Piping plovers return to Montrose Beach for mating season
Chicago’s famous piping plovers are back at Montrose Beach, with returning birds like Imani and Pippin hoping to find mates and start new nests this season.
Chicago’s famous piping plovers are back at Montrose Beach, with returning birds like Imani and Pippin hoping to find mates and start new nests this season.
2 hospitalized after shooting near YMCA in Woodlawn
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting near a YMCA in Woodlawn on Wednesday afternoon.
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting near a YMCA in Woodlawn on Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago OIG report details misconduct, fraud, on-duty drinking by city employees | ChicagoLIVE
A new report from the City of Chicago’s Office of Inspector General outlines multiple investigations into city employees and agencies. Findings include a mishandled death investigation, on-duty drinking, PPP loan fraud cases and allegation of misuse of authority.
A new report from the City of Chicago’s Office of Inspector General outlines multiple investigations into city employees and agencies. Findings include a mishandled death investigation, on-duty drinking, PPP loan fraud cases and allegation of misuse of authority.
Teen boy killed, girl hurt in bus stop shooting near YMCA on Chicago’s South Side, police say
A teenage boy was killed and a teenage girl is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a bus stop on Chicago’s South Side near a YMCA facility, authorities said.
A teenage boy was killed and a teenage girl is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a bus stop on Chicago’s South Side near a YMCA facility, authorities said.
Chicago leaders back ordinance to treat squatters as trespassers | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a measure that would classify squatters as trespassers, making it easier for police to remove and charge them.
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a measure that would classify squatters as trespassers, making it easier for police to remove and charge them.
Lululemon faces probe over ‘forever chemicals’ linked to long-term health risks | ChicagoLIVE
Lululemon is facing new scrutiny as regulators investigate potential use of PFAS in its apparel. Experts say the chemicals have been associated with serious health risks and environmental concerns.
Lululemon is facing new scrutiny as regulators investigate potential use of PFAS in its apparel. Experts say the chemicals have been associated with serious health risks and environmental concerns.
Illinois bill would fund housing, services for residents leaving prison | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed bill would expand housing and support services for people returning from prison. Advocates say the plan could help address housing instability and generate long-term economic benefits for communities.
A proposed bill would expand housing and support services for people returning from prison. Advocates say the plan could help address housing instability and generate long-term economic benefits for communities.
NASA scientist reveals surprises from the Artemis II mission | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Kelsey Young shares insight after the Artemis II lunar expedition.
Dr. Kelsey Young shares insight after the Artemis II lunar expedition.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago alders fail to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
‘Senior Assassin’ game linked to local arrests, police issue warnings | ChicagoNOW
A popular high school game known as “Senior Assassin” is drawing police attention after multiple incidents involving toy guns mistaken for real weapons. Authorities say the game has led to arrests and even a school lockdown.
A popular high school game known as “Senior Assassin” is drawing police attention after multiple incidents involving toy guns mistaken for real weapons. Authorities say the game has led to arrests and even a school lockdown.
HIV, AIDS cases rise among Latino residents in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
New data shows HIV and AIDS infections are increasing in Chicago’s Latino community, even as cases decline among other groups.
New data shows HIV and AIDS infections are increasing in Chicago’s Latino community, even as cases decline among other groups.
‘Ted Lasso’ star Brendan Hunt returns to Chicago with new show | ChicagoNOW
Chicago native Brendan Hunt is back on stage with “The Movement You Need,” a one-man show exploring family, loss and connection through music.
Chicago native Brendan Hunt is back on stage with “The Movement You Need,” a one-man show exploring family, loss and connection through music.
What to know about Chicago’s competitive housing market | ChicagoNOW
Experts say listing prices are increasingly acting as starting points, changing how both buyers and sellers approach the market.
Experts say listing prices are increasingly acting as starting points, changing how both buyers and sellers approach the market.
Trump, Pope Leo XIV clash draws reaction from religious leaders | ChicagoNOW
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Former Chicago-area nonprofit executive sentenced in $1.9M fraud case
A former Chicago-area nonprofit executive has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating fraud schemes that siphoned nearly $2 million in public funds.
A former Chicago-area nonprofit executive has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating fraud schemes that siphoned nearly $2 million in public funds.
Dolton police, SWAT secure scene after standoff tied to domestic shooting
Police and SWAT officers secured a scene Wednesday afternoon after a standoff involving a person wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting, authorities said.
Police and SWAT officers secured a scene Wednesday afternoon after a standoff involving a person wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting, authorities said.
Sneaker drive aims to boost confidence, curb bullying among Chicago youth
A new Chicago initiative is using sneaker donations to combat bullying, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between young people and police through community partnerships.
A new Chicago initiative is using sneaker donations to combat bullying, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between young people and police through community partnerships.
‘Dream Out Loud’ conference connects Chicago youth with career paths
Candace Thier and participant Cruz Lara highlight how Leaders in Transformational Education’s upcoming youth conference will offer hands-on career workshops and opportunities for young people.
Candace Thier and participant Cruz Lara highlight how Leaders in Transformational Education’s upcoming youth conference will offer hands-on career workshops and opportunities for young people.
Suburban Chicago man sentenced in attempted carjacking of off-duty Cook County deputy
A suburban Chicago man is headed to prison after an attempted carjacking involving an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy and his family.
A suburban Chicago man is headed to prison after an attempted carjacking involving an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy and his family.