on some top stories you may have missed. An accused cop killer heads to trial, stirring up community emotions, while taxpayers might be footing the bill for pension payments. The Cubs impress at the All-Star Game, and Chicago gets creative with birth control for rats. Plus, Morgan Freeman sits down with Jake to talk about his upcoming blues show, and a beloved comic strip leaps off the page.
Wearing the Badge: SAFE-T Act under fire as police claim it benefits criminals, hurts officers
In this first episode of a three-part series on Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act, former Chicago Police Commissioner Garry McCarthy sits down with suburban police chiefs Marc Maton (Lemont, IL) and Tom Herion (Village of Lyons) to dig into what law enforcement veterans really think about the law.
In this first episode of a three-part series on Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act, former Chicago Police Commissioner Garry McCarthy sits down with suburban police chiefs Marc Maton (Lemont, IL) and Tom Herion (Village of Lyons) to dig into what law enforcement veterans really think about the law.



















