Meet the 'Sewer Monster' fighting mosquitoes, West Nile virus
Loyola University Chicago researcher Justin Harbison explains how treating storm drains helps reduce mosquito populations and shares what homeowners can do to lower the risk of West Nile virus.
Loyola University Chicago researcher Justin Harbison explains how treating storm drains helps reduce mosquito populations and shares what homeowners can do to lower the risk of West Nile virus.
Chicago's office market shows signs of recovery as leasing picks up
A new JLL report suggests Chicago's downtown office market is beginning to stabilize as demand for newer, high-quality buildings grows, even as overall vacancy remains elevated.
A new JLL report suggests Chicago's downtown office market is beginning to stabilize as demand for newer, high-quality buildings grows, even as overall vacancy remains elevated.
US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Suspect lands car on Sandy Springs patrol cruiser during chase
A federal drug suspect tied to a large criminal organization was arrested Friday after his vehicle launched onto a Sandy Springs police cruiser during a chase last week, authorities said.
A federal drug suspect tied to a large criminal organization was arrested Friday after his vehicle launched onto a Sandy Springs police cruiser during a chase last week, authorities said.
Lincoln Park residents react after man killed in shooting outside bar
Police said a fight broke out before someone pulled out a gun and shot a 30-year-old man several times.
Police said a fight broke out before someone pulled out a gun and shot a 30-year-old man several times.
Person killed by Metra train in Wheeling, police say
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Wheeling Monday morning.
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Wheeling Monday morning.
Fireworks explode outside of NYC's immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza; 1 in custody
The NYPD is investigating on Monday morning after authorities said a man lit fireworks outside 26 Federal Plaza, the federal immigration court in New York City, and injured two people.
The NYPD is investigating on Monday morning after authorities said a man lit fireworks outside 26 Federal Plaza, the federal immigration court in New York City, and injured two people.
Chicago-area man 'brought death to our county' while trafficking fentanyl, prosecutors say
A Chicago-area man is accused of trafficking hundreds of fentanyl pills and large amounts of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in the suburbs. Here's what prosecutors say.
A Chicago-area man is accused of trafficking hundreds of fentanyl pills and large amounts of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in the suburbs. Here's what prosecutors say.
Child hospitalized after reported fall from apartment window in Skokie
A child was taken to the hospital Sunday after reportedly falling from a third- or fourth-floor apartment window in Skokie.
A child was taken to the hospital Sunday after reportedly falling from a third- or fourth-floor apartment window in Skokie.
Skokie police investigate after child reportedly falls from apartment window
A child was taken to the hospital Sunday after reportedly falling from an apartment window in Skokie.
A child was taken to the hospital Sunday after reportedly falling from an apartment window in Skokie.
Race for Chicago mayor 2027: One potential candidate well ahead in fundraising
One potential 2027 candidate for City Hall is leading the race for fundraising, although the field is still taking shape.
One potential 2027 candidate for City Hall is leading the race for fundraising, although the field is still taking shape.
Chicago crime: Man killed outside Lincoln Park bar among 5 overnight shootings
A man was killed outside a Lincoln Park bar, and four others were wounded in separate overnight shootings across Chicago. Here's what police say.
A man was killed outside a Lincoln Park bar, and four others were wounded in separate overnight shootings across Chicago. Here's what police say.
Chicago weather: Smoke, heat and possible severe storms
Chicagoland faces a one-two punch of smoky skies and possible severe storms today. Here's what to expect.
Chicagoland faces a one-two punch of smoky skies and possible severe storms today. Here's what to expect.
Vice President JD Vance’s wife Usha gives birth to couple’s fourth child
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.
Exhibit honors Emmett Till ahead of his 85th birthday | ChicagoLIVE
A new exhibit is opening to commemorate what would have been Emmett Till's 85th birthday, the boy whose lynching in 1955 is seen as a spark of the Civil Rights Movement.
A new exhibit is opening to commemorate what would have been Emmett Till's 85th birthday, the boy whose lynching in 1955 is seen as a spark of the Civil Rights Movement.
Chicago Climate Week gets underway | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Climate Week is a community-powered celebration of climate action happening across the city, and it's taking place this week.
Chicago Climate Week is a community-powered celebration of climate action happening across the city, and it's taking place this week.
Beetles infestation takes over Chicago's Welles Park | ChicagoLIVE
If you've spent any time at Welles Park lately, you may have noticed thousands of beetles taking over the park. We talk to the state's entomologist to learn more.
If you've spent any time at Welles Park lately, you may have noticed thousands of beetles taking over the park. We talk to the state's entomologist to learn more.
Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police
The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged after Honolulu police say he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room.
The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged after Honolulu police say he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room.
Rising professional boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Texas bicycle collision, driver charged with manslaughter
A rising professional boxer was killed Saturday morning in Central Texas after a motorist allegedly reversed his vehicle and struck her as she rode her bicycle, authorities said.
A rising professional boxer was killed Saturday morning in Central Texas after a motorist allegedly reversed his vehicle and struck her as she rode her bicycle, authorities said.