Cook County

On this episode of "Week in Review:" missing Dolton twin infants found safe, a Bears draft pick breakdown and a CTA train derailment during the evening commute. Plus, a rideshare delivery turns into a drug discovery, over $100K in Pokémon cards stolen and a viral goose egg theft caught on camera.

Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.

One man died and three women got hurt in a mass shooting in Little Village earlier this week. 

A judge is trying to decide if we need a special prosecutor to look into what federal agents did during the immigration crackdown last year in the Chicago area. 

Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.

Local father and daughter duo Vaugh & Ty Thompson are about to release a fantasy novel that they wrote together. They join live in studio to share more.

A University of Illinois expert explains how new federal action could expand research into psychedelics and marijuana while raising questions about patient access, safety and how quickly the science should move forward.

It's a project that's about turning an abandoned area into a place that everyone can enjoy. The Bronzeville Trail Task Force is hosting a block party this weekend to keep the community informed about their plan to revitalize the area.

A Cook County judge is considering whether to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate allegations of unlawful arrests and excessive force tied to a major federal enforcement operation.

Coca-Cola introduced the “Canny Pack,” a small fanny pack designed specifically to hold a can of Diet Coke. The company positioned the product as blending fashion and culture, emphasizing Diet Coke’s longstanding style appeal. It will be displayed at Saks Fifth Avenue from May 1–15, with a live artisan crafting one on opening day.

Would any of the other characters the actors from The Devil Wears Prada 2 have portrayed pass an outfit check by Miranda Priestly? Jake sits down with the cast to talk more about the importance of costumes to a character.

After Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dropped a solid 7.5 on this Wrigleyville tavern-style, the game changed for Chef Josh Bushnick and his team at Almost Home Tavern. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we talk to Chef Josh to hear the "aftermath" of the Dave Portnoy review and give the kitchen a chance to respond.

A gold pocket watch owned by John Jacob Astor IV sold for $800,000 at a Chicago auction, far exceeding its $300K–$500K estimate. The watch was worn by Astor aboard the RMS Titanic sinking and was later recovered from his body. A gold pencil case belonging to Astor was also auctioned, selling for $160,000 after competitive bidding.

WBEZ’s ‘Prisoncast!’ started as a live broadcast designed to send news, music, and community voices directly into Illinois correctional facilities. Now, this vital effort is expanding into a new seasonal podcast to bring these hidden stories to a much broader audience. Host of 'Prisoncast' and 'Curious City' Erin Allen joins live in studio to share more.