Former Chicago executive explores life after career loss in new book
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After losing a longtime leadership role following a company acquisition, author Geoff Curtis opens up about identity, burnout and finding meaning in the uncertain space between careers in his new book, “Embracing Your Own Purgatory.”

Chicago police host weekend gun turn-in events: 'No questions asked'
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CPD Community Policing Director Glenn Brooks discusses upcoming “no questions asked” gun turn-in events, community safety efforts and ongoing concerns about crime across Chicago, including on the CTA.

Chicago Public Schools faces massive budget deficit as fears grow over cuts
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Chicago Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson breaks down how CPS ended up facing a $732 million deficit and what options leaders may have to avoid major impacts on students, staffing and programs.

Chicago burglary crew hit 25 businesses in less than a month

Chicago police are warning business owners across several neighborhoods after a string of overnight burglaries targeting cash registers and ATMS.

Aurora undocumented immigrant sentenced for attacking ICE officers, deputy

An undocumented immigrant from west suburban Aurora was sentenced last week after attacking ICE officers and a sheriff's deputy during his arrest last summer, prosecutors said.

Chicago man charged in two armed robberies, business theft

A Chicago man is charged in two armed robberies from February and March and a business theft in April, police said.

Fight videos raise school safety questions at Chicago charter school
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 Tonight, a mother and daughter are speaking out.  They claim the Chicago charter school failed to stop the bullying before it spiraled out of control.  Tia Ewing has more on the family's message.

Cook County facing huge payout to homeowners
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A federal judge’s ruling against Cook County this week is raising big questions about how property tax debt is handled in the state.  Lauren Scafidi explains how it could also cost taxpayers millions.

Des Plaines condo fire victims file lawsuit against NICOR, management company
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 It has been more than a week and many people are still recovering from an explosion at a condo building in Des Plaines. The community is now demanding answers. An attorney representing 3 of the 8 victims says this tragedy may have been preventable and now, those victims are suing both the building’s management company and NICOR Gas. They claim residents reported smelling gas, but the response wasn’t thorough enough.     Leslie Moreno joins us live in Des Plaines with more on the lawsuit.

Fan falls into visiting bullpen during Royals-White Sox game

A fan fell into the visiting bullpen at Rate Field on Wednesday night, causing a delay during the Royals-White Sox game.

Victims sue Nicor Gas, management company after Des Plaines condo fire

Three victims of the Des Plaines condo explosion have filed a lawsuit against Nicor Gas and the building’s management company, alleging a reported gas leak was not properly addressed before the blast that left them critically injured.