Chicago boy, 10, killed in Gary shooting identified

A 10-year-old Chicago boy killed in a shooting while visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend has been identified.

Cook County opioid overdose deaths down for third-straight year | ChicagoLIVE
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Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County continue to decline for the third straight year, according to a new report. We hear from Dr. Rachel Rubin, of the Cook County Department of Public Health, to learn more about what's driving the trend.

Chicago 4th of July violence: 21 shot, 2 killed, 3 stabbed, CPD says

Multiple people have been shot or stabbed, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.

Massive fire breaks out on Chicago's Near South Side
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The Chicago Fire Department spent hours trying to put out a massive fire on the city's South Side overnight. The fire was so intense that neighbors had to evacuate their homes.

Chicago weather: Rain clears, but clouds remain for Sunday

The rain should be clearing out today, although cloud cover will remain, and we’re looking forward to cooler temperatures.

Police search for person of interest in Chicago double homicide

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in connection with a double homicide that also left two other people wounded last week in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Police seek man accused of exposing himself, groping victim in South Loop

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of exposing himself, performing a lewd act and groping a victim in the South Loop last month.

Fourth of July fireworks end in teen arrests after crowd turns hostile in Joliet

Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.

What America 250 means for Native Americans | ChicagoLIVE
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With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.

Chicago high-rise trash chute fire leaves 7 hurt, officials say

A trash chute fire at a high-rise building on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning left seven people injured.

Major flooding on Bishop Ford in Chicago prompts rescue, ISP says

Significant flooding on I-94 on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning was causing traffic delays and prompted one assist from police.