Final 155 Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms | ChicagoLIVE
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue has rescued the final 155 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a controversial Wisconsin research breeder

'Turn yourself in': Aunt pleads for driver after 20-year-old killed on Route 394
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What began as a night out celebrating with family ended in tragedy for 20-year-old Mariyah Ford, who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking with her aunt in the emergency lane of Illinois Route 394.

Bears stadium update: Hammond focus, but no final decision yet
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The Bears say Hammond, Indiana, remains their focus as they weigh finances, timing and the possibility of combining the Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake sites, while George McCaskey confirms the team will remain the Chicago Bears.

Touchdown Arlington weighs in on Bears stadium update | ChicagoLIVE
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Touchdown Arlington's Ernie Rose joins ChicagoLIVE to weigh in on Bears stadium update news and his thoughts on if Arlington Heights is off the table for the Chicago Bears.

New report finds nearly 35% of US counties are maternity care deserts | ChicagoLIVE
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A new March of Dimes report is highlighting a maternity care access problem across the United States. The organization says that families living in maternity care deserts travel three times further on average to reach labor and delivery services. Michelle Adeniyi from March of Dimes joins to explain more about the findings of this report.

Breaking down Claire's full company revamp | ChicagoLIVE
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The nostalgic retailer is rolling out a full makeover for an entirely new generation. The changes include upgraded training, enhanced clinical and safety standards, redesigned piercing stations, and a larger selection of jewelry. Chief Merchandising Officer, Jillian Cueff, joins ChicagoLIVE to break down these new changes.

Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability

WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.

Shedd Aquarium welcomes 4 more rescued belugas from Marineland

Four more beluga whales rescued from the former Marineland facility in Ontario, Canada, have arrived at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.

Chicago custodian fatally shot inside elementary school identified

The Cook County medical examiner has identified the custodian whose death this week inside a Chicago elementary school was ruled a homicide.

Winning $1.04B Powerball ticket sold in Illinois: Here's where

An Illinois Lottery player is waking up a billionaire after winning Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot. Here's where the ticket was sold.

Illinois Realtors launches effort to boost housing supply
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Illinois Realtors’ Jeff Baker explains how a new initiative aims to remove local building barriers and increase the state’s housing supply.

Chicago’s Leo Catholic High School celebrates 100 years
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Leo Catholic High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary as students begin the 2026-27 academic year in Chicago.

Police K9s face growing danger from accidental fentanyl exposure
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Police K9s play a critical role in detecting drugs, but accidental exposure to deadly synthetic opioids like fentanyl can put both the dogs and their handlers at risk.

Chicago weather: Severe storms again possible today

Storms could once again turn severe across Chicagoland this afternoon, with damaging winds and tornadoes possible.

Chicago shootings leave 1 dead, 5 wounded overnight

A man was killed and five other people, including two teenagers, were wounded in shootings across Chicago Wednesday night into Thursday.