Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products | The Chicago Report
Come April, hemp-derived weed products will be banned throughout the city of Chicago. However, there will be some notable exceptions.
Come April, hemp-derived weed products will be banned throughout the city of Chicago. However, there will be some notable exceptions.
Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants, chefs named James Beard semifinalists
Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants have been named as semifinalists for this year's coveted James Beard Awards.
Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants have been named as semifinalists for this year's coveted James Beard Awards.
Linda Brown's family launches advocacy initiative
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
New report finds Chicago’s homeless population far higher than official count
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Diamond prices are dropping. Here's why. | ChicagoLIVE
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
New report finds Chicago’s homeless population far higher than official count
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago approves $22M settlement to family of man killed in 2023 CPD chase crash
The Chicago City Council signed off on a $22 million settlement on Wednesday to the family of a man killed in a 2023 car crash involving a car being chased by a CPD squad car.
The Chicago City Council signed off on a $22 million settlement on Wednesday to the family of a man killed in a 2023 car crash involving a car being chased by a CPD squad car.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Bulldog injured and left in the cold outside Lincoln Park shelter is on the mend
An injured bulldog is recovering after being abandoned in the cold outside a PAWS Chicago adoption center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last weekend.
An injured bulldog is recovering after being abandoned in the cold outside a PAWS Chicago adoption center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last weekend.
What is ‘house burping’ and is it good for your health? | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Greater Chicago Food Depository warns of SNAP work requirement changes | ChicagoLIVE
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
3 Chicago restaurants land on Yelp’s 2026 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’
Three Chicago restaurants earned national recognition on Yelp’s annual list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.
Three Chicago restaurants earned national recognition on Yelp’s annual list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.
UChicago Medicine to open Ralph Lauren cancer center on South Side | ChicagoLIVE
UChicago Medicine will open the Ralph Lauren Center to expand cancer care and support for patients on the South Side of Chicago, marking the first center of its kind in the Midwest.
UChicago Medicine will open the Ralph Lauren Center to expand cancer care and support for patients on the South Side of Chicago, marking the first center of its kind in the Midwest.
Local middle school wins fifth ‘Future City’ state title | ChicagoLIVE
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Chicago paid $26.5M in overtime to ineligible workers over 5 years, watchdog says
The city paid $26.5 million in overtime to more than 1,000 employees over five years, according to a new watchdog report.
The city paid $26.5 million in overtime to more than 1,000 employees over five years, according to a new watchdog report.
A$AP Rocky brings ‘Don’t be Dumb’ world tour to United Center
Hip-hop superstar and fashion icon, A$AP Rocky is bringing his 'Don’t Be Dumb' world tour to Chicago this spring.
Hip-hop superstar and fashion icon, A$AP Rocky is bringing his 'Don’t Be Dumb' world tour to Chicago this spring.
Chicago weather: Wind gusts with more chances of snow tonight
Today we have partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the mid 20s to mid 30s. It will be a touch gusty with wind to 25 mph.
Today we have partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the mid 20s to mid 30s. It will be a touch gusty with wind to 25 mph.
Chicago alderman proposes noise protections for religious sites | ChicagoLIVE
34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway introduces an amendment updating Chicago’s Noise Sensitive Zone ordinance to better safeguard religious communities from harassment and hate-related disturbances.
34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway introduces an amendment updating Chicago’s Noise Sensitive Zone ordinance to better safeguard religious communities from harassment and hate-related disturbances.