Flights cut at O'Hare Airport to address delays
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The FAA says you'll soon have fewer options at O'Hare Airport as the agency is cutting back on daily flights

May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.

CPS to restore special education services for Catholic school students after backlash

Chicago Public Schools will restore special education instructional services for students in Catholic schools after previously ending the federally funded program early, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday.

Riverdale man charged with attempted murder in coworker stabbing, sheriff says

A Riverdale man has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities said he stabbed a coworker during an argument in unincorporated Cook County.

Inspector general says Chicago lacks tools to track and collect city debt
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Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg details findings that the city’s finance department is struggling to manage and recover unpaid fines and fees, raising concerns about accountability and impact on taxpayers.

SUV crashes into bicyclist, rolls over on Chicago's SW Side

A bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV in a crash late Thursday night in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.

Family of Chicago crash victim files wrongful death lawsuit
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The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road. 

Naperville teacher named IL Teacher of the Year
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It was a huge surprise at a local high school. One teacher thought it was just another day and then he was awarded the honor of a lifetime this afternoon. Lauren Scafidi brings us to Naperville Central High School. 

Titanic exhibit at Volo Museum floods
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 A strange thing happened at the Volo Museum. The Titanic exhibit flooded on the anniversary of the ship sinking in 1912. Joanie Lum has more on this odd occurrence.

Realistic-looking water guns raising safety concerns for kids
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Tonight, a warning for parents.  A popular water gun being sold right now could put your child in serious danger.  Tia Ewing has more on what you need to know. 

Helping other families of missing people with a new book
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It’s been just over a month since the body of a missing Blue Island father was found after a nationwide search. Now, his daughter is turning that painful experience into something she hopes can help others - going through the same thing. Leslie Moreno is live in Marionette Park with her story.

Heavy rain floods the Des Plaines River
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Tonight, several of you are dealing with flooding. It comes after days of heavy rain this week. And as you heard it's not over. Bret Buganski shows you how it is already impacting one business.

Extremist ordinance and teen trends | The Chicago Report
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Measure banning extremist ties among officers advances, and Hyde Park residents respond to recent teen trend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Family files wrongful death lawsuit in fatal Chicago South Side crash

The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road.

Chicago shootings tick up in 2026 | The Chicago Report
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After years of declines, Chicago shootings are ticking up in 2026.  The city has seen 105 homicides through the first week of April, up slightly from the 98 killings seen in the same time period in 2025, according to city violence data.  Another 266 people have suffered non-fatal gunshot injuries since the start of the year.  Summer has not even started yet-- and many are concerned the warmer weather may bring more violence.   Here to weigh in is former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. 

Beloved Naperville Central teacher named 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year

A longtime Naperville Central teacher has been named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Social studies teacher Seth Brady, with more than two decades in the classroom, was surprised with the honor at his school, where colleagues and students say his impact goes far beyond the classroom.