Feds crack down on trucking industry, Elmhurst company sued
Federal officials say a nationwide enforcement push has already taken nearly 2,000 unsafe drivers and vehicles off the road. Now, allegations against a suburban Chicago company are coming to light.
Federal officials say a nationwide enforcement push has already taken nearly 2,000 unsafe drivers and vehicles off the road. Now, allegations against a suburban Chicago company are coming to light.
What the 'Big Beautiful Bill' means for medicaid in Illinois
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
Congressional Republicans aim to fund DHS, without Democrats
For lawmakers returning to Washington, restoring funding to DHS is a top priority, but the GOP caucus needs to resolve issues among themselves.
For lawmakers returning to Washington, restoring funding to DHS is a top priority, but the GOP caucus needs to resolve issues among themselves.
Chicago alderman meets with Meta about teen trends
Chicago leaders are turning to Meta for help getting control over teen takeovers. Alderman William Hall, from the 6th Ward, and others had another meeting with the social media company on Monday.
Chicago leaders are turning to Meta for help getting control over teen takeovers. Alderman William Hall, from the 6th Ward, and others had another meeting with the social media company on Monday.
Trump and Pope Leo clash over Iran War, policy and criticism
A growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, with both trading sharp criticism over war, immigration, and global policy.
A growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, with both trading sharp criticism over war, immigration, and global policy.
Chicago South Loop restaurant broken into, cash register stolen: 'Just stop'
A new South Loop restaurant was broken into, and sledgehammer-wielding thieves took a cash register.
A new South Loop restaurant was broken into, and sledgehammer-wielding thieves took a cash register.
New South Loop restaurant burglarized, suspects sought
Police are investigating a break-in at a South Loop restaurant. Leslie Moreno reports.
Police are investigating a break-in at a South Loop restaurant. Leslie Moreno reports.
Monarch butterfly numbers rise as migration to Chicago nears | ChicagoLIVE
A strong increase in overwintering populations could mean more monarchs returning to Chicago this spring and summer.
A strong increase in overwintering populations could mean more monarchs returning to Chicago this spring and summer.
Wisconsin sheriff sues Illinois woman over immigration detention claims | ChicagoLIVE
A Wisconsin sheriff alleges a Skokie woman falsely claimed she was detained, calling the story a hoax and seeking $1 million in damages.
A Wisconsin sheriff alleges a Skokie woman falsely claimed she was detained, calling the story a hoax and seeking $1 million in damages.
U.S. truck drivers sue company over alleged underpayment scheme | ChicagoLIVE
A lawsuit claims drivers were underpaid through altered load prices and misclassification, seeking damages for wage and labor violations.
A lawsuit claims drivers were underpaid through altered load prices and misclassification, seeking damages for wage and labor violations.
Millionaire tax proposal could reshape Illinois finances, study finds | ChicagoLIVE
A new report outlines how additional revenue from high earners could support schools, reduce property taxes and stimulate the economy.
A new report outlines how additional revenue from high earners could support schools, reduce property taxes and stimulate the economy.
Home sales slow amid rising mortgage rates, limited supply | ChicagoLIVE
Sales of existing homes fell in March, as higher mortgage rates and limited inventory continue to pressure buyers and dampen demand.
Sales of existing homes fell in March, as higher mortgage rates and limited inventory continue to pressure buyers and dampen demand.
Illinois data center boom tied to rising utility bills, experts say
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
Shooting near downtown Aurora leaves man in critical condition, police say
A man was injured in a shooting near Aurora’s downtown river area early Monday, authorities said.
A man was injured in a shooting near Aurora’s downtown river area early Monday, authorities said.
2 officers hurt, man arrested after domestic disturbance in Chicago suburb
A domestic disturbance in southwest suburban Orland Park left one man in custody and two police officers injured, authorities said.
A domestic disturbance in southwest suburban Orland Park left one man in custody and two police officers injured, authorities said.
Immersive Anne Frank exhibits opens at Griffin MSI | ChicagoNOW
The exhibit gives visitors a chance to experience a full-scale recreation of the Annex while learning more about Anne Frank’s life and legacy.
The exhibit gives visitors a chance to experience a full-scale recreation of the Annex while learning more about Anne Frank’s life and legacy.
UChicago Medicine adds 24/7 doulas to labor and delivery care | ChicagoNOW
A new partnership is bringing around-the-clock doula support to eligible patients in Chicago
A new partnership is bringing around-the-clock doula support to eligible patients in Chicago
Which airplane seat is the germiest? Here’s what we know | ChicagoNOW
Experts say passengers in aisle seats face more contact with others, increasing exposure to germs during flights.
Experts say passengers in aisle seats face more contact with others, increasing exposure to germs during flights.
Could taxing millionaires lower property taxes in Illinois? What to know
Tom Demmer of the Illinois Policy Institute explains a new study on a proposed millionaire tax, the constitutional hurdles, and the potential risks and rewards for Illinois residents.
Tom Demmer of the Illinois Policy Institute explains a new study on a proposed millionaire tax, the constitutional hurdles, and the potential risks and rewards for Illinois residents.
Why Labrinth is no longer part of ‘Euphoria’ | ChicagoNOW
The musician behind HBO’s “Euphoria” says he’s stepping away from the show after speaking out about his experience in the industry.
The musician behind HBO’s “Euphoria” says he’s stepping away from the show after speaking out about his experience in the industry.