Child Social Media Safety Act advances, SAFE-T Act Reform | The Chicago Report
The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
Mother of Illinois woman found dead pushes for SAFE-T Act reform
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore careers at Jewel-Osco
A field trip to Jewel-Osco turned into a glimpse of the future for local students.
A field trip to Jewel-Osco turned into a glimpse of the future for local students.
Indiana hospital emphasizes importance of organ donation
Every nine minutes, someone lands on an organ donation list, so one Indiana hospital is emphasizing the need to sign up as a donor.
Every nine minutes, someone lands on an organ donation list, so one Indiana hospital is emphasizing the need to sign up as a donor.
Man runs into burning Chicago home to save family of 5
Before any firefighter got to a housefire, a man ran into the burning home to make sure a family of five people got out safely.
Before any firefighter got to a housefire, a man ran into the burning home to make sure a family of five people got out safely.
Mother of Megan Bos calls for SAFE-T Act reform
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore jobs at Jewel-Osco
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
Missing Dolton teen and twin infants found safe; family says ordeal isn’t over
A 17-year-old mother and her 1-month-old twins were found safe after disappearing from a Dolton home, as the family raises concerns about a man they believe may have lured her away.
A 17-year-old mother and her 1-month-old twins were found safe after disappearing from a Dolton home, as the family raises concerns about a man they believe may have lured her away.
Gas prices remain unstable as the Iran War continues
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
Floodwaters swamp Port Barrington streets as Fox River nears crest
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Illinois lawmakers consider millionaire’s tax to pay for property tax relief, schools
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Progress made on bill eyed by Chicago Bears for new suburban stadium
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
65-year-old woman killed in Belmont Cragin hit-and-run
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
Explosion at Ottawa chemical plant leaves 2 workers injured
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Unidentified man found dead in water at suburban Chicago forest preserve
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Scientists investigate ‘zombie fish’ in Great Lakes waters | ChicagoLIVE
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
FBI investigates missing scientists amid online speculation | ChicagoLIVE
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Chicago Bears eye competitive edge over need in NFL Draft | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago City Council got ‘limited’ help from agency to make budget decisions: report
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.