You Don't Know Chi: Lori Lightfoot
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Chicago historian Dilla spotlights the people, places, and stories that make the city worth knowing.
Teens charged in violent robbery on Chicago's Far South Side
Two teenage boys were charged in connection with a violent robbery Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Two teenage boys were charged in connection with a violent robbery Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Hyde Park businesses hit with series of overnight burglaries
Chicago police are investigating after five businesses were broken into and burglarized Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Chicago police are investigating after five businesses were broken into and burglarized Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Trio sought after teen robbed on CTA platform, police say
Chicago police are looking for three people accused of robbing a 16-year-old on a CTA platform last month.
Chicago police are looking for three people accused of robbing a 16-year-old on a CTA platform last month.
Founder of Chicago crypto company indicted in $10M money laundering scheme
A federal grand jury indicted the founder of a Chicago cryptocurrency company accused of operating an illegal $10 million money laundering scheme.
A federal grand jury indicted the founder of a Chicago cryptocurrency company accused of operating an illegal $10 million money laundering scheme.
Cook County man charged after loaded gun found during traffic stop, police say
What started with a broken headlight and expired tags ended in a felony charge earlier this month in a Chicago suburb.
What started with a broken headlight and expired tags ended in a felony charge earlier this month in a Chicago suburb.
Chicago weather: Clouds keep temps steady in the 40s
Clouds hold temperatures in the 40s through Friday before a sunnier, milder weekend in the 50s.
Clouds hold temperatures in the 40s through Friday before a sunnier, milder weekend in the 50s.
Family demands accountability from Indiana hospital after highway birth
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
Woman set on fire during CTA train argument in the Loop, person of interest in custody
A person of interest is in custody after a 26-year-old woman was critically injured Monday night when she was set on fire during an argument on a CTA train in the Loop.
A person of interest is in custody after a 26-year-old woman was critically injured Monday night when she was set on fire during an argument on a CTA train in the Loop.
Chicago weather: Gray skies continue, but warmer weekend on the way
Mark Strehl has your weather update!
Mark Strehl has your weather update!
Beloved Rogers Park pizza shop reopens after ICE-related closure
A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.
A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.
Local pastor arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest | The Chicago Report
Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.
Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.
Chicago advocate unites lung cancer patients, caregivers for awareness month
Jill Feldman, founder of the EGFR Resisters group, shares her story and the inspiration behind organizing a community event for those affected by EGFR-positive lung cancer.
Jill Feldman, founder of the EGFR Resisters group, shares her story and the inspiration behind organizing a community event for those affected by EGFR-positive lung cancer.
Chicago rapper offers to help woman, her young son brutally attacked in viral video
Lil Zay Osama is extending a helping hand after a mother and her young son were assaulted by a group of kids Monday while walking home in Chicago.
Lil Zay Osama is extending a helping hand after a mother and her young son were assaulted by a group of kids Monday while walking home in Chicago.
Federal agents focus immigration crackdown on Louisiana, North Carolina
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
After highway birth, couple hires attorney to push for changes at Indiana hospital
They have hired an attorney, but said they are not seeking money. Instead, they want the hospital to make serious changes.
They have hired an attorney, but said they are not seeking money. Instead, they want the hospital to make serious changes.
After highway birth, couple hires attorney to push for changes at Indiana hospital
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
Rogers Park pizza shop reopens after ICE raids drove away workers and customers
Nueva Italy Pizza is back open after shutting down in October when immigration enforcement activity in Rogers Park left workers and neighbors too afraid to come by. The family-run shop, a community staple for 18 years, reopened to crowds of loyal customers eager to show support. The owners say they’re grateful for the outpouring of love — and hopeful this marks a fresh start after months of fear and uncertainty.
Nueva Italy Pizza is back open after shutting down in October when immigration enforcement activity in Rogers Park left workers and neighbors too afraid to come by. The family-run shop, a community staple for 18 years, reopened to crowds of loyal customers eager to show support. The owners say they’re grateful for the outpouring of love — and hopeful this marks a fresh start after months of fear and uncertainty.
Mother and 9-year-old son beaten near Chicago school, community demands justice
A disturbing attack caught on video shows a Chicago mother and her 9-year-old son being beaten by a group of kids near Orville Bright Elementary School. The victims, Corshawnda and her son, were walking home when the assault happened — just blocks from the school. Outraged neighbors and leaders are calling for accountability as police investigate and CPS pledges support for the family.
A disturbing attack caught on video shows a Chicago mother and her 9-year-old son being beaten by a group of kids near Orville Bright Elementary School. The victims, Corshawnda and her son, were walking home when the assault happened — just blocks from the school. Outraged neighbors and leaders are calling for accountability as police investigate and CPS pledges support for the family.