Chicago school board approves amended CPS budget, avoiding layoffs but raising funding concerns
The Chicago Board of Education approved an amended Chicago Public Schools budget Thursday after hours of tense debate.
The Chicago Board of Education approved an amended Chicago Public Schools budget Thursday after hours of tense debate.
Chicago police seek dirt bike rider after bicyclist seriously hurt in Gold Coast hit-and-run
Chicago police are searching for a dirt bike rider they say seriously injured a bicyclist in a Gold Coast hit-and-run.
Chicago police are searching for a dirt bike rider they say seriously injured a bicyclist in a Gold Coast hit-and-run.
Lollapalooza in Chicago: Security expert shares safety tips for festivalgoers
As Lollapalooza begins in Chicago, security expert Michael Verden discusses the safety measures in place and offers practical tips to help festivalgoers stay aware and safe throughout the weekend.
As Lollapalooza begins in Chicago, security expert Michael Verden discusses the safety measures in place and offers practical tips to help festivalgoers stay aware and safe throughout the weekend.
Chicago crash-and-grab thieves steal ATM from Loop sandwich shop
Chicago police say three people crashed an SUV into a Loop sandwich shop before stealing an ATM early Friday.
Chicago police say three people crashed an SUV into a Loop sandwich shop before stealing an ATM early Friday.
Video shows pair wanted in Chicago homicide, police say
Chicago police released surveillance video as detectives work to identify two people connected to a deadly 2025 shooting in South Shore.
Chicago police released surveillance video as detectives work to identify two people connected to a deadly 2025 shooting in South Shore.
Chicago weather: Heavy rain could bring flooding as July turns to August
Keep the umbrella handy. Heavy rain is on the way for Chicagoland.
Keep the umbrella handy. Heavy rain is on the way for Chicagoland.
Double homicide investigation underway in Harvey
Two people were found dead inside a south suburban Harvey home Thursday morning.
Two people were found dead inside a south suburban Harvey home Thursday morning.
What's next for CPD leadership, vision for Chicago Public Schools | The Chicago Report
What's next for leadership within the Chicago Police Department? And, we break down the budget and safety plan for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
What's next for leadership within the Chicago Police Department? And, we break down the budget and safety plan for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Partial head found in Fox River in McHenry County, prompting investigation: coroner
A death investigation is underway after a partial head was recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County, officials said.
A death investigation is underway after a partial head was recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County, officials said.
CTU member on CPS budget vote: 'It's kind of a disaster' | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Teachers Union member Kat Zamarron joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest updates on the CPS budget vote and what it could mean for Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union member Kat Zamarron joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest updates on the CPS budget vote and what it could mean for Chicago Public Schools.
How to track your child's school bus with new technology | ChicagoLIVE
You can track a pizza from the oven to your front door, but many parents still can't track their child's school bus. Keith Corso, founder and CEO of BusRight, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how his company is modernizing school transportation with real-time bus tracking.
You can track a pizza from the oven to your front door, but many parents still can't track their child's school bus. Keith Corso, founder and CEO of BusRight, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how his company is modernizing school transportation with real-time bus tracking.
Chicago policy expert visualizes the city's pension problems | ChicagoLIVE
Conor Durkin of A City That Works joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the new interactive dashboard he created to help visualize and better understand Chicago's pension challenges.
Conor Durkin of A City That Works joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the new interactive dashboard he created to help visualize and better understand Chicago's pension challenges.
Newly released body camera video shows moments before college student's Douglass Park arrest
The 33-second video captures officers responding to the chaotic gathering in the 1300 block of South Fairfield Avenue as fireworks explode and crowds scatter.
The 33-second video captures officers responding to the chaotic gathering in the 1300 block of South Fairfield Avenue as fireworks explode and crowds scatter.
Festivalgoers flood Chicago's Grant Park for Lollapalooza
Day one of Lollapalooza is underway in Grant Park with thousands of music fans turning out for four days of live music.
Day one of Lollapalooza is underway in Grant Park with thousands of music fans turning out for four days of live music.
Free grocery store rides available for Chicago seniors after Save A Lot closures | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new program that provides seniors with free rides to grocery stores. Jackie Rosa of United Way of Metro Chicago joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how the program works and who is eligible.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new program that provides seniors with free rides to grocery stores. Jackie Rosa of United Way of Metro Chicago joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how the program works and who is eligible.
Two people found dead inside Harvey home, police say
Two people were found dead inside a south suburban Harvey home Thursday morning.
Two people were found dead inside a south suburban Harvey home Thursday morning.
Missing Indiana man last seen in Chicago after hospital discharge located, police say
An Indiana man who was reported missing in Chicago earlier this month after being discharged from a hospital has been found safe, authorities said.
An Indiana man who was reported missing in Chicago earlier this month after being discharged from a hospital has been found safe, authorities said.
Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run near Chicago Executive Airport, police say
A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian near Chicago Executive Airport in May and leaving the scene is now in custody, authorities said.
A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian near Chicago Executive Airport in May and leaving the scene is now in custody, authorities said.
7 tornadoes confirmed in Chicago suburbs during Monday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down in the Chicago suburbs during Monday's severe weather outbreak.
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down in the Chicago suburbs during Monday's severe weather outbreak.
Chicago weather: Warm sunshine today before rain returns Friday
Today we have sunshine and warm temperatures. This afternoon will be in the upper 80s with cooler temps lakeside.
Today we have sunshine and warm temperatures. This afternoon will be in the upper 80s with cooler temps lakeside.