Young Chicago mother of 4 shot, killed after school pickup

A family is mourning the loss of a young mother after a deadly shooting during what should have been a routine school pickup. 

Young Chicago mother of 4 killed after school pickup
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A family is mourning the loss of a young mother after a deadly shooting during what should have been a routine school pickup last week.

Smash-and-grab burglaries hit Blue Island, South Loop businesses overnight
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Business owners in Blue Island and Chicago’s South Loop are dealing with another round of overnight smash-and-grab break-ins. Police say thieves targeted a gaming café and a dispensary, as concerns grow over repeat crimes and their impact on small businesses.

Chicago police car rammed during street takeover
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Two street takeovers, days apart, in different parts of Chicago. Here's what police are saying and what videos posted to social media are showing.

After-prom party shooting leaves Michigan City student dead, 2 injured
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A Michigan City High School student was killed and two others were seriously hurt in a shooting at an after-prom party in Northwest Indiana. Investigators are still searching for the shooter as the community mourns and a reward is offered for information.

Iowa mass shooting suspect captured at metro Atlanta hotel

Federal agents captured a teenager wanted for a mass shooting in Iowa at a hotel in Forest Park on Monday morning.

Suburban Chicago woman accused of high-speed chase, biting officer held in custody

A suburban Chicago woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and biting an officer during her arrest will be held in custody until her next court date, prosecutors said.

Twin Towers in Chicago? Engineer proposes massive tech complex | ChicagoLIVE
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Raphael Chryslar is proposing a futuristic Chicago campus inspired by New York’s original Twin Towers – complete with data centers, STEM labs and high-tech security systems. 

Route 66 at 100: A look back at the iconic highway
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Route 66 is turning 100 this year. Built in 1926 to help travelers head west, the highway runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Chelsea Torres reports on the route’s historic legacy and what it looks like today.

Advocacy groups push for oversight as data center growth expands in Joliet
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Isabela Jaimes with GreenLatinos discusses concerns over rapid data center expansion in Joliet, including environmental impact, community input and job creation.