In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening on Juneteenth.
Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening on Juneteenth.
Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories
Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories.
Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories.
8 shot, 1 fatally, across Chicago in separate incidents overnight, CPD says
Eight people were shot, one fatally, between Friday night and early Saturday morning across Chicago.
Eight people were shot, one fatally, between Friday night and early Saturday morning across Chicago.
Chicago weather: Lovely temps, plenty of sunshine to start the weekend
We’ve got more patio-friendly weather to start the weekend, although it might not quite be beach weather just yet.
We’ve got more patio-friendly weather to start the weekend, although it might not quite be beach weather just yet.
3 tollway workers hit, 1 killed on suburban Chicago highway, police say
A tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured on Interstate 294 in north suburban Des Plaines early Saturday morning.
A tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured on Interstate 294 in north suburban Des Plaines early Saturday morning.
3 tollway workers hit, 1 dead on I-294 in Chicago’s north suburbs, police say
A tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured on Interstate 294 in north suburban Des Plaines early Saturday morning.
A tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured on Interstate 294 in north suburban Des Plaines early Saturday morning.
Activists call for accountability one year after fatal shooting in Humboldt Park
Community activists and protesters called for charges against a CPD officer involved in the fatal shooting of Nathaniel Fejerang in Humboldt Park.
Community activists and protesters called for charges against a CPD officer involved in the fatal shooting of Nathaniel Fejerang in Humboldt Park.
Customer throws banana split at ice cream shop employee in Plainfield, police say
An ice cream shop employee got a banana split thrown at their head on Memorial Day, according to Plainfield Police.
An ice cream shop employee got a banana split thrown at their head on Memorial Day, according to Plainfield Police.
Proposed housing bill sparks debate in Chicago's neighborhoods
As state lawmakers work in the final days of session. There's a growing debate in several Chicago neighborhoods about governor JB Pritzker's BUILD plan. It aims to increase housing inventory --- but it could also limit local control. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Avondale.
As state lawmakers work in the final days of session. There's a growing debate in several Chicago neighborhoods about governor JB Pritzker's BUILD plan. It aims to increase housing inventory --- but it could also limit local control. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Avondale.
Chicago weather: Warm temperatures return as rip current risk rises
Chicago-area residents can expect a warm, mostly sunny weekend, though hazardous conditions are forecast along Lake Michigan beaches Saturday due to high waves and the risk of rip currents.
Chicago-area residents can expect a warm, mostly sunny weekend, though hazardous conditions are forecast along Lake Michigan beaches Saturday due to high waves and the risk of rip currents.
Customer flees after throwing banana split at staff
A scary incident for staff at an ice cream shop out in the suburbs. It ended with the staff getting ice cream all over them thrown by a customer!
A scary incident for staff at an ice cream shop out in the suburbs. It ended with the staff getting ice cream all over them thrown by a customer!
Weed industry watches end to legislative session in Springfield
The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday. And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses. Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue.
The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday. And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses. Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue.
Bears stadium bill has little time left to pass
After tonight, there's only two days left in the Illinois legislative session. And all eyes are on the megaprojects bill.
After tonight, there's only two days left in the Illinois legislative session. And all eyes are on the megaprojects bill.
Protest demanding justice in 2025 deadly shooting
Some in Humboldt Park want a Chicago police officer prosecuted after a fatal shooting one year ago.
Some in Humboldt Park want a Chicago police officer prosecuted after a fatal shooting one year ago.
Two adults killed in car crash in Kane County
A serious crash kills two people in Kane County. We're learning the identity of one of the victims.
A serious crash kills two people in Kane County. We're learning the identity of one of the victims.
Proposed BUILD Plan sparks debate in Chicago neighborhoods
As the spring session enters its final days, debate is heating up over the governor's proposed BUILD Plan. But in Chicago, some neighborhood organizations and officials are questioning the potential impact. Kasey Chronis is live in Avondale with what we know.
As the spring session enters its final days, debate is heating up over the governor's proposed BUILD Plan. But in Chicago, some neighborhood organizations and officials are questioning the potential impact. Kasey Chronis is live in Avondale with what we know.
Mother calls for police action after man exposes himself to her 2-year-old near Buckingham Fountain
A mom is demanding answers after a man allegedly exposed himself to her 2-year-old son while visiting Buckingham Fountain.
A mom is demanding answers after a man allegedly exposed himself to her 2-year-old son while visiting Buckingham Fountain.
Man exposes himself to child at Buckingham Fountain in Chicago
A mother says a man exposed himself to her 2-year-old son in the middle of Buckingham fountain with plenty of people around. Tia Ewing has the story.
A mother says a man exposed himself to her 2-year-old son in the middle of Buckingham fountain with plenty of people around. Tia Ewing has the story.
Weed industry watches end to Illinois legislative session
Some Illinois cannabis business owners are wondering what comes next. They're asking lawmakers to relax a security requirement they say is costly and outdated.
Some Illinois cannabis business owners are wondering what comes next. They're asking lawmakers to relax a security requirement they say is costly and outdated.
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.