Obama Presidential Center opens to public on Juneteenth
The Obama Presidential Center officially opens to the public. Strong interest has sold out tickets through this fall.
The Obama Presidential Center officially opens to the public. Strong interest has sold out tickets through this fall.
Juneteenth: Things to do in Chicago this weekend
There's plenty of Juneteenth celebrations happening in Chicago throughout the weekend. Choose Chicago's Roz Stuttley, breaks down some of the festivities.
There's plenty of Juneteenth celebrations happening in Chicago throughout the weekend. Choose Chicago's Roz Stuttley, breaks down some of the festivities.
Chicago U.S. Marine veteran killed in crash near I-55 and Midway Airport, police say
A Chicago U.S. Marine veteran was killed in a crash near Interstate 55 and Midway International Airport early Friday, authorities said.
A Chicago U.S. Marine veteran was killed in a crash near Interstate 55 and Midway International Airport early Friday, authorities said.
Obama Presidential Center opens to public as Juneteenth celebrations unfold nationwide
The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on Juneteenth, linking a new presidential legacy project with a national day of reflection and celebration.
The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on Juneteenth, linking a new presidential legacy project with a national day of reflection and celebration.
Obama Presidential Center brings traffic concerns for South Side residents
With the Obama Presidential Center opening to the public today, concerns are growing about the impact it will have on South Side traffic. Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) discusses what residents can expect.
With the Obama Presidential Center opening to the public today, concerns are growing about the impact it will have on South Side traffic. Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) discusses what residents can expect.
Chicago man accused of killing wife on wedding night returned to US after arrest in Mexico
More than a decade after he was accused of killing his wife on their wedding night, Arnoldo Jimenez has been returned to the United States from Mexico.
More than a decade after he was accused of killing his wife on their wedding night, Arnoldo Jimenez has been returned to the United States from Mexico.
Chicago Pride Fest celebrates 25 years with weekend of music, community and celebration
Chicago's Pride Fest returns this weekend for its 25th anniversary, bringing thousands to Northalsted for live entertainment, community events and a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and inclusion.
Chicago's Pride Fest returns this weekend for its 25th anniversary, bringing thousands to Northalsted for live entertainment, community events and a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and inclusion.
What we know as fire tears through Chicago restaurant on West Side
Thick smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters battled a large building fire on Chicago's West Side Friday morning.
Thick smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters battled a large building fire on Chicago's West Side Friday morning.
Large fire tears through Jay's Backyard BBQ on Chicago's West Side
Thick smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters battled a large restaurant fire on Chicago's West Side Friday morning.
Thick smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters battled a large restaurant fire on Chicago's West Side Friday morning.
Chicago crime overnight: Teen killed in South Side shooting; man wounded in West Side drive-by
A 14-year-old boy was killed and a man was wounded in separate overnight shootings on Chicago's South and West sides.
A 14-year-old boy was killed and a man was wounded in separate overnight shootings on Chicago's South and West sides.
Chicago weather: Dry through Saturday, rain likely on Father's Day
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Dry weather sticks around through Saturday before a cooler, wetter pattern moves in. Father's Day plans may need a backup option.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Dry weather sticks around through Saturday before a cooler, wetter pattern moves in. Father's Day plans may need a backup option.
Man accused of burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park released from custody
A 21-year-old man charged with burning a cross in Grant Park last week has been granted pretrial release.
A 21-year-old man charged with burning a cross in Grant Park last week has been granted pretrial release.
Chicago weather: Sunny Friday before evening rain returns
Chicago will see a cool, quiet night and sunny Friday, with rain arriving Friday night, a pleasant Saturday, and a cooler, potentially soggy Father's Day before mostly dry, below-average temperatures continue next week.
Chicago will see a cool, quiet night and sunny Friday, with rain arriving Friday night, a pleasant Saturday, and a cooler, potentially soggy Father's Day before mostly dry, below-average temperatures continue next week.
Oak Park man charged in fatal Grant Park shooting that killed bicyclist, police say
An 18-year-old suburban Chicago man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a bicyclist in Grant Park, authorities said.
An 18-year-old suburban Chicago man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a bicyclist in Grant Park, authorities said.
Looking back at Obama's presidency | The Chicago Report
Joining us is Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University, former Time Magazine senior reporter and a longtime political analyst, to shed light on Barack Obama's presidency.
Joining us is Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University, former Time Magazine senior reporter and a longtime political analyst, to shed light on Barack Obama's presidency.
Pride Fest in Chicago returns Saturday
Pride Fest is back in Chicago this weekend and there is a whole lot of fun to be had. Music, food, performances and so much more. Joining us is Mark Liberson, the festival chairperson of Pride Fest and two performers, Miz Cracker and the Vixen.
Pride Fest is back in Chicago this weekend and there is a whole lot of fun to be had. Music, food, performances and so much more. Joining us is Mark Liberson, the festival chairperson of Pride Fest and two performers, Miz Cracker and the Vixen.
Andersonville breaks ground on new pedestrian plaza named after transgender rights activist Elise Malary
Andersonville is set to receive its first-ever pedestrian plaza, named after transgender rights activist Elise Malary, whose body was found in Lake Michigan in 2022.
Andersonville is set to receive its first-ever pedestrian plaza, named after transgender rights activist Elise Malary, whose body was found in Lake Michigan in 2022.
Speeches, songs and celebrities mark grand opening of Obama Presidential Center
The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center was punctuated by a pair of powerful speeches by Barack and Michele Obama.
The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center was punctuated by a pair of powerful speeches by Barack and Michele Obama.
Man accused of burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park released from custody
A 21-year-old man has been charged after burning a cross in Grant Park last week, according to Chicago Police.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after burning a cross in Grant Park last week, according to Chicago Police.
New University of Chicago study links CPS school closures to increased shootings | ChicagoLIVE
Researchers have found a link between increased shootings near closed Chicago Public Schools on the city’s South and West sides. Thomas Statchen joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the study’s findings.
Researchers have found a link between increased shootings near closed Chicago Public Schools on the city’s South and West sides. Thomas Statchen joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the study’s findings.