Chicago Fire reportedly set to make massive international signing

Robert Lewandowski is reportedly set to sign a two-year deal with the Chicago Fire, becoming the MLS's biggest international signing since Lionel Messi.

Illinois pauses gas tax hike. What that means for drivers | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois will not increase its gas tax on July 1 as previously scheduled. We speak to the Illinois Policy Institute and a former state lawmaker about what that means for drivers.

Chicago weather: Scorching temps to begin the workweek

After a seasonably warm Sunday, the Chicago area is in for a string of potentially dangerously hot days.

Chicago weather: Oppressive heat to grip area through Friday

A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat is expected to grip the area this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid- to upper 90s and heat index values reaching as high as 105 degrees.

Preparing for Sunday's Chicago Pride Parade
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 Final preparations are being made for the Chicago Pride Parade tomorrow.  It starts at 11 a.m. and goes from uptown to Lincoln Park.  The parade usually draws hundreds of thousands of spectators.

Mike Quigley announces Chicago mayor candidacy
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There's a new name in the race for Chicago mayor, and it's a familiar one.       Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley announced today that he plans to run for the fifth floor city hall office currently occupied by Brandon Johnson.

Chicago man charged in 2024 Washington Heights shooting: police

A Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Washington Heights nearly two years ago, according to police. 

Chicago man charged with attempted murder after Kenwood shooting: police

A Chicago man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting in the Kenwood neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

West Nile Virus found in Chicago area. What you should do | ChicagoLIVE
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With West Nile Virus detected in multiple places in the Chicago area this year, we talk to the UIC College of Medicine about what you should know.

Illinois OKs reproductive healthcare privacy law | ChicagoLIVE
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law to protect the privacy of healthcare records. State Rep. May Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) joined the show to explain the new law.

Chicago weather: Weekend sunshine gives way to dangerous heat

Chicago-area residents can expect pleasant weather through the weekend before an extended stretch of dangerous heat arrives next week.