Inside the Coast Guard’s icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes
As winter temperatures plunge, ice is rapidly forming across the Great Lakes. US Coast Guard vessels have begun icebreaking operations to keep waterways safe and navigable for commercial traffic and local communities.
As winter temperatures plunge, ice is rapidly forming across the Great Lakes. US Coast Guard vessels have begun icebreaking operations to keep waterways safe and navigable for commercial traffic and local communities.
Search underway for man who followed woman from CTA station, sexually assaulted her: police
Chicago police are looking for a man who followed a woman from the Logan Square CTA train station and allegedly knocked her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
Chicago police are looking for a man who followed a woman from the Logan Square CTA train station and allegedly knocked her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
Is Chicago Public Schools running out of students or solutions?
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
Blue Island man charged with DUI in fatal hit-and-run of scooter rider: officials
A Blue Island man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run with a man in a mobility scooter in Robbins, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A Blue Island man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run with a man in a mobility scooter in Robbins, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
Bears stadium talks, extreme cold & Indiana utility bills | Week in Review
On this episode of “Week in Review,” we break down Indiana’s push to lure the Bears, skyrocketing utility bills and how shelters are responding during brutal cold. We also look at a devastating church fire, housing discrimination questions following an ICE raid, City Council action on hemp products and major development decisions across the region. Plus, updates on Bally’s casino construction, a new Amazon store coming to Orland Park and Chicago nominees for the James Beard Awards.
On this episode of “Week in Review,” we break down Indiana’s push to lure the Bears, skyrocketing utility bills and how shelters are responding during brutal cold. We also look at a devastating church fire, housing discrimination questions following an ICE raid, City Council action on hemp products and major development decisions across the region. Plus, updates on Bally’s casino construction, a new Amazon store coming to Orland Park and Chicago nominees for the James Beard Awards.
CPS enrollment is dropping. Here’s why the real crisis is what happens next | ChicagoLIVE
New reporting raises concerns about a potential crisis facing Chicago Public Schools as enrollment shifts. The issue is not only fewer school-age children and fewer families choosing CPS. According to Kids First Chicago, the larger concern is that the city still lacks a concrete plan to support smaller schools and ensure students continue to have access to core classes, extracurriculars and advanced coursework.
New reporting raises concerns about a potential crisis facing Chicago Public Schools as enrollment shifts. The issue is not only fewer school-age children and fewer families choosing CPS. According to Kids First Chicago, the larger concern is that the city still lacks a concrete plan to support smaller schools and ensure students continue to have access to core classes, extracurriculars and advanced coursework.
Three people arrested after $4K Lululemon heist in West Loop: police
Three people have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 of Lululemon merchandise from a West Loop store on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
Three people have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 of Lululemon merchandise from a West Loop store on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
Why smoking rates are rising among Gen Z | ChicagoLIVE
A new nationwide report shows smoking rates are increasing among Gen Z, raising concerns among health advocates. Brian King of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids explains what’s driving the trend, how emerging products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches play a role and why experts say states need to act now to prevent long-term health impacts.
A new nationwide report shows smoking rates are increasing among Gen Z, raising concerns among health advocates. Brian King of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids explains what’s driving the trend, how emerging products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches play a role and why experts say states need to act now to prevent long-term health impacts.
Chicago man charged after stolen BMW crashes into state police squad car
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he ran a red light, struck another vehicle and crashed into an Illinois State Police squad car on the city’s South Side.
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he ran a red light, struck another vehicle and crashed into an Illinois State Police squad car on the city’s South Side.
Chicago doctor pleads not guilty in Ohio double killing of ex-wife, her husband
A Chicago doctor accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Columbus home pleaded not guilty Friday as the high-profile case advanced in an Ohio courtroom.
A Chicago doctor accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Columbus home pleaded not guilty Friday as the high-profile case advanced in an Ohio courtroom.
Chicago weather: Bitter cold grips region as snow chances return
Dangerous cold is settling over the Chicago area, with snow chances returning this weekend and bitter temperatures expected to linger into Monday.
Dangerous cold is settling over the Chicago area, with snow chances returning this weekend and bitter temperatures expected to linger into Monday.
Mouse Arts and Letters Club | ChicagoNOW
Mouse Arts and Letters Club is a new social club in Bridgeport that’s bringing writers, artists, and anyone in between under one roof. Co-founders Morley Musick and Blair Paddock join live in studio to share more about this new social club.
Mouse Arts and Letters Club is a new social club in Bridgeport that’s bringing writers, artists, and anyone in between under one roof. Co-founders Morley Musick and Blair Paddock join live in studio to share more about this new social club.
Giordano's announces M-V-Pizza for Derrick Rose jersey retirement ceremony | ChicagoNOW
Derrick Rose's jersey retirement ceremony is on Sunday and to honor the occasion Giordano's is offering a limited edition M-V-Pizza.
Derrick Rose's jersey retirement ceremony is on Sunday and to honor the occasion Giordano's is offering a limited edition M-V-Pizza.
Chicago police: Man shot in face while sitting in vehicle
A man was shot in the face while sitting in his vehicle in Chicago on Friday morning.
A man was shot in the face while sitting in his vehicle in Chicago on Friday morning.
Talking Beckham family drama & 'Sinners' Oscar nominations with Kenzie & Roman | ChicagoNOW
Kenzie & Roman join live in studio to dive into pop culture hot topics.
Kenzie & Roman join live in studio to dive into pop culture hot topics.
2 elderly siblings found dead during welfare check in Oak Lawn
Two elderly siblings were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside an Oak Lawn home Thursday afternoon during a police welfare check.
Two elderly siblings were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside an Oak Lawn home Thursday afternoon during a police welfare check.
ComEd readies crews as extreme cold raises risk of power outages
With dangerous cold gripping Chicagoland, ComEd says extra crews are on standby, offering guidance for homeowners on saving energy and what to do if power goes out.
With dangerous cold gripping Chicagoland, ComEd says extra crews are on standby, offering guidance for homeowners on saving energy and what to do if power goes out.
Lori Lightfoot's ICE accountability project | ChicagoNOW
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently launched a project that aims to collect and publish videos of alleged abuses from ICE agents. She is urging people to submit evidence to her new website ReportICENow.com She joins via Zoom to share more about this project.
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently launched a project that aims to collect and publish videos of alleged abuses from ICE agents. She is urging people to submit evidence to her new website ReportICENow.com She joins via Zoom to share more about this project.