Man shot in leg after argument escalates on Chicago's Southwest Side
A 39-year-old man was shot in the leg following a confrontation Sunday night in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood.
A 39-year-old man was shot in the leg following a confrontation Sunday night in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Near-drought conditions persist as warmer weather returns this week
After a dry May that left much of the Chicago area near drought conditions, warmer temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected later this week.
After a dry May that left much of the Chicago area near drought conditions, warmer temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected later this week.
Why the hype around the Bears offense is real | Chicago Sports Tonight
On a Sunday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by The Score's Mark Grote and MLB Insider Russ Dorsey. The panel gives their impressions and takeaways of Bears OTA's this week and why the hype around the team, specifically the offense, is real. Also, can the White Sox withstand Munetaka Murakami's injury, and will the Southsiders make the playoffs? Plus, it's been a disappointing month of May for the Cubs...can the Northsiders rebound in June and get back on track?
On a Sunday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by The Score's Mark Grote and MLB Insider Russ Dorsey. The panel gives their impressions and takeaways of Bears OTA's this week and why the hype around the team, specifically the offense, is real. Also, can the White Sox withstand Munetaka Murakami's injury, and will the Southsiders make the playoffs? Plus, it's been a disappointing month of May for the Cubs...can the Northsiders rebound in June and get back on track?
Will Illinoisians have higher property taxes due to a Bears stadium?
It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.
It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.
Spencer Leak Jr., longtime leader of Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, dies at 56
A major loss for our community. Spencer Leak Jr. has died.
A major loss for our community. Spencer Leak Jr. has died.
Illinois lawmakers approve school cell phone ban
There are other bills lawmakers have to consider. Lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cellphones in and a big one that passed is a statewide ban on cellphones. Here's how it works.
There are other bills lawmakers have to consider. Lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cellphones in and a big one that passed is a statewide ban on cellphones. Here's how it works.
Experts weigh in on the latest of megaprojects bill struggles, changes
Lawmakers in Springfield are deciding on the three b's: The budget, the BUILD plan, and the Bears. In the last 24 hours, the megaprojects bill looks different than what house lawmakers passed last month. This change in the game plan came hours after the megaprojects bill failed to get enough support in the state senate. Senator Bill Cunningham and Marc Gains weighed in on the changes to the bill.
Lawmakers in Springfield are deciding on the three b's: The budget, the BUILD plan, and the Bears. In the last 24 hours, the megaprojects bill looks different than what house lawmakers passed last month. This change in the game plan came hours after the megaprojects bill failed to get enough support in the state senate. Senator Bill Cunningham and Marc Gains weighed in on the changes to the bill.
Teen girl accused of stabbing 3 horses while competing at national horse show
A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.
A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.
Two critically injured in motorcycle crash near Illinois-Wisconsin state line: officials
Two people are in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on the Illinois/Wisconsin state line, according to officials.
Two people are in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on the Illinois/Wisconsin state line, according to officials.
Man, 23, killed in Near South Side shooting: police
A 23-year-old man is dead after a shooting in the Near South Side, according to Chicago police.
A 23-year-old man is dead after a shooting in the Near South Side, according to Chicago police.
Chicago weather: Spotty showers possible to start June before midweek warmup
Chicago ends one of its driest Mays on record with only a slight chance of light showers Monday before sunshine, warmer temperatures in the 80s, and increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms by next weekend.
Chicago ends one of its driest Mays on record with only a slight chance of light showers Monday before sunshine, warmer temperatures in the 80s, and increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms by next weekend.
Tinley Park police ask public to avoid area during search for suspect
Tinley Park police are searching for a suspect in a stolen car.
Tinley Park police are searching for a suspect in a stolen car.
ExxonMobil VP issues stark warning on energy prices in coming weeks
An Exxon chief is warning of skyrocketing energy prices as shareholders approved a plan for the company's corporate structure to relocate from New Jersey to Texas.
An Exxon chief is warning of skyrocketing energy prices as shareholders approved a plan for the company's corporate structure to relocate from New Jersey to Texas.
Spencer Leak Jr., longtime leader of Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, dies at 56
Spencer Leak Jr., who helped lead one of Chicago's most well-known family businesses and spent nearly his entire life serving families through Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, has died. He was 56.
Spencer Leak Jr., who helped lead one of Chicago's most well-known family businesses and spent nearly his entire life serving families through Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, has died. He was 56.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
Where US-Iran peace talks stand | ChicagoLIVE
We hear from an expert about the latest developments in the peace talks to end the US war in Iran.
We hear from an expert about the latest developments in the peace talks to end the US war in Iran.
Illinois lawmakers work on new Bears stadium bill as deadline looms
State lawmakers are up against a midnight deadline on Sunday to pass major pieces of legislation, including a deal aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois.
State lawmakers are up against a midnight deadline on Sunday to pass major pieces of legislation, including a deal aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois.
Pedestrian killed in I-290 crash on Chicago's West Side, ISP says
A 21-year-old man was killed on Interstate 290 on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning after being hit by a car.
A 21-year-old man was killed on Interstate 290 on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning after being hit by a car.
Chicago weather: Another beautiful day with warm temps
It’s shaping up to be another beautiful, warm day across our area on this Sunday.
It’s shaping up to be another beautiful, warm day across our area on this Sunday.
Illinois lawmakers reassess megaprojects bill. Might the Bears stay in Chicago?
Illinois lawmakers overnight said they don't seem to have the votes to pass the megaprojects bill that the Bears want to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, according to multiple outlets.
Illinois lawmakers overnight said they don't seem to have the votes to pass the megaprojects bill that the Bears want to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, according to multiple outlets.