Large fire tears through Jay's Backyard BBQ on Chicago's West Side
Thick smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters battled a large restaurant fire on Chicago's West Side Friday morning.
Thick smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters battled a large restaurant fire on Chicago's West Side Friday morning.
Chicago crime overnight: Teen killed in South Side shooting; man wounded in West Side drive-by
A 14-year-old boy was killed and a man was wounded in separate overnight shootings on Chicago's South and West sides.
A 14-year-old boy was killed and a man was wounded in separate overnight shootings on Chicago's South and West sides.
Chicago weather: Dry through Saturday, rain likely on Father's Day
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Dry weather sticks around through Saturday before a cooler, wetter pattern moves in. Father's Day plans may need a backup option.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Dry weather sticks around through Saturday before a cooler, wetter pattern moves in. Father's Day plans may need a backup option.
Man accused of burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park released from custody
A 21-year-old man charged with burning a cross in Grant Park last week has been granted pretrial release.
A 21-year-old man charged with burning a cross in Grant Park last week has been granted pretrial release.
Demonstrators call for answers after fatal police shooting in Mundelein
A growing call for answers in Mundelein tonight. Family members, activists, and community supporters gathered today to protest the fatal police shooting of Mary Alice Love. they are pushing for accountability. Leslie Moreno has more.
A growing call for answers in Mundelein tonight. Family members, activists, and community supporters gathered today to protest the fatal police shooting of Mary Alice Love. they are pushing for accountability. Leslie Moreno has more.
Obama Center's grand opening, pretrial data lawsuit | The Chicago Report
The Obama Center had its grand opening in Chicago today. And, a new lawsuit claims Illinois state courts are hiding pretrial data. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
The Obama Center had its grand opening in Chicago today. And, a new lawsuit claims Illinois state courts are hiding pretrial data. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Family demands accountability in Mundelein police shooting
Family members, friends and activists gathered in Mundelein Thursday evening to demand accountability following the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Mary Alice Love.
Family members, friends and activists gathered in Mundelein Thursday evening to demand accountability following the fatal police shooting of 37-year-old Mary Alice Love.
Lawsuit claims Illinois state courts hiding pretrial data | The Chicago Report
Illinois made history by ending cash bail under the Pretrial Fairness Act. But tonight, a new lawsuit claims state courts are operating in the shadows.
Illinois made history by ending cash bail under the Pretrial Fairness Act. But tonight, a new lawsuit claims state courts are operating in the shadows.
Chicago weather: Sunny Friday before evening rain returns
Chicago will see a cool, quiet night and sunny Friday, with rain arriving Friday night, a pleasant Saturday, and a cooler, potentially soggy Father's Day before mostly dry, below-average temperatures continue next week.
Chicago will see a cool, quiet night and sunny Friday, with rain arriving Friday night, a pleasant Saturday, and a cooler, potentially soggy Father's Day before mostly dry, below-average temperatures continue next week.
Oak Park man charged in fatal Grant Park shooting that killed bicyclist, police say
An 18-year-old suburban Chicago man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a bicyclist in Grant Park, authorities said.
An 18-year-old suburban Chicago man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a bicyclist in Grant Park, authorities said.
Looking back at Obama's presidency | The Chicago Report
Joining us is Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University, former Time Magazine senior reporter and a longtime political analyst, to shed light on Barack Obama's presidency.
Joining us is Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University, former Time Magazine senior reporter and a longtime political analyst, to shed light on Barack Obama's presidency.
Pride Fest in Chicago returns Saturday
Pride Fest is back in Chicago this weekend and there is a whole lot of fun to be had. Music, food, performances and so much more. Joining us is Mark Liberson, the festival chairperson of Pride Fest and two performers, Miz Cracker and the Vixen.
Pride Fest is back in Chicago this weekend and there is a whole lot of fun to be had. Music, food, performances and so much more. Joining us is Mark Liberson, the festival chairperson of Pride Fest and two performers, Miz Cracker and the Vixen.
Protest planned after police shooting in Mundelein
A protest is planned tonight in Mundelein after police killed a woman during what her family describes as a mental health crisis. Now, they're demanding answers and accountability. Leslie Moreno is live in Mundelein with the latest.
A protest is planned tonight in Mundelein after police killed a woman during what her family describes as a mental health crisis. Now, they're demanding answers and accountability. Leslie Moreno is live in Mundelein with the latest.
Andersonville breaks ground on new pedestrian plaza named after transgender rights activist Elise Malary
Andersonville is set to receive its first-ever pedestrian plaza, named after transgender rights activist Elise Malary, whose body was found in Lake Michigan in 2022.
Andersonville is set to receive its first-ever pedestrian plaza, named after transgender rights activist Elise Malary, whose body was found in Lake Michigan in 2022.
Man charged after hidden camera found in New Lenox church restroom: police
A Frankfort man has been charged after recording in the bathroom of a New Lenox church, according to police.
A Frankfort man has been charged after recording in the bathroom of a New Lenox church, according to police.
Speeches, songs and celebrities mark grand opening of Obama Presidential Center
The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center was punctuated by a pair of powerful speeches by Barack and Michele Obama.
The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center was punctuated by a pair of powerful speeches by Barack and Michele Obama.
Man accused of burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park released from custody
A 21-year-old man has been charged after burning a cross in Grant Park last week, according to Chicago Police.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after burning a cross in Grant Park last week, according to Chicago Police.
How the Naperville Dad Network is helping fathers find community | ChicagoLIVE
With about 3,000 dads, Naperville Dad Network has become a great way for Chicagoland fathers to build community. Founder Chad Vargo discusses how this collective got started.
With about 3,000 dads, Naperville Dad Network has become a great way for Chicagoland fathers to build community. Founder Chad Vargo discusses how this collective got started.
New University of Chicago study links CPS school closures to increased shootings | ChicagoLIVE
Researchers have found a link between increased shootings near closed Chicago Public Schools on the city’s South and West sides. Thomas Statchen joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the study’s findings.
Researchers have found a link between increased shootings near closed Chicago Public Schools on the city’s South and West sides. Thomas Statchen joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the study’s findings.
Barack Obama full speech at opening of Obama Presidential Center
Former President Barack Obama delivering a half-hour-long speech on Thursday to mark the opening of his new presidential center on Chicago's South Side.
Former President Barack Obama delivering a half-hour-long speech on Thursday to mark the opening of his new presidential center on Chicago's South Side.