2 Chicago alders push new measures after teen takeover leaves 14-year-old dead
After violence in the Loop over the weekend, two Chicago alders are pushing for swift action.
After violence in the Loop over the weekend, two Chicago alders are pushing for swift action.
Cook County continues guaranteed income program in 2026 budget
Cook County officials approved funding in 2026 to continue its guaranteed income program.
Cook County officials approved funding in 2026 to continue its guaranteed income program.
Why Chicagoans' property tax bills skyrocketed this year | The Chicago Report
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi explains why so many Chicago homeowners' property tax bills went way up this year.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi explains why so many Chicago homeowners' property tax bills went way up this year.
Downtown Chicago violence prompts calls for policy change | The Chicago Report
After violence in Chicago's downtown over the weekend led to multiple teens being shot, one fatally, officials made calls to revisit public safety laws.
After violence in Chicago's downtown over the weekend led to multiple teens being shot, one fatally, officials made calls to revisit public safety laws.
Two fugitives wanted in teen’s killing added to FBI Chicago’s Most Wanted list
Two fugitives long sought by Cook County sheriff’s police have been added to the FBI Chicago’s Most Wanted list.
Two fugitives long sought by Cook County sheriff’s police have been added to the FBI Chicago’s Most Wanted list.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, family says
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Monday, according to his family.
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Monday, according to his family.
Two fugitives wanted in teen’s killing added to FBI Chicago’s Most Wanted list
Two fugitives long sought by Cook County sheriff’s police have been added to the FBI Chicago’s Most Wanted list.
Two fugitives long sought by Cook County sheriff’s police have been added to the FBI Chicago’s Most Wanted list.
After downtown Chicago violence, alderman says it's a 'wake up call'
A teenage boy died and several others were injured in two shootings over the weekend in Chicago's downtown during holiday celebrations.
A teenage boy died and several others were injured in two shootings over the weekend in Chicago's downtown during holiday celebrations.
Illinois congresswoman tours Broadview ICE facility, finds 'unacceptable' conditions
After several months, ICE has finally let a sitting member of Congress tour its processing facility in suburban Broadview.
After several months, ICE has finally let a sitting member of Congress tour its processing facility in suburban Broadview.
Lawsuit claims suburban Chicago bar overserved driver in deadly crash, gave him drink ‘to go’
A Chicago law firm is suing a suburban bar, alleging it overserved a man who later killed a mother in a drunk-driving crash.
A Chicago law firm is suing a suburban bar, alleging it overserved a man who later killed a mother in a drunk-driving crash.
Chicago weather: A drastic drop in temperatures, just in time for Thanksgiving
Rain showers have arrived in parts of Chicagoland and are expected to expand in coverage overnight.
Rain showers have arrived in parts of Chicagoland and are expected to expand in coverage overnight.
Woman in Slender Man stabbing arrested in Chicago suburb after fleeing group home
A Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death at age 12 to please the online horror character Slender Man has been found in Illinois after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home, authorities said.
A Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death at age 12 to please the online horror character Slender Man has been found in Illinois after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home, authorities said.
Rep. Lauren Underwood visits Broadview ICE facility: 'Unacceptable'
After several months, ICE let a sitting member of Congress visit the inside of its processing facility in suburban Broadview.
After several months, ICE let a sitting member of Congress visit the inside of its processing facility in suburban Broadview.
Chicago nonprofit CEO speaks out after deadly Loop shootings | ChicagoLIVE
Founder and CEO of the social impact organization My Block, My Hood, My City Jahmal Cole joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the weekend violence that occurred in downtown Chicago.
Founder and CEO of the social impact organization My Block, My Hood, My City Jahmal Cole joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the weekend violence that occurred in downtown Chicago.
Downtown Chicago shootings, beating mar holiday celebrations
Shootings and beatings in Chicago's Loop hindered the holiday celebrations over the weekend and city officials are looking for ways to prevent such violence in the future.
Shootings and beatings in Chicago's Loop hindered the holiday celebrations over the weekend and city officials are looking for ways to prevent such violence in the future.
Six people arrested after deadly stabbing in downtown Chicago: police
Six people are in custody in connection with a deadly stabbing in downtown Chicago early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Six people are in custody in connection with a deadly stabbing in downtown Chicago early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Chicago alderman on CTA attack: Women deserve to feel safe | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago’s 45th Ward Alderman James Gardiner joins "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss the CTA train attack that left a woman critically injured. Gardiner calls the case “tragic” and says it underscores failures in both the justice system and mental health care. He explains why he believes repeat offenders must be held accountable, why judicial reform is needed, and why women deserve to feel safe on public transportation.
Chicago’s 45th Ward Alderman James Gardiner joins "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss the CTA train attack that left a woman critically injured. Gardiner calls the case “tragic” and says it underscores failures in both the justice system and mental health care. He explains why he believes repeat offenders must be held accountable, why judicial reform is needed, and why women deserve to feel safe on public transportation.
Police confirm Arlington Heights incident at condo building was murder-suicide
Police in Chicago's northwest suburbs released new information Monday about a murder-suicide that occurred last week at a condo building.
Police in Chicago's northwest suburbs released new information Monday about a murder-suicide that occurred last week at a condo building.
Illinois congresswoman describes what she saw inside Broadview ICE facility
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood from Illinois paid a visit Monday to the ICE processing center in west suburban Broadview.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood from Illinois paid a visit Monday to the ICE processing center in west suburban Broadview.
Amazon reveals top 5 books of the year | ChicagoNOW
Amazon editor Lindsay Powers counts down the year’s must-reads, from gripping fiction like Wild Dark Shore and Buckeye to heartwarming and thought-provoking favorites.
Amazon editor Lindsay Powers counts down the year’s must-reads, from gripping fiction like Wild Dark Shore and Buckeye to heartwarming and thought-provoking favorites.