Fundraiser helps Chicago Fire Department firefighter in cancer fight
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 When a firefighter is in trouble, help is never far away.  Now, first responders and supporters are rallying around one of their own --- in his fight against bone cancer.   Kasey Chronis is live at the Quinn Fire Academy -- with the community's effort to help.

Business card found near school leads to Bridgeport brothel investigation

What started with a business card left on a parent's car led to an investigation into an alleged brothel operating out of a Chicago home.

Alleged brothel busted in Chicago's Bridgeport
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 What started with a disturbing card left on cars near an elementary school led investigators to a home in Bridgeport.  The community is shocked by what police uncovered.  Tia Ewing investigates.

New details on explosion that killed person on the Eisenhower Expressway
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 New details tonight in the mysterious incident that shut down a major stretch of the Eisenhower Expressway for hours Thursday morning and into the evening. What authorities first described as a vehicle investigation is now being called an explosion that left one person dead.  Leslie Moreno is live

Feds release new details on deadly I-290 shutdown

Federal investigators have determined that the incident that shut down Interstate 290 near Mannheim Road for hours Thursday was caused by an explosion that killed one person.

Retired Chicago firefighter conquers Everest at 75, completes Seven Summits challenge
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Viorel Stirbu joins the show to discuss becoming the oldest Romanian to summit Mount Everest, completing the Seven Summits challenge at age 75, and how his career with the Chicago Fire Department helped prepare him for the adventure of a lifetime.

Former Chicago school employee charged with child sexual assault, grooming

A Chicago man accused of multiple child sex-related offenses has pleaded not guilty to one of the charges stemming from an ongoing criminal case.

Pokémon GO Fest brings thousands of trainers to Chicago this weekend
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Pokémon GO Fest returns to Chicago as organizers discuss new attractions, exclusive experiences, rare Pokémon encounters and the event's impact on the city.

Chicago neighbor speaks on deadly mass shooting in Back of the Yards
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A mass shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side left two dead and five injured after gunmen opened fire on a crowd early Friday morning, police said.

Father Pfleger hosts event aimed at addressing teen takeovers in Chicago
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Father Michael Pfleger discusses a Saint Sabina event focused on teen takeovers, possible solutions, the city's role, social media's influence and what young people are saying.

Chicago's hidden basketball landmark celebrates legacy of pioneering doctor

Chicago’s famous basketball court under the tracks is named after a pioneering doctor who delivered thousands of babies. Here's her story.

Chicago man charged in violent robbery near Wrigley Field

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a pair of violent robberies dating back to mid-April.

Lin Park’s famous court honors a pioneering Chicago doctor
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Chicago’s famous basketball court under the tracks is named after a pioneering doctor who delivered thousands of babies. Here's her story.

Duo charged with burglarizing Chicago freight train carrying portable AC units

Two men are facing felony burglary charges after authorities say they were caught stealing portable AC units from a freight train on Chicago's South Side.

Parked cars found burning on Chicago's West Side
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Multiple parked vehicles were found burning on Chicago's West Side early Friday morning, police said.