Man runs into burning Chicago home to save family of 5
Before any firefighter got to a housefire, a man ran into the burning home to make sure a family of five people got out safely.
Before any firefighter got to a housefire, a man ran into the burning home to make sure a family of five people got out safely.
Mother of Megan Bos calls for SAFE-T Act reform
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore jobs at Jewel-Osco
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
Missing Dolton teen and twin infants found safe; family says ordeal isn’t over
A 17-year-old mother and her 1-month-old twins were found safe after disappearing from a Dolton home, as the family raises concerns about a man they believe may have lured her away.
A 17-year-old mother and her 1-month-old twins were found safe after disappearing from a Dolton home, as the family raises concerns about a man they believe may have lured her away.
Gas prices remain unstable as the Iran War continues
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
Floodwaters swamp Port Barrington streets as Fox River nears crest
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Illinois lawmakers consider millionaire’s tax to pay for property tax relief, schools
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Progress made on bill eyed by Chicago Bears for new suburban stadium
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
65-year-old woman killed in Belmont Cragin hit-and-run
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
Explosion at Ottawa chemical plant leaves 2 workers injured
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Unidentified man found dead in water at suburban Chicago forest preserve
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Scientists investigate ‘zombie fish’ in Great Lakes waters | ChicagoLIVE
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
FBI investigates missing scientists amid online speculation | ChicagoLIVE
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Chicago Bears eye competitive edge over need in NFL Draft | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago City Council got ‘limited’ help from agency to make budget decisions: report
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.
Bears stadium plan includes property tax relief proposal | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
Chicago gang leader sentenced to life in prison
A leader of Chicago's Four Corner Hustlers gang was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a violent criminal enterprise that operated for decades on the West Side.
A leader of Chicago's Four Corner Hustlers gang was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a violent criminal enterprise that operated for decades on the West Side.
Bears stadium bill picks up momentum in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Explosion at Ottawa chemical plant leaves 2 workers injured
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Jonathan Frakes and PanCAN PurpleStride | ChicagoNOW
It is a disease known as the world’s toughest cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13 percent. But this month, thousands of people across the country are stepping up to change those odds. PanCAN’s PurpleStride is a nationwide effort to fund breakthrough research and support families facing pancreatic cancer. Legendary actor and director, Jonathan Frakes, joins to share his personal connection and how people can get involved.
It is a disease known as the world’s toughest cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13 percent. But this month, thousands of people across the country are stepping up to change those odds. PanCAN’s PurpleStride is a nationwide effort to fund breakthrough research and support families facing pancreatic cancer. Legendary actor and director, Jonathan Frakes, joins to share his personal connection and how people can get involved.