Delivery robots crash twice in Chicago, raising safety concerns
After two recent delivery robot crashes into a Chicago bus shelter, city leaders and tech experts discuss reliability, safety risks, and what needs to change as autonomous machines expand on city streets.
After two recent delivery robot crashes into a Chicago bus shelter, city leaders and tech experts discuss reliability, safety risks, and what needs to change as autonomous machines expand on city streets.
Chicago firefighter Michael Altman’s funeral postponed as wife goes into labor
Funeral services for Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman have been postponed after his wife went into labor.
Funeral services for Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman have been postponed after his wife went into labor.
Illinois mom uses kids' birthdays to win $800K lottery jackpot
An Illinois mom turned her kids’ birthdays into an $800K lottery win.
An Illinois mom turned her kids’ birthdays into an $800K lottery win.
Chicago enacts curfew to stop teen takeover
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
Chicago crime: Teen boy critically wounded in Southwest Side shooting
Chicago police say a 17-year-old was critically wounded in a shooting early Thursday on the Southwest Side.
Chicago police say a 17-year-old was critically wounded in a shooting early Thursday on the Southwest Side.
“Don’t click, it’s a trick”: Alexi Giannoulias warns of DMV text scam surge
The Illinois Secretary of State explains how scammers impersonating the DMV are targeting residents with fake payment demands, what red flags to watch for, and what to do if you’ve already clicked.
The Illinois Secretary of State explains how scammers impersonating the DMV are targeting residents with fake payment demands, what red flags to watch for, and what to do if you’ve already clicked.
Chicago teen takeover prompts curfew enforcement, alderman says
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
A reported teen takeover in Chicago's Loop led to a curfew order Wednesday night.
Man found dead after early morning house fire on Chicago's South Side
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
Man found dead after South Side house fire
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago weather: Possible severe weather after warm morning gives way to big temperature swing
A dramatic temperature swing and the threat of severe storms will shape the weather across Chicagoland today.
A dramatic temperature swing and the threat of severe storms will shape the weather across Chicagoland today.
Lake Villa man charged after investigators find 80GB of child exploitation material: officials
A Lake Villa man has been charged in a child exploitation investigation, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A Lake Villa man has been charged in a child exploitation investigation, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Search intensifies for a missing Lake Station 18-year-old man
The days are growing longer for a Northwest Indiana family as police investigate the disappearance of an 18-year-old man. Kasey Chronis is in Lake Station where he was last seen Sunday night.
The days are growing longer for a Northwest Indiana family as police investigate the disappearance of an 18-year-old man. Kasey Chronis is in Lake Station where he was last seen Sunday night.
DCFS history leading up to Round Lake Beach boy's death
New details in the death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce, from Round Lake Beach. He died back in February. Prosecutors claim it was due to long term abuse and malnourishment. The child's mother and her boyfriend are being charged. Leslie Moreno joins us live with the new information.
New details in the death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce, from Round Lake Beach. He died back in February. Prosecutors claim it was due to long term abuse and malnourishment. The child's mother and her boyfriend are being charged. Leslie Moreno joins us live with the new information.
Possible human remains found in Will County
An investigation is underway after possible human remains, including a skull, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in Will County.
An investigation is underway after possible human remains, including a skull, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in Will County.
3 children, 71-year-old man killed in Chicago-area house fire
Four people, including three local students, died in a house fire early Wednesday in Chicago's south suburbs.
Four people, including three local students, died in a house fire early Wednesday in Chicago's south suburbs.
Mayor's vetoes subminimum wage freeze, social media lawsuit | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the subminimum wage freeze. And, social media platforms are being sued over addiction. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the subminimum wage freeze. And, social media platforms are being sued over addiction. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
New DCFS report reveals at least 7 complaints prior to 8-year-old boy's death
A newly-released report from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services reveals multiple prior complaints in the death of an 8-year-old boy, raising new questions about the agency’s handling of the case.
A newly-released report from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services reveals multiple prior complaints in the death of an 8-year-old boy, raising new questions about the agency’s handling of the case.
David Byrne's 'Theater of the Mind' debuts at Goodman Theatre | The Chicago Report
A new theatrical production opens Wednesday night in Chicago. It's part theater, part haunted house, part science experiment and is the brainchild of David Byrne.
A new theatrical production opens Wednesday night in Chicago. It's part theater, part haunted house, part science experiment and is the brainchild of David Byrne.
Chicago weather: Severe thunderstorms could impact the Cubs home opener on Thursday
Warm, springlike weather Wednesday will give way to a threat of severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening—including large hail and damaging winds—before sharply colder air arrives by Friday.
Warm, springlike weather Wednesday will give way to a threat of severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening—including large hail and damaging winds—before sharply colder air arrives by Friday.
City Council meeting shifts focus to Loyola student’s murder | The Chicago Report
Today's City Council meeting with the Committee on Immigration and Refugee Rights took a different turn when some speakers shifted the focus to the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.
Today's City Council meeting with the Committee on Immigration and Refugee Rights took a different turn when some speakers shifted the focus to the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.