Capone-era Colt pistol found hidden within historic Illinois distillery
Thornton Distilling Company is home to Dead Drop Whiskey, part of the oldest standing brewery in the state of Illinois. The brewery opened in Thornton in the 1850's, and beneath it is an artesian well that was recently the site of a rare discovery.
Thornton Distilling Company is home to Dead Drop Whiskey, part of the oldest standing brewery in the state of Illinois. The brewery opened in Thornton in the 1850's, and beneath it is an artesian well that was recently the site of a rare discovery.
Decoding the 'real' unhoused numbers in Chicago | The Chicago Report
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Progressive Democrats push bill to abolish ICE | The Chicago Report
Several progressive Democratic Congresspeople want ICE abolished and that includes Chicago Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, who has also called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Several progressive Democratic Congresspeople want ICE abolished and that includes Chicago Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, who has also called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products | The Chicago Report
Come April, hemp-derived weed products will be banned throughout the city of Chicago. However, there will be some notable exceptions.
Come April, hemp-derived weed products will be banned throughout the city of Chicago. However, there will be some notable exceptions.
Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants, chefs named James Beard semifinalists
Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants have been named as semifinalists for this year's coveted James Beard Awards.
Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants have been named as semifinalists for this year's coveted James Beard Awards.
2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists announced
Lurie Children's Hospital is pausing more gender-affirming care services. The hospital has stopped filling prescriptions related to gender-affirming care for any new minor patients.
Lurie Children's Hospital is pausing more gender-affirming care services. The hospital has stopped filling prescriptions related to gender-affirming care for any new minor patients.
Lurie Children's pauses some gender-affirming care
Lurie Children's Hospital is pausing more gender-affirming care services. The hospital has stopped filling prescriptions related to gender-affirming care for any new minor patients.
Lurie Children's Hospital is pausing more gender-affirming care services. The hospital has stopped filling prescriptions related to gender-affirming care for any new minor patients.
PAWS Chicago saves injured abandoned bulldog
A heartbreaking story takes a turn for the best! An injured bulldog was abandoned outside PAWS Chicago adoption center and now she is on the road to recovery!
A heartbreaking story takes a turn for the best! An injured bulldog was abandoned outside PAWS Chicago adoption center and now she is on the road to recovery!
DuPage County reopens wildlife conservation center to the public
DuPage County's Wildlife Conservation Center reopens to the public after years of work.
DuPage County's Wildlife Conservation Center reopens to the public after years of work.
Gas leak on Aurora's Far East Side
In Aurora, a gas leak near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
In Aurora, a gas leak near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
Linda Brown's family launches advocacy initiative
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
Reward for missing 16-year-old girl
A reward is being offered for a 16-year-old girl who is missing, and her mother says she is not a runaway who should be brushed aside.
A reward is being offered for a 16-year-old girl who is missing, and her mother says she is not a runaway who should be brushed aside.
New report finds Chicago’s homeless population far higher than official count
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Local chefs & restaurants in James Beard semifinals
Chicago's got one of the best food scenes on the planet. The James Beard Foundation just revealed the semifinalists for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Chicago's got one of the best food scenes on the planet. The James Beard Foundation just revealed the semifinalists for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Diamond prices are dropping. Here's why. | ChicagoLIVE
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
New report finds Chicago’s homeless population far higher than official count
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago approves $22M settlement to family of man killed in 2023 CPD chase crash
The Chicago City Council signed off on a $22 million settlement on Wednesday to the family of a man killed in a 2023 car crash involving a car being chased by a CPD squad car.
The Chicago City Council signed off on a $22 million settlement on Wednesday to the family of a man killed in a 2023 car crash involving a car being chased by a CPD squad car.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.