Sunshine Enterprises helps Chicago small businesses
Sunshine Enterprises (a Chicago nonprofit that trains, coaches + connects entrepreneurs in under-resourced South + West neighborhoods) is making a new push to help grow the small biz economy in these low-income Chicago neighborhoods.
Sunshine Enterprises (a Chicago nonprofit that trains, coaches + connects entrepreneurs in under-resourced South + West neighborhoods) is making a new push to help grow the small biz economy in these low-income Chicago neighborhoods.
Independent investigation launched into fatal shooting involving Aurora police
An officer-involved death investigation has been launched after police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect earlier this week in Aurora, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
An officer-involved death investigation has been launched after police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect earlier this week in Aurora, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Why Indiana utility bills are soaring during extreme cold
As brutal cold grips the Midwest, many Indiana residents are seeing shocking jumps in their utility bills. We break down why heating costs have surged, what customers say they’re being charged for and how state lawmakers are responding.
As brutal cold grips the Midwest, many Indiana residents are seeing shocking jumps in their utility bills. We break down why heating costs have surged, what customers say they’re being charged for and how state lawmakers are responding.
Inside the Coast Guard’s icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes
As winter temperatures plunge, ice is rapidly forming across the Great Lakes. US Coast Guard vessels have begun icebreaking operations to keep waterways safe and navigable for commercial traffic and local communities.
As winter temperatures plunge, ice is rapidly forming across the Great Lakes. US Coast Guard vessels have begun icebreaking operations to keep waterways safe and navigable for commercial traffic and local communities.
Search underway for man who followed woman from CTA station, sexually assaulted her: police
Chicago police are looking for a man who followed a woman from the Logan Square CTA train station and allegedly knocked her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
Chicago police are looking for a man who followed a woman from the Logan Square CTA train station and allegedly knocked her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
Is Chicago Public Schools running out of students or solutions?
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
Ex-Olympic snowboarder arrested on drug charges
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running a drug empire is now in custody after being tracked down by the FBI. He was on the run for almost a year. Rebekah Castor has more on how he was caught.
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running a drug empire is now in custody after being tracked down by the FBI. He was on the run for almost a year. Rebekah Castor has more on how he was caught.
81-year-old dies from cold exposure
A tragic reminder of just how dangerous this extreme cold can be. A woman died in her home in Evergreen Park. Cold exposure killed her. Leslie Moreno went to find out more.
A tragic reminder of just how dangerous this extreme cold can be. A woman died in her home in Evergreen Park. Cold exposure killed her. Leslie Moreno went to find out more.
Traveling during the winter storm? Here's what to do if your flight gets canceled
Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us.
Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us.
Classroom fire at Dirksen Junior High School in Joliet spreads to roof: officials
Joliet Fire Department responded to Dirksen Junior High School on Friday for a report of a structure fire, according to officials.
Joliet Fire Department responded to Dirksen Junior High School on Friday for a report of a structure fire, according to officials.
Blue Island man charged with DUI in fatal hit-and-run of scooter rider: officials
A Blue Island man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run with a man in a mobility scooter in Robbins, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A Blue Island man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run with a man in a mobility scooter in Robbins, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
Chicago Public Schools enrollment declining
Chicago Public Schools just put out numbers that should make people pay attention.
Chicago Public Schools just put out numbers that should make people pay attention.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
Five arrested in shooting of Indiana judge, wife
Five people are now in custody in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife.
Five people are now in custody in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife.
Winter storm threatens dozens of states
It's not just us dealing with this cold. There’s a polar vortex dropping temperatures all over the country. A big snow storm’s headed to the South. Millions will be in the system's path as it moves north. Fox Weather's Brandy Campbell has more.
It's not just us dealing with this cold. There’s a polar vortex dropping temperatures all over the country. A big snow storm’s headed to the South. Millions will be in the system's path as it moves north. Fox Weather's Brandy Campbell has more.
Bears stadium talks, extreme cold & Indiana utility bills | Week in Review
On this episode of “Week in Review,” we break down Indiana’s push to lure the Bears, skyrocketing utility bills and how shelters are responding during brutal cold. We also look at a devastating church fire, housing discrimination questions following an ICE raid, City Council action on hemp products and major development decisions across the region. Plus, updates on Bally’s casino construction, a new Amazon store coming to Orland Park and Chicago nominees for the James Beard Awards.
On this episode of “Week in Review,” we break down Indiana’s push to lure the Bears, skyrocketing utility bills and how shelters are responding during brutal cold. We also look at a devastating church fire, housing discrimination questions following an ICE raid, City Council action on hemp products and major development decisions across the region. Plus, updates on Bally’s casino construction, a new Amazon store coming to Orland Park and Chicago nominees for the James Beard Awards.
CPS enrollment is dropping. Here’s why the real crisis is what happens next | ChicagoLIVE
New reporting raises concerns about a potential crisis facing Chicago Public Schools as enrollment shifts. The issue is not only fewer school-age children and fewer families choosing CPS. According to Kids First Chicago, the larger concern is that the city still lacks a concrete plan to support smaller schools and ensure students continue to have access to core classes, extracurriculars and advanced coursework.
New reporting raises concerns about a potential crisis facing Chicago Public Schools as enrollment shifts. The issue is not only fewer school-age children and fewer families choosing CPS. According to Kids First Chicago, the larger concern is that the city still lacks a concrete plan to support smaller schools and ensure students continue to have access to core classes, extracurriculars and advanced coursework.
Roselle man charged in child sexual assault, pornography investigation: police
A Roselle man has been charged in connection with a child pornography and criminal sexual assault of a minor investigation, according to Fox Lake Police.
A Roselle man has been charged in connection with a child pornography and criminal sexual assault of a minor investigation, according to Fox Lake Police.
Three people arrested after $4K Lululemon heist in West Loop: police
Three people have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 of Lululemon merchandise from a West Loop store on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
Three people have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 of Lululemon merchandise from a West Loop store on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.