Illinois bill would make it easier for families to care for aging parents at home
State Representative Jed Davis discusses proposed legislation designed to help Illinois families add small backyard dwellings for elderly loved ones as housing and nursing home costs continue to rise.
State Representative Jed Davis discusses proposed legislation designed to help Illinois families add small backyard dwellings for elderly loved ones as housing and nursing home costs continue to rise.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet Pope Leo XIV in historic Vatican visit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson travels to the Vatican for a first-of-its-kind meeting with Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson travels to the Vatican for a first-of-its-kind meeting with Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.
Boy, 15, shot in face on Chicago's South Side
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Dog fighting ring investigation in Chicago suburb leads to 2 arrests: 'Most disturbing'
A man and a woman were arrested in connection with a dog fighting ring in suburban Chicago.
A man and a woman were arrested in connection with a dog fighting ring in suburban Chicago.
Chicago weather: Dry stretch rolls on with sunshine, warm temps
Chicago will see mostly sunny skies, comfortable temperatures and continued dry weather into next week.
Chicago will see mostly sunny skies, comfortable temperatures and continued dry weather into next week.
Obama fans get sneak peek of Obama Presidential Center
Three Chicago centenarians got the star treatment at the Obama Presidential Center. They were chauffeured to a private tour, and yes - all three are 100 or older. Joanie Lum went along for the ride.
Three Chicago centenarians got the star treatment at the Obama Presidential Center. They were chauffeured to a private tour, and yes - all three are 100 or older. Joanie Lum went along for the ride.
At least 8 people injured in crash involving 2 CTA buses: police
Eight people were injured in a crash involving a car and two CTA buses in East Garfield Park on Wednesday, according to Chicago police.
Eight people were injured in a crash involving a car and two CTA buses in East Garfield Park on Wednesday, according to Chicago police.
Northeastern Illinois University eminent domain 10 years later
Ten years ago, Northeastern Illinois University used eminent domain to remove people from their homes and businesses. It's a legal tool that allows the state to take private property by force and pay the owner. Bret Buganski shows you why one neighborhood group said the university broke a promise.
Ten years ago, Northeastern Illinois University used eminent domain to remove people from their homes and businesses. It's a legal tool that allows the state to take private property by force and pay the owner. Bret Buganski shows you why one neighborhood group said the university broke a promise.
8th grader barred from graduation over an accidental edible
A mother says she’s heartbroken after her daughter was told she will not be allowed to walk across the stage at graduation. Tia Ewing spoke with the honor roll student who says a single gummy may now cost her a walk across the stage.
A mother says she’s heartbroken after her daughter was told she will not be allowed to walk across the stage at graduation. Tia Ewing spoke with the honor roll student who says a single gummy may now cost her a walk across the stage.
Camaro break-ins caught on camera
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and looking outside to find thieves trying to break into your car. That’s exactly what happened to one Elk Grove Village homeowner — and the entire attempted break-in was caught on surveillance video. Leslie Moreno has the latest on what neighbors say has become a growing problem in the area.
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and looking outside to find thieves trying to break into your car. That’s exactly what happened to one Elk Grove Village homeowner — and the entire attempted break-in was caught on surveillance video. Leslie Moreno has the latest on what neighbors say has become a growing problem in the area.
Guilty verdict for suspect in 2003 cold case
It was an emotional day at Kane County Judicial Center as a jury found Prince Cunningham guilty in the murder of 22-year-old Tyesha Bell.
It was an emotional day at Kane County Judicial Center as a jury found Prince Cunningham guilty in the murder of 22-year-old Tyesha Bell.
20 people reportedly hurt in CTA bus crash
At least 20 people are reportedly hurt after a crash involving two CTA buses on Chicago’s west side. The collision happened near Lake and Homan in East Garfield Park. Leslie Moreno is at the scene with what we're learning.
At least 20 people are reportedly hurt after a crash involving two CTA buses on Chicago’s west side. The collision happened near Lake and Homan in East Garfield Park. Leslie Moreno is at the scene with what we're learning.
Explosion at a Stickney chemical plant
Here was an explosion at a chemical plant in Stickney.
Here was an explosion at a chemical plant in Stickney.
Man found guilty in 2003 murder of Aurora mother whose remains were found nearly two decades later
A jury found Prince Cunningham guilty of murdering 22-year-old Tyesha Bell, whose remains were discovered in 2020, nearly 17 years after she disappeared following a meeting with Cunningham in 2003.
A jury found Prince Cunningham guilty of murdering 22-year-old Tyesha Bell, whose remains were discovered in 2020, nearly 17 years after she disappeared following a meeting with Cunningham in 2003.
Man critically injured after ejection in Huntley crash: officials
A man was ejected from his car and is suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to the Huntley Fire Protection District.
A man was ejected from his car and is suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to the Huntley Fire Protection District.
10 years later, vacant NEIU properties fuel frustration in Albany Park
Ten years ago, Northeastern Illinois University acquired several properties in Albany Park by declaring eminent domain. To this day, several of those spaces are still vacant.
Ten years ago, Northeastern Illinois University acquired several properties in Albany Park by declaring eminent domain. To this day, several of those spaces are still vacant.
Chicago weather: Sunshine, dry streak and 80s continue into next week
Chicago will see a long stretch of sunny, dry, summer-like weather with highs mostly in the 80s and cooler temperatures near the lake.
Chicago will see a long stretch of sunny, dry, summer-like weather with highs mostly in the 80s and cooler temperatures near the lake.
Chicago centenarians get early tour of Obama Presidential Center
Three Chicago women over 100 years old were treated to a limousine ride and private tour of the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its public opening.
Three Chicago women over 100 years old were treated to a limousine ride and private tour of the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its public opening.
Indiana girl barred from graduation after taking edible she thought was candy
An Indiana mother said she is heartbroken after her daughter was not allowed to walk the stage for graduation after consuming an edible, which she believed was candy, from another student.
An Indiana mother said she is heartbroken after her daughter was not allowed to walk the stage for graduation after consuming an edible, which she believed was candy, from another student.
Elk Grove Village homeowner scares off carjackers
One Elk Grove Village homeowner even caught thieves trying to break into his car right in his own driveway while his family was asleep. Leslie Moreno is out there, talking to people about what’s been happening.
One Elk Grove Village homeowner even caught thieves trying to break into his car right in his own driveway while his family was asleep. Leslie Moreno is out there, talking to people about what’s been happening.