Inside ransomware risks, AI's role in cybersecurity
More than one week after Evanston Township High School was targeted in a ransomware attack. The incident is highlighting the growing cyber threats facing schools and other institutions across the country. Kasey Chronis takes a deeper look at the evolving threat of ransomware and AI's role in cybersecurity.
More than one week after Evanston Township High School was targeted in a ransomware attack. The incident is highlighting the growing cyber threats facing schools and other institutions across the country. Kasey Chronis takes a deeper look at the evolving threat of ransomware and AI's role in cybersecurity.
Chicago City Council rejects sweepstake machine ban, parent accountability for teen takeovers
Chicago City Council rejected two controversial proposals today — one targeting sweepstakes machines and another aimed at holding parents more accountable for the actions of their children.
Chicago City Council rejected two controversial proposals today — one targeting sweepstakes machines and another aimed at holding parents more accountable for the actions of their children.
Family of Jack Murray reaches $10.5M settlement with Elk Grove Village
The family of Jack Murray has reached a $10.5 million settlement with Elk Grove Village, resolving a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting in 2023.
The family of Jack Murray has reached a $10.5 million settlement with Elk Grove Village, resolving a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting in 2023.
$10.5M settlement in Elk Grove Village police shooting
We're following an update out of the northwest suburbs involving a deadly police shooting in Elk Grove Village. The family of 24-year-old Jack Murray, who was shot and killed by police in 2023, has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the village. Leslie Moreno joins us live in master control with the latest.
We're following an update out of the northwest suburbs involving a deadly police shooting in Elk Grove Village. The family of 24-year-old Jack Murray, who was shot and killed by police in 2023, has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the village. Leslie Moreno joins us live in master control with the latest.
Man facing charges for deadly shooting earlier this week
A 38-year-old man is accused of killing a 63-year-old man during a shooting involving police.
A 38-year-old man is accused of killing a 63-year-old man during a shooting involving police.
COPA releases video of Ella French shooting
We're now getting a look at the body camera from Chicago Police fallen officer Ella French of what really happened the night she was killed.
We're now getting a look at the body camera from Chicago Police fallen officer Ella French of what really happened the night she was killed.
Arrest made in deadly shooting in Lansing
Police made an arrest in a shooting in Lansing.
Police made an arrest in a shooting in Lansing.
Former employee charged in fatal Lansing workplace shooting: police
A man has been charged with the murder of a 48-year-old man after a shooting inside a Lansing office earlier this month, according to Lansing Police.
A man has been charged with the murder of a 48-year-old man after a shooting inside a Lansing office earlier this month, according to Lansing Police.
Two injured after scrap metal spills from semi on I-90: officials
Two people were injured after a crash involving a semi-truck carrying scrap metal on I-90 on Wednesday, according to Illinois State Police.
Two people were injured after a crash involving a semi-truck carrying scrap metal on I-90 on Wednesday, according to Illinois State Police.
How AI is changing cybersecurity: Expert shares ransomware and online safety tips
A ransomware attack at Evanston Township High School is highlighting growing cybersecurity threats, as experts warn that AI is making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.
A ransomware attack at Evanston Township High School is highlighting growing cybersecurity threats, as experts warn that AI is making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.
Chicago man charged with killing 63-year-old in Uptown earlier this week
A Chicago man has been charged with the murder of a 63-year-old man after a shooting on the North Side earlier this week, according to police.
A Chicago man has been charged with the murder of a 63-year-old man after a shooting on the North Side earlier this week, according to police.
Chicago weather: Severe storm threat misses city, flooding concerns remain
Chicago avoided the worst of Wednesday's severe weather, but localized flooding remains possible tonight before cooler, drier conditions arrive through Saturday and rain returns Sunday.
Chicago avoided the worst of Wednesday's severe weather, but localized flooding remains possible tonight before cooler, drier conditions arrive through Saturday and rain returns Sunday.
Cook County awards $5M to violence prevention groups, $15M more coming in July
Cook County is awarding $5 million to nine community organizations for violence intervention programs and opening applications for an additional $15 million in grants as gun homicides continue to decline across the county.
Cook County is awarding $5 million to nine community organizations for violence intervention programs and opening applications for an additional $15 million in grants as gun homicides continue to decline across the county.
$20 million to be given to violence prevention programs
Chicago counted fewer murders last year than any year since 1965. And Cook County says it knows part of why, so it’s putting $20 million more behind it.
Chicago counted fewer murders last year than any year since 1965. And Cook County says it knows part of why, so it’s putting $20 million more behind it.
Damage remains after last week's severe storms in Oak Lawn
Neighborhoods still cleaning up from last week's storms.
Neighborhoods still cleaning up from last week's storms.
'That Chicago wasn't available to me': Michelle Obama reflects on Presidential Center location
The love that the Obamas have for Chicago is unwavering. Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on how the new Obama Presidential Center makes her feel.
The love that the Obamas have for Chicago is unwavering. Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on how the new Obama Presidential Center makes her feel.
Chicago History Museum's 'Us at 250' uses art to reexamine America's story
The Chicago History Museum's new "Us at 250" exhibition uses art and historical documents to examine America's founding ideals, their lasting impact, and ongoing issues of justice, displacement, and civic engagement.
The Chicago History Museum's new "Us at 250" exhibition uses art and historical documents to examine America's founding ideals, their lasting impact, and ongoing issues of justice, displacement, and civic engagement.
Chicago History Museum's 'Us at 250' reexamines America
250 years of America's history told through a wheelbarrow. It's a story of land, loss, and communities that refused to disappear. Tia Ewing takes us inside the exhibit challenging how we remember our nation's past.
250 years of America's history told through a wheelbarrow. It's a story of land, loss, and communities that refused to disappear. Tia Ewing takes us inside the exhibit challenging how we remember our nation's past.
Chicago legal analyst explains US-Iran war peace deal | ChicagoLIVE
As negotiations continue over the Iran peace deal, concerns are rising over unresolved terms. University of Chicago Law School's Pegah Banihashemi breaks down the latest developments.
As negotiations continue over the Iran peace deal, concerns are rising over unresolved terms. University of Chicago Law School's Pegah Banihashemi breaks down the latest developments.
There’s a new buzzworthy role at the Obama Presidential Center | ChicagoLIVE
The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.
The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.