Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Cases are higher than average. Here's how to avoid getting sick
Illinois health officials are reporting a higher-than-average number of cyclosporiasis cases and are urging residents to take precautions as federal and state agencies investigate a nationwide increase in infections.
Illinois health officials are reporting a higher-than-average number of cyclosporiasis cases and are urging residents to take precautions as federal and state agencies investigate a nationwide increase in infections.
New Illinois law expands camera use in long-term facilities
Safety has been a concern in places like group homes and now Illinois is taking another step toward giving families of those living there peace of mind. Gov. Pritzker just signed a law expanding the optional use of cameras inside them. State Sen. Graciela Guzman joins us.
Safety has been a concern in places like group homes and now Illinois is taking another step toward giving families of those living there peace of mind. Gov. Pritzker just signed a law expanding the optional use of cameras inside them. State Sen. Graciela Guzman joins us.
Father and son duo biking to all MLB parks supporting St. Jude's reaches halfway point in Chicago
A father and son are riding their bikes to each MLB stadium and they are making it count, by raising money for a hospital that treats children with cancer.
A father and son are riding their bikes to each MLB stadium and they are making it count, by raising money for a hospital that treats children with cancer.
Fire forces beloved Chicago pizza shop to close, community steps in to help
A beloved Chicago Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
A beloved Chicago Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
Fire forces beloved Chicago pizza shop to close, community steps in to help
A beloved Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
A beloved Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
Elgin detectives use podcast as tool to generate new leads and even solve cold cases
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
Remembering haircare pioneer George Johnson's legacy
Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson, national director for PUSH for Excellence, joins us to discuss George Johnson's legacy after his passing.
Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson, national director for PUSH for Excellence, joins us to discuss George Johnson's legacy after his passing.
Chicago aldermen call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, citing concerns over prosecutions
A group of Chicago aldermen is calling for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, arguing his leadership has eroded public confidence in the federal justice system.
A group of Chicago aldermen is calling for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, arguing his leadership has eroded public confidence in the federal justice system.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak continues in Illinois
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
Chicago aldermen call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign
A group of Chicago aldermen introduced a resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign.
A group of Chicago aldermen introduced a resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign.
Man killed, woman seriously wounded in Mundelein shooting; 2 in custody
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting Monday morning at a Mundelein apartment, and two people were later taken into custody after Illinois State Police stopped a suspect vehicle near the Indiana border.
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting Monday morning at a Mundelein apartment, and two people were later taken into custody after Illinois State Police stopped a suspect vehicle near the Indiana border.
Chicago weather: Warm stretch ahead with storms possible later this week
Chicago will see sunny, warm weather through the weekend before temperatures rise into the low 90s next week.
Chicago will see sunny, warm weather through the weekend before temperatures rise into the low 90s next week.
Man sentenced to 6½ years for assaulting, threatening Chicago restaurateur over $405K loan
A man convicted of threatening and assaulting a Chicago restaurateur while trying to collect a loan has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison.
A man convicted of threatening and assaulting a Chicago restaurateur while trying to collect a loan has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison.
Man charged after beating 80-year-old gas station employee with stick in Joliet
A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.
A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.
Chicago unveils West Side stormwater storage projects to reduce flooding
Chicago leaders unveiled new stormwater storage projects Tuesday aimed at reducing flooding on the city's West Side.
Chicago leaders unveiled new stormwater storage projects Tuesday aimed at reducing flooding on the city's West Side.
Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of Montana Weathers, 10, in Gary
A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.
A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.
Chicago unveils new underground stormwater tanks to help reduce West Side flooding
Chicago leaders showcased two new underground stormwater storage tanks that can hold nearly 1.7 million gallons of rainwater, a $12 million project designed to reduce flooding and protect thousands of homes and businesses on the West Side.
Chicago leaders showcased two new underground stormwater storage tanks that can hold nearly 1.7 million gallons of rainwater, a $12 million project designed to reduce flooding and protect thousands of homes and businesses on the West Side.
Northerly Island would be named after Pope Leo XIV under new proposal
Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.
Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.
Proposal would rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV
A Chicago alderman wants to rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a Chicago native.
A Chicago alderman wants to rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a Chicago native.
Chicago crime cases: Man charged months after fatal shooting, another in June robbery
Police have charged two Chicago men in separate investigations involving a fatal shooting and a robbery. Here's what we know.
Police have charged two Chicago men in separate investigations involving a fatal shooting and a robbery. Here's what we know.