Cook County

A family is mourning the loss of a young mother after a deadly shooting during what should have been a routine school pickup last week.

Business owners in Blue Island and Chicago’s South Loop are dealing with another round of overnight smash-and-grab break-ins. Police say thieves targeted a gaming café and a dispensary, as concerns grow over repeat crimes and their impact on small businesses.

A Cook County judge is considering whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate alleged misconduct in "Operation Midway Blitz."

Two street takeovers, days apart, in different parts of Chicago. Here's what police are saying and what videos posted to social media are showing.

A Michigan City High School student was killed and two others were seriously hurt in a shooting at an after-prom party in Northwest Indiana. Investigators are still searching for the shooter as the community mourns and a reward is offered for information.

A community in northwest Indiana is mourning after a shooting at an after-prom gathering left one teen dead and two others injured. 

Raphael Chryslar is proposing a futuristic Chicago campus inspired by New York’s original Twin Towers – complete with data centers, STEM labs and high-tech security systems. 

Mark Hamrick explains why many Americans are still struggling to buy homes despite signs that affordability may be slowly improving. 

An aviation expert says global jet fuel shortages are forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares as travel season ramps up. 

Jim's Original, a longtime Chicago staple, is moving from University Village to a new location this fall.

Route 66 is turning 100 this year. Built in 1926 to help travelers head west, the highway runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Chelsea Torres reports on the route’s historic legacy and what it looks like today.

Attorneys are asking a Cook County judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate alleged misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz.

After weeks alone at sea, Chris Barbin is sharing how his journey helped raise funds for mental health and addiction recovery efforts.

Chicago police are searching for a group of suspects caught on camera smashing their way into a South Loop cannabis store early Monday. (Video credit: Grasshopper Club) 

After Dave Portnoy gave La Villa a 7.2, we went back to the Old Irving Park staple to see what happened next. But this story is bigger than a score. La Villa has been a family-run Chicago institution for more than 50 years, built by generations and still using original ovens and homemade recipes passed down over time. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we sit down with owner Christina to hear her reaction, step inside the kitchen and learn what makes this neighborhood favorite so special. Is the score fair… or is there more to the story?

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis helped name an eastern grey kangaroo at the Australia Zoo.  

Consumers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Cento Fine Foods, alleging its canned tomatoes are falsely labeled as certified San Marzano tomatoes. 

Chicago journalist Stephani Young joins us to discuss “Love Trapped,” the hit podcast unpacking the headline-making paternity scandal involving former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard.