Live updates: Rash of tornado outbreaks across Illinois, NW Indiana
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:
New video shows chaotic moments before Chicago police shoot suspect after crash
Newly obtained video shows the moments before Chicago police fatally shot a man Monday in Humboldt Park.
Newly obtained video shows the moments before Chicago police fatally shot a man Monday in Humboldt Park.
These are the happiest cities in America in 2026, data finds
New data is revealing the happiest cities in the U.S. Here's which cities made the list and why.
New data is revealing the happiest cities in the U.S. Here's which cities made the list and why.
Fire erupts on scrap metal barge on Delaware River
A fire erupted Tuesday morning on a scrap metal barge floating on the Delaware River.
A fire erupted Tuesday morning on a scrap metal barge floating on the Delaware River.
The internet asked – now Chicago is getting a permanent PopUp Bagels
A viral East Coast bagel shop is popping up in Chicago. Here's what we know.
A viral East Coast bagel shop is popping up in Chicago. Here's what we know.
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Chicago wealth summit costs taxpayers more than $220K, records show
How much does Chicago’s annual wealth summit cost taxpayers? A closer look at the numbers.
How much does Chicago’s annual wealth summit cost taxpayers? A closer look at the numbers.
SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
Chicago treasurer defends wealth summit spending as she runs for Congress
How much are taxpayers paying for Chicago's annual wealth summit? Here's a closer look at the numbers.
How much are taxpayers paying for Chicago's annual wealth summit? Here's a closer look at the numbers.
Epstein's Zorro Ranch searched by New Mexico investigators
State investigators began searching financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch where he once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.
State investigators began searching financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch where he once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.
Lawsuit accuses CPS of ignoring report of school security guard sexual assault | FULL REMARKS
A new lawsuit accuses Chicago Public Schools of ignoring a report that a security guard was sexually assaulting a student.
A new lawsuit accuses Chicago Public Schools of ignoring a report that a security guard was sexually assaulting a student.
Chicago police seek man who punched pedestrian unconscious in Back of the Yards
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man who attacked a person Monday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man who attacked a person Monday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Oil prices pull back after surge tied to Iran war concerns
Christopher Hodge from Natixis CIB Americas explains why oil prices spiked to a four-year high amid war concerns and what it could mean for stability and gas prices moving forward.
Christopher Hodge from Natixis CIB Americas explains why oil prices spiked to a four-year high amid war concerns and what it could mean for stability and gas prices moving forward.
Chicago's new safety strategy shows promising results in key neighborhoods
Chicago leaders say violent crime is dropping in parts of the city under a new community-led safety strategy. Here’s what the numbers show.
Chicago leaders say violent crime is dropping in parts of the city under a new community-led safety strategy. Here’s what the numbers show.
Chicago's new safety strategy shows early drops in violent crime in key neighborhoods
Chicago leaders say a new community-driven safety strategy is beginning to show measurable results, with early data pointing to declines in violent crime in several neighborhoods long affected by violence.
Chicago leaders say a new community-driven safety strategy is beginning to show measurable results, with early data pointing to declines in violent crime in several neighborhoods long affected by violence.
Alexander brothers convicted in NYC sex trafficking scandal
The verdict came after 11 women testified in Manhattan federal court they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39.
The verdict came after 11 women testified in Manhattan federal court they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39.
Teen charged month after Chicago shooting that wounded 12-year-old boy
A 16-year-old boy was charged with shooting a 12-year-old boy last month on Chicago's West Side.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with shooting a 12-year-old boy last month on Chicago's West Side.
Chicago duo charged in gaming machine burglaries in southwest suburbs
Two Chicago men are charged as suburban police investigate recent break-ins targeting gaming machines at local businesses.
Two Chicago men are charged as suburban police investigate recent break-ins targeting gaming machines at local businesses.
Chicago man charged with murdering two women, 68 and 71, on South Side
A man has been charged with fatally shooting two women over the weekend on Chicago's South Side.
A man has been charged with fatally shooting two women over the weekend on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago police shoot, kill driver who fled, hit a pedestrian, CTA bus, CPD says
Police fatally shot a suspect who fled from officers and hit multiple vehicles and a woman with their car on the city's Northwest Side on Monday evening.
Police fatally shot a suspect who fled from officers and hit multiple vehicles and a woman with their car on the city's Northwest Side on Monday evening.