New PBS documentary explores impact of book bans nationwide | ChicagoNOW
A new documentary premiering on PBS follows librarians across the country as they navigate book restrictions and censorship in their communities.
A new documentary premiering on PBS follows librarians across the country as they navigate book restrictions and censorship in their communities.
Illinois coroner identifies body pulled from creek as missing Chicago-area man
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
Illinois early voting gets underway for 2026 primary races
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
What Democrats want in fight over ICE funding
Congress has a little over a week to agree on funding for ICE after controversy over recent deadly shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
Congress has a little over a week to agree on funding for ICE after controversy over recent deadly shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota.
Aurora to host inaugural Chicago Junior All-Star Championship
Aurora’s Phillips Park Golf Course will host the first-ever Chicago Junior All-Star Championship this summer, bringing nearly 100 elite junior golfers to compete in a premier regional tournament.
Aurora’s Phillips Park Golf Course will host the first-ever Chicago Junior All-Star Championship this summer, bringing nearly 100 elite junior golfers to compete in a premier regional tournament.
Trump's call to nationalize elections 'not possible,' expert says
President Trump has recently called to "nationalize" elections in the U.S., but Carolyn Shapiro, a professor at Chicago's Kent College of Law, says that's not possible.
President Trump has recently called to "nationalize" elections in the U.S., but Carolyn Shapiro, a professor at Chicago's Kent College of Law, says that's not possible.
Man who plotted to kill President Trump in Florida gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.
Popular Logan Square bookstore to close, citing financial challenges
Open Books will close its Logan Square location after less than three years.
Open Books will close its Logan Square location after less than three years.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee hiring more than 3,000 workers: How to apply
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up for its 2026 season with a major hiring push, and some jobs start at $19 an hour. Here's how to apply.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up for its 2026 season with a major hiring push, and some jobs start at $19 an hour. Here's how to apply.
Chicago man who fired on officers during SWAT situation charged with nearly two dozen felonies
A 45-year-old Chicago man is facing charges in the attempted murder of Chicago police officers following a SWAT situation earlier this week.
A 45-year-old Chicago man is facing charges in the attempted murder of Chicago police officers following a SWAT situation earlier this week.
Naperville man allegedly stole vehicle, resisted arrest and assaulted officer when taken into custody
A Naperville man was arrested a day after allegedly stealing a vehicle in the west suburb. Here's what happened.
A Naperville man was arrested a day after allegedly stealing a vehicle in the west suburb. Here's what happened.
Boy, 12, shot on Chicago's West Side
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
Chicago man arrested minutes after West Side stabbing, house fire
A Chicago man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after a stabbing and house fire early Tuesday morning.
A Chicago man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after a stabbing and house fire early Tuesday morning.
Chicago man arrested two months after Little Village stabbing
Chicago police say a man was taken into custody two months after stabbing another man in Little Village.
Chicago police say a man was taken into custody two months after stabbing another man in Little Village.
Cook County man charged after loaded gun with extended mag found during traffic stop
Officers say a loaded gun with an extended magazine was recovered from a vehicle last week in Chicago's suburbs.
Officers say a loaded gun with an extended magazine was recovered from a vehicle last week in Chicago's suburbs.
Chicago weather: After weeks below freezing, warmer temperatures ahead
Light lake-effect snow this morning should be minor, followed by mostly cloudy and cold conditions through Friday before temperatures finally climb above freezing this weekend and surge into the 40s or higher early next week.
Light lake-effect snow this morning should be minor, followed by mostly cloudy and cold conditions through Friday before temperatures finally climb above freezing this weekend and surge into the 40s or higher early next week.
Boy, 12, hospitalized after West Side shooting, police say
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized with a graze wound after a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
Sole to soul: Celebrating 100 years of excellence
This is the centennial year for the celebration of Black History Month and the Field Museum is marking the milestone.
This is the centennial year for the celebration of Black History Month and the Field Museum is marking the milestone.
Chicago SNAP curfew proposal revised again, allowing 30-minute police dispersal warning
Chicago leaders are once again revising a proposed “snap curfew" ordinance, with a new draft giving police more flexibility before issuing citations.
Chicago leaders are once again revising a proposed “snap curfew" ordinance, with a new draft giving police more flexibility before issuing citations.
Adam Beckerink indicted on murder charges
A grand jury has indicted Adam Beckerink on murder charges. He was extradited from Michigan last month to face murder charges in the death of his wife, Caitlin Tracey, in 2024.
A grand jury has indicted Adam Beckerink on murder charges. He was extradited from Michigan last month to face murder charges in the death of his wife, Caitlin Tracey, in 2024.