Illinois

The Artemis II crew is pushing new boundaries and it wouldn't be possible without the people supporting the mission from Earth, including a local connection.

Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.

The Illinois men's basketball team wasn't the only Illinois squad making it to a Final Four this season. The men's wheelchair team also made a deep run in their playoff tournament.

Newly released bodycam video shows a Hazel Crest officer taking an Uber driver to the ground without warning, raising questions about use of force.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is responding to criticism from a man he's trying to fire over the confirmation of the new head of the Chicago Housing Authority.

Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.

Dolton firefighters are protesting outside Village Hall, saying mismanagement, damaged equipment, and poor communication are putting their safety at risk.

A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.

Barton Morris, an attorney, joined us to talk about a new federal program that could lead to some individuals with non-violent felonies on their record getting back their right to own a gun.

AI crimes are on the rise and the Lake County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating AI-related crimes. This comes after an incident involving AI-generated explicit images at Lake Zurich High School last week.

Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.

Detroit’s Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery shared an AI-generated, unsettling lamb-shaped cake for Easter on April Fools’ Day, featuring bulging eyes and crooked teeth. Some viewers expressed concern, prompting the bakery to clarify the post was a prank and share a photo of their real lamb cake. The owner acknowledged the joke caused commotion but noted it inspired ideas for new, whimsical cake designs for customers with a sense of humor.

Costco’s $1.50 hot dog deal inspired a limited-edition single-barrel bourbon called “I Got That Dog In Me”, sold for $85.99 and quickly sold out at the Washington, DC store. The bourbon is 126-proof (63.05% alcohol) and bottled by Rare Character Whiskey Co. in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Retail and grocery activity in downtown Chicago is starting to evolve into a new chapter of success, after setbacks caused by the COVID pandemic. Walter Wahlfeldt, Managing Director, Retail Corporate Services & Midwest Retail Lead at JLL joins via zoom to share more.