Chicago children selling flowers on street corners sparks debate over safety and child labor
Young children selling flowers in busy Chicago neighborhoods are raising concerns about safety, child labor laws and the challenges facing street-vending families as advocates discuss possible solutions.
Young children selling flowers in busy Chicago neighborhoods are raising concerns about safety, child labor laws and the challenges facing street-vending families as advocates discuss possible solutions.
81 years after Hiroshima: Why Chicago still has a role in the nuclear conversation
As the world marks the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ CEO Alexandra Bell discusses Chicago’s connection to the Manhattan Project, today’s nuclear threats and efforts to prevent future disasters.
As the world marks the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ CEO Alexandra Bell discusses Chicago’s connection to the Manhattan Project, today’s nuclear threats and efforts to prevent future disasters.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Richard Stevenson after fatal Fox River boat crash
The family of 48-year-old Magdalena "Madzia" Jablonska filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Richard Stevenson following the fatal Fox River boat crash in McHenry County.
The family of 48-year-old Magdalena "Madzia" Jablonska filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Richard Stevenson following the fatal Fox River boat crash in McHenry County.
Child seriously hurt in Crystal Lake e-bike crash as calls grow for tougher safety rules
A child is fighting for their life after an e-bike crash in Crystal Lake, adding to growing concerns about the safety of motorized bikes and scooters across the Chicago area.
A child is fighting for their life after an e-bike crash in Crystal Lake, adding to growing concerns about the safety of motorized bikes and scooters across the Chicago area.
Child critically injured in Crystal Lake e-bike crash as calls grow for tougher safety rules
A child is fighting for their life after an e-bike crash in Crystal Lake, adding to growing concerns about the safety of motorized bikes and scooters across the Chicago area.
A child is fighting for their life after an e-bike crash in Crystal Lake, adding to growing concerns about the safety of motorized bikes and scooters across the Chicago area.
Why thousands of library books are stuck in limbo across Chicago
A staffing shortage has left thousands of books backed up across Chicago Public Library branches, delaying holds, frustrating patrons and creating a growing challenge for library workers trying to keep up.
A staffing shortage has left thousands of books backed up across Chicago Public Library branches, delaying holds, frustrating patrons and creating a growing challenge for library workers trying to keep up.
Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges
A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged Northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island.
A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged Northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island.
Chicago crime: 2 men shot on West Side
Two men were shot and hospitalized Wednesday night in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Two men were shot and hospitalized Wednesday night in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Chicago murder suspect accused of killing two young women he dated
A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side.
A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side.
Chicago murder suspect accused of killing two young women he dated
A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side
A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side
Chicago weather: Warm today before a stormy pattern returns
Warm, mostly dry weather continues through Saturday before a more active stretch of storms arrives Sunday and lasts into next week.
Warm, mostly dry weather continues through Saturday before a more active stretch of storms arrives Sunday and lasts into next week.
Chicago student killed in e-scooter crash remembered for his kindness and big dreams
A teenager from Lake View High School died in a crash while riding an e-scooter.
A teenager from Lake View High School died in a crash while riding an e-scooter.
Man charged nearly 5 years after fatal shooting in River North
A Chicago man is facing first-degree murder charges nearly five years after prosecutors say he fatally shot a 33-year-old man in the River North neighborhood.
A Chicago man is facing first-degree murder charges nearly five years after prosecutors say he fatally shot a 33-year-old man in the River North neighborhood.
Naperville woman sentenced to 38 years for killing fiancé after argument
A Naperville woman has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for fatally shooting her fiancé during an argument over another woman.
A Naperville woman has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for fatally shooting her fiancé during an argument over another woman.
Over 20 "bike bus" systems organized in Chicago to get kids to school
'Bike buses', some made of 130 people, are a new way for kids to get to school by riding bikes together. Chicago Family Biking founder Rebecca Resman and organizer of suburb Wilmette's first bike bus Leigh Marcus explain what these systems are and how you can start one in your community.
'Bike buses', some made of 130 people, are a new way for kids to get to school by riding bikes together. Chicago Family Biking founder Rebecca Resman and organizer of suburb Wilmette's first bike bus Leigh Marcus explain what these systems are and how you can start one in your community.
Why Illinois has one of the nation's worst housing shortages
Illinois is building fewer new homes than every state except Alaska. With fewer homes available, more people are competing for existing housing, driving up costs. Ben Wolfenstein, director of state policy at YIMBY Illinois, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what's behind the state's housing shortage.
Illinois is building fewer new homes than every state except Alaska. With fewer homes available, more people are competing for existing housing, driving up costs. Ben Wolfenstein, director of state policy at YIMBY Illinois, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what's behind the state's housing shortage.
Teen killed in e-scooter crash Monday remembered as unselfish, kind soul
Alex Blacio, 17, was killed in a crash Monday with a semi-truck while he was riding an e-scooter. He was just about to start his senior year of high school. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski spoke with his parents earlier today.
Alex Blacio, 17, was killed in a crash Monday with a semi-truck while he was riding an e-scooter. He was just about to start his senior year of high school. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski spoke with his parents earlier today.
Largest Hello Kitty Cafe located in Chicago, bringing joy for locals and tourists | ChicagoLIVE
The world's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opened in Chicago earlier this summer, seeing lines around the block to get in. Sanrio senior vice president of brand Jill Koch joins ChicagoLIVE to give a taste of the experience you can find at the cafe.
The world's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opened in Chicago earlier this summer, seeing lines around the block to get in. Sanrio senior vice president of brand Jill Koch joins ChicagoLIVE to give a taste of the experience you can find at the cafe.
White Sox auction of Murakami-autographed items supports his hometown after earthquake | ChicagoLIVE
White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is working with White Sox Charities to hold an auction to support his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan, after a devastating earthquake last week. White Sox Senior Director of Community Relations Sarah LaPorta explains how the auction came to be and how you can participate.
White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is working with White Sox Charities to hold an auction to support his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan, after a devastating earthquake last week. White Sox Senior Director of Community Relations Sarah LaPorta explains how the auction came to be and how you can participate.
Suburban Chicago man charged after deputies find stolen gun during traffic stop
A Lansing man is facing a felony gun charge after Cook County sheriff's investigators say a late-night traffic stop in south suburban Midlothian led to the discovery of a loaded gun reported stolen and suspected marijuana inside his vehicle.
A Lansing man is facing a felony gun charge after Cook County sheriff's investigators say a late-night traffic stop in south suburban Midlothian led to the discovery of a loaded gun reported stolen and suspected marijuana inside his vehicle.