Bolingbrook residents face proposed $14 monthly water bill increase
Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta discusses a proposed water and sewer rate increase and the community meeting where residents can share their concerns.
Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta discusses a proposed water and sewer rate increase and the community meeting where residents can share their concerns.
Chicago cop suspended after telling person, ‘we stopped you because you are ugly as f***’: COPA
A Chicago police officer was caught on body-worn camera telling a person, "We stopped you because you are ugly as f***," after an encounter that the Civilian Office of Police Accountability determined involved an unjustified stop and search.
A Chicago police officer was caught on body-worn camera telling a person, "We stopped you because you are ugly as f***," after an encounter that the Civilian Office of Police Accountability determined involved an unjustified stop and search.
Plainfield police seize 650 toilet paper rolls from Homecoming hijinks
A 650-roll toilet paper operation has been thwarted in suburban Plainfield — and police say the evidence was stacked high.
A 650-roll toilet paper operation has been thwarted in suburban Plainfield — and police say the evidence was stacked high.
Chicago celebrates new affordable housing project on West Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating a new affordable housing development on Chicago’s West Side.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating a new affordable housing development on Chicago’s West Side.
Chicago speed cameras ticketed a driver every 48 seconds in 2025
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Illinois proposal would make gunmakers help cover costs of gun violence
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
Chicago alders push to expand bus, bike lane camera tickets citywide
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.
Illinois jails underreported restraint chair use, investigation finds
Reporter Grace Hauck discusses an investigation into restraint chair use in Illinois jails, recent declines and alternatives for people in custody.
Reporter Grace Hauck discusses an investigation into restraint chair use in Illinois jails, recent declines and alternatives for people in custody.
Barrington woman accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old boy
A suburban Chicago woman faces six felony charges in connection with allegations involving a 16-year-old boy.
A suburban Chicago woman faces six felony charges in connection with allegations involving a 16-year-old boy.
How to register to vote in Illinois for the 2026 Midterm Elections
With the 2026 Midterm Election coming up this fall, it's time again to make sure you are registered to vote.
With the 2026 Midterm Election coming up this fall, it's time again to make sure you are registered to vote.
Chicago mayoral candidate pitches 5-point plan to keep Bears at Soldier Field
A Chicago mayoral candidate is proposing a five-point plan to keep the Bears from moving out of the city.
A Chicago mayoral candidate is proposing a five-point plan to keep the Bears from moving out of the city.
Hundreds of dads welcome students back to school in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
Cook County Jail inmate found with fentanyl pills, officials say
The fentanyl pills were found in a pocket sewn into his pant leg, the sheriff's office said.
The fentanyl pills were found in a pocket sewn into his pant leg, the sheriff's office said.
Cooler weather settles in across Chicagoland
Cooler weather and southern showers lead the Chicagoland forecast today.
Cooler weather and southern showers lead the Chicagoland forecast today.
Former Chicago Heights police officer charged with distributing child sex abuse material
A former Chicago Heights police officer is behind bars after being charged with distributing child sex abuse material.
A former Chicago Heights police officer is behind bars after being charged with distributing child sex abuse material.
District 130 parents, teachers raise concerns over dirty schools after custodial switch
The District 130 School Board heard testimony Tuesday night about unsanitary conditions in classrooms, bathrooms and school buildings.
The District 130 School Board heard testimony Tuesday night about unsanitary conditions in classrooms, bathrooms and school buildings.
District 130 parents, teachers sound alarm over dirty schools after custodial switch
The District 130 School Board heard dirty details about the unsanitary conditions in classrooms, bathrooms and buildings on Tuesday night.
The District 130 School Board heard dirty details about the unsanitary conditions in classrooms, bathrooms and buildings on Tuesday night.
Gov. Pritzker on Midway Blitz 1 year later, Flock camera crackdown | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker spoke out on the one year mark for Operation Midway Blitz, saying the harm continues one year later. And, the latest on the Flock camera crackdown. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Gov. Pritzker spoke out on the one year mark for Operation Midway Blitz, saying the harm continues one year later. And, the latest on the Flock camera crackdown. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
CTA, Pace reduced fares coming for SNAP recipients under expanded Access program
NITA is expanding its Access program, which offers reduced transit fares to riders receiving SNAP benefits, to include CTA and Pace.
NITA is expanding its Access program, which offers reduced transit fares to riders receiving SNAP benefits, to include CTA and Pace.
NITA's reduced fare program expands to CTA, Pace
A program making public transit more affordable for thousands of Chicago-area riders is expanding this fall.
A program making public transit more affordable for thousands of Chicago-area riders is expanding this fall.