Partial government shutdown begins after DHS funding deal collapses
A partial government shutdown is underway after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security through September. But DHS isn't the only shutdown wreaking havoc on Washington right now.
A partial government shutdown is underway after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security through September. But DHS isn't the only shutdown wreaking havoc on Washington right now.
How to treat and prevent norovirus
Norovirus is spreading again, causing vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. Doctors say most cases clear up in a few days, but prevention is key.
Norovirus is spreading again, causing vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. Doctors say most cases clear up in a few days, but prevention is key.
Chicago Winter Jazz Fair returns to Chicago Cultural Center this weekend | ChicagoNOW
The Jazz Institute of Chicago will host its annual Winter Jazz Fest at the Chicago Cultural Center this Friday. Executive Director Heather Ireland Robinson joined us to preview the performances and special tributes planned for the event.
The Jazz Institute of Chicago will host its annual Winter Jazz Fest at the Chicago Cultural Center this Friday. Executive Director Heather Ireland Robinson joined us to preview the performances and special tributes planned for the event.
Expert shares why cutting sugar matters for your liver | ChicagoNOW
Health educator Troy Duell from Centurion Health discussed hidden sugars in everyday foods and how reducing intake can support liver health.
Health educator Troy Duell from Centurion Health discussed hidden sugars in everyday foods and how reducing intake can support liver health.
New PBS series highlights local efforts to strengthen democracy | ChicagoNOW
A new series from WTTW spotlights five Chicago-area residents working to strengthen democracy in their communities.
A new series from WTTW spotlights five Chicago-area residents working to strengthen democracy in their communities.
Chicago police investigating connection between deadly carjackings
Chicago police continue to search for suspects in a pair of deadly carjackings last week.
Chicago police continue to search for suspects in a pair of deadly carjackings last week.
Chicago-area man charged with spending $9K with stolen credit card
A Tinley Park man has been charged with aggravated identity theft after using a stolen credit card to make a $9,100 purchase.
A Tinley Park man has been charged with aggravated identity theft after using a stolen credit card to make a $9,100 purchase.
How the partial government shutdown is impacting Chicago airports
The partial government shutdown is affecting air travel, including at Chicago airports.
The partial government shutdown is affecting air travel, including at Chicago airports.
Chicago police investigating connection between deadly carjackings
Police are still looking for two carjackers they say are responsible for two deadly shootings last week.
Police are still looking for two carjackers they say are responsible for two deadly shootings last week.
Illinois woman charged with choking girl, 15, during argument about politics: 'I will kill you'
A suburban Chicago woman was accused of choking and repeatedly assaulting a teenage girl during a domestic argument inside an apartment earlier this month.
A suburban Chicago woman was accused of choking and repeatedly assaulting a teenage girl during a domestic argument inside an apartment earlier this month.
Big changes underway in Chicago’s 26th Ward
Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Woman shot twice in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood
A woman was shot twice early Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
A woman was shot twice early Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from rare cancer
The teenager who fought for her father's release from ICE detention has died. Ofelia Torres, 16, passed away Friday from an aggressive form of cancer.
The teenager who fought for her father's release from ICE detention has died. Ofelia Torres, 16, passed away Friday from an aggressive form of cancer.
Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from cancer
The Chicago teenager who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody last year, has died from a rare cancer, according to a family spokesperson.
The Chicago teenager who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody last year, has died from a rare cancer, according to a family spokesperson.
Man shot and killed on Chicago's South Side
A man was shot several times and killed Sunday night in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
A man was shot several times and killed Sunday night in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Record high likely as temps surge into the 60s
Unseasonably warm air will likely push Chicago past a long-standing record today before temperatures ease slightly and fluctuate through the rest of the week.
Unseasonably warm air will likely push Chicago past a long-standing record today before temperatures ease slightly and fluctuate through the rest of the week.
Russian nationals in Chicago demand justice for Aleksei Navalny
Dozens of Russian nationals rallied in downtown Chicago one day after reports surfaced that Russian dissident Aleksei Navalny, who according to the Russian government, died from natural causes in an arctic prison, was in fact, poisoned by a foreign toxin.
Dozens of Russian nationals rallied in downtown Chicago one day after reports surfaced that Russian dissident Aleksei Navalny, who according to the Russian government, died from natural causes in an arctic prison, was in fact, poisoned by a foreign toxin.
Rogers Park tenants fight back against landlord
Some Rogers Park tenants continue to fight back against their landlord. And now - there are claims of retaliation.
Some Rogers Park tenants continue to fight back against their landlord. And now - there are claims of retaliation.
After devastating blaze, Renewal Life Church worships again as they rebuild
Renewal Life Church has reopened in a temporary South Shore location after a Thanksgiving fire destroyed its Englewood building, with support from the community helping the congregation begin rebuilding.
Renewal Life Church has reopened in a temporary South Shore location after a Thanksgiving fire destroyed its Englewood building, with support from the community helping the congregation begin rebuilding.
Chicago Russians rally against Putin
They fled their native Russia fearing their opposition to the war against Ukraine could land them in prison. Today this group of Russian nationals stood together to condemn Vladimir Putin after learning the cause of death of countryman Aleksei Navalny.
They fled their native Russia fearing their opposition to the war against Ukraine could land them in prison. Today this group of Russian nationals stood together to condemn Vladimir Putin after learning the cause of death of countryman Aleksei Navalny.