How Chicago beat New York and Orlando for the permanent Candy Hall of Fame | ChicagoNOW
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We’ve known the Candy Hall of Fame Experience was coming, but now we’re going behind the curtain with Chief Wonder Maker Janet Planet to find out how this massive 60,000-square-foot project actually came together.

Flights cut at O'Hare Airport to address delays
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The FAA says you'll soon have fewer options at O'Hare Airport as the agency is cutting back on daily flights

May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.

CPS to restore special education services for Catholic school students after backlash

Chicago Public Schools will restore special education instructional services for students in Catholic schools after previously ending the federally funded program early, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday.

Riverdale man charged with attempted murder in coworker stabbing, sheriff says

A Riverdale man has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities said he stabbed a coworker during an argument in unincorporated Cook County.

Inspector general says Chicago lacks tools to track and collect city debt
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Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg details findings that the city’s finance department is struggling to manage and recover unpaid fines and fees, raising concerns about accountability and impact on taxpayers.

SUV crashes into bicyclist, rolls over on Chicago's SW Side

A bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV in a crash late Thursday night in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.

Family of Chicago crash victim files wrongful death lawsuit
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The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road. 

Naperville teacher named IL Teacher of the Year
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It was a huge surprise at a local high school. One teacher thought it was just another day and then he was awarded the honor of a lifetime this afternoon. Lauren Scafidi brings us to Naperville Central High School. 

Titanic exhibit at Volo Museum floods
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 A strange thing happened at the Volo Museum. The Titanic exhibit flooded on the anniversary of the ship sinking in 1912. Joanie Lum has more on this odd occurrence.

Realistic-looking water guns raising safety concerns for kids
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Tonight, a warning for parents.  A popular water gun being sold right now could put your child in serious danger.  Tia Ewing has more on what you need to know. 

Helping other families of missing people with a new book
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It’s been just over a month since the body of a missing Blue Island father was found after a nationwide search. Now, his daughter is turning that painful experience into something she hopes can help others - going through the same thing. Leslie Moreno is live in Marionette Park with her story.

Heavy rain floods the Des Plaines River
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Tonight, several of you are dealing with flooding. It comes after days of heavy rain this week. And as you heard it's not over. Bret Buganski shows you how it is already impacting one business.

Extremist ordinance and teen trends | The Chicago Report
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Measure banning extremist ties among officers advances, and Hyde Park residents respond to recent teen trend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."