New Middle East tensions on Christmas Eve
As Christians prepare to celebrate midnight mass in Bethlehem, the White House is warning Israel to back off any new threats of military occupation in Gaza.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations
A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before delivery, according to the CEO of an Indiana-based seafood distributor.
Chicago crime: Trio sought after CTA knifepoint robbery, police say
Chicago police are asking for help identifying three suspects after a knifepoint robbery on a CTA train.
4 Cook County women charged in $1,400 theft, high-speed chase, prosecutors say
Four women were accused of stealing more than $1,400 worth of merchandise from the Villa Park Burlington earlier this week.
A Wrigleyville bar turns into a festive Santa Baby Christmas pop-up
Stolen Saddle, a country-themed bar in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, has transformed into a festive “Santa Baby” Christmas pop-up. The space is filled with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations, immersive photo ops and holiday drinks. Staff say it takes about three weeks to set everything up, with months of planning going into the pop-up each year.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked before Illinois delivery | ChicagoLIVE
A nearly $400,000 shipment of lobster headed to Illinois Costco stores was stolen after criminals posing as a legitimate carrier hijacked the load.
Chicago man arrested minutes after stabbing in alleged hate crime
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges, including a hate crime, for allegedly stabbing another man on Monday.
Chicago woman arrested 20 minutes after violent CTA bus attack, police say
A Chicago woman was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent incident on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon.
Shooting reported on Chicago's Kennedy Expressway, ISP investigating
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported shooting on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.
$1M Powerball ticket sold in Chicago suburb as jackpot climbs to $1.7B
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.
Man killed, 3 others wounded in Chicago Christmas Eve shooting
One man is dead and three others were wounded in a shooting just after midnight on Chicago’s South Side.
Chicago weather: Your Christmas Eve forecast
It's Christmas Eve, and here's the forecast for Chicago.
3 Chicago area teens charged in sexual assault of classmate at graduation party: prosecutors
Three suburban teens were charged in connection with the sexual assault of their classmate during a graduation party in DuPage County.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Chicago dog tests positive for rabies, first in decades
PAWS Chicago confirmed that a dog that tested positive for rabies was in their care this summer.
Man picks up DoorDashing on top of day job to buy engagement ring: “I don’t care how long it takes"
Bradley Cho has actually gotten offers from jewelers and followers to help him reach his goal faster, but has said he'd rather work hard and show his commitment to his girlfriend by continuing his DoorDashing journey.
Chicago area man calls 911, says he killed his wife: police
A Batavia man was arrested after he called 911 and said he had killed his wife, whom police found fatally wounded.
Pope Leo disappointed over Illinois' passage of 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.