City to pass $22M to family of man killed in 2023 crash
City Council also just signed off on this $22 million settlement. It’s going to the family of a man who got killed in a car crash back in 2023.
City Council also just signed off on this $22 million settlement. It’s going to the family of a man who got killed in a car crash back in 2023.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the sale of certain hemp products, with some modifications made to the original proposal.
The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the sale of certain hemp products, with some modifications made to the original proposal.
Bulldog injured and left in the cold outside Lincoln Park shelter is on the mend
An injured bulldog is recovering after being abandoned in the cold outside a PAWS Chicago adoption center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last weekend.
An injured bulldog is recovering after being abandoned in the cold outside a PAWS Chicago adoption center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last weekend.
Ex-Chicago-area officer convicted for extorting drivers for cash, drugs: prosecutors
A former suburban Chicago police officer has been convicted of federal corruption for allegedly conspiring to steal cash and drugs from people during traffic stops, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A former suburban Chicago police officer has been convicted of federal corruption for allegedly conspiring to steal cash and drugs from people during traffic stops, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Gas leak in Aurora prompts road closure, evacuations, city says
A gas leak in Aurora on Wednesday prompted evacuations and traffic delays near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
A gas leak in Aurora on Wednesday prompted evacuations and traffic delays near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
Waukegan man charged in New Year's day stabbing
A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.
A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.
What is ‘house burping’ and is it good for your health? | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Greater Chicago Food Depository warns of SNAP work requirement changes | ChicagoLIVE
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
Metra to reduce trains amid dangerous cold on Friday
As the extreme cold rolls, Metra is reducing its schedules, with less trains on all lines on Friday.
As the extreme cold rolls, Metra is reducing its schedules, with less trains on all lines on Friday.
3 Chicago restaurants land on Yelp’s 2026 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’
Three Chicago restaurants earned national recognition on Yelp’s annual list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.
Three Chicago restaurants earned national recognition on Yelp’s annual list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.
UChicago Medicine to open Ralph Lauren cancer center on South Side | ChicagoLIVE
UChicago Medicine will open the Ralph Lauren Center to expand cancer care and support for patients on the South Side of Chicago, marking the first center of its kind in the Midwest.
UChicago Medicine will open the Ralph Lauren Center to expand cancer care and support for patients on the South Side of Chicago, marking the first center of its kind in the Midwest.
Local middle school wins fifth ‘Future City’ state title | ChicagoLIVE
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Chicago paid $26.5M in overtime to ineligible workers over 5 years, watchdog says
The city paid $26.5 million in overtime to more than 1,000 employees over five years, according to a new watchdog report.
The city paid $26.5 million in overtime to more than 1,000 employees over five years, according to a new watchdog report.
Knife-wielding man dies after shooting involving Aurora police: authorities
A man armed with a knife who was shot by Aurora police Wednesday afternoon has died, police said.
A man armed with a knife who was shot by Aurora police Wednesday afternoon has died, police said.
A$AP Rocky brings ‘Don’t be Dumb’ world tour to United Center
Hip-hop superstar and fashion icon, A$AP Rocky is bringing his 'Don’t Be Dumb' world tour to Chicago this spring.
Hip-hop superstar and fashion icon, A$AP Rocky is bringing his 'Don’t Be Dumb' world tour to Chicago this spring.
Chicago weather: Wind gusts with more chances of snow tonight
Today we have partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the mid 20s to mid 30s. It will be a touch gusty with wind to 25 mph.
Today we have partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the mid 20s to mid 30s. It will be a touch gusty with wind to 25 mph.
Chicago alderman proposes noise protections for religious sites | ChicagoLIVE
34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway introduces an amendment updating Chicago’s Noise Sensitive Zone ordinance to better safeguard religious communities from harassment and hate-related disturbances.
34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway introduces an amendment updating Chicago’s Noise Sensitive Zone ordinance to better safeguard religious communities from harassment and hate-related disturbances.
What’s ahead for Chicago Public Schools in 2026 | ChicagoNOW
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Chicago honors its new poet laureate Mayda Alexandra del Valle | ChicagoNOW
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.
‘Eureka Day’ opens in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
Cast member Aurora Adachi-Winter shares what audiences can expect from TimeLine Theatre’s latest play.
Cast member Aurora Adachi-Winter shares what audiences can expect from TimeLine Theatre’s latest play.