Data centers spark debate across Chicagoland
Data centers are popping up across Chicagoland, and so is pushback. Here's what neighbors are saying.
Data centers are popping up across Chicagoland, and so is pushback. Here's what neighbors are saying.
West Side housing advocate works to turn vacant lots into homeownership opportunities
Jasmine Hagan joins us to discuss Chicago’s affordable housing crisis, her focus on “missing middle” housing, and efforts to revitalize neighborhoods like North Lawndale, West Garfield Park and Austin through new home construction.
Jasmine Hagan joins us to discuss Chicago’s affordable housing crisis, her focus on “missing middle” housing, and efforts to revitalize neighborhoods like North Lawndale, West Garfield Park and Austin through new home construction.
North Carolina woman arrested nearly 50 years after baby found dead in landfill
Nearly five decades after a newborn baby girl was found dead in a trash bag at a Columbus County, North Carolina, landfill, authorities have arrested 69-year-old Cathy McKee.
Nearly five decades after a newborn baby girl was found dead in a trash bag at a Columbus County, North Carolina, landfill, authorities have arrested 69-year-old Cathy McKee.
Oil, gas prices surge as Middle East war disrupts supplies and sparks fears
With Brent crude and U.S. oil jumping sharply after strikes and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, energy expert Phil Flynn explains how these Middle East tensions — including halted Qatari LNG production and potential shipping bottlenecks — could drive higher U.S. gas and everyday prices even if we don’t buy oil directly from Iran.
With Brent crude and U.S. oil jumping sharply after strikes and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, energy expert Phil Flynn explains how these Middle East tensions — including halted Qatari LNG production and potential shipping bottlenecks — could drive higher U.S. gas and everyday prices even if we don’t buy oil directly from Iran.
Shooting possibly tied to rollover crash on Chicago's South Side
A large police presence responded to the scene of a rollover crash Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.
A large police presence responded to the scene of a rollover crash Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.
Middle East tensions escalate as fear of wider war grows, expert weighs in
As canceled flights, deadly protests, and shipping suspensions mount, political science professor William Muck joins us to analyze War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claims about Operation Epic Fury, its contrast to Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear deterrence goals, and the broader risks of escalation.
As canceled flights, deadly protests, and shipping suspensions mount, political science professor William Muck joins us to analyze War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claims about Operation Epic Fury, its contrast to Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear deterrence goals, and the broader risks of escalation.
Signs of relief for homebuyers as affordability shows early improvement
Daryl Fairweather of Redfin breaks down new data showing early affordability gains, what’s still challenging buyers in Chicago, and how to navigate the spring housing market.
Daryl Fairweather of Redfin breaks down new data showing early affordability gains, what’s still challenging buyers in Chicago, and how to navigate the spring housing market.
Man shot to death while sitting in car in Chicago, police say
Chicago police say a 45-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday while sitting in a car.
Chicago police say a 45-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday while sitting in a car.
Property dispute escalated into stabbing in Cook County
A Berwyn man has been charged with aggravated battery after a property dispute escalated into a stabbing last month in Summit.
A Berwyn man has been charged with aggravated battery after a property dispute escalated into a stabbing last month in Summit.
Chicago police issue statement as US-Iran conflict intensifies
Chicago police have issued a statement as the US-Iran conflict grows overseas.
Chicago police have issued a statement as the US-Iran conflict grows overseas.
Two men shot while driving in Chicago, police say
Chicago police say gunfire from another vehicle left two men injured late Sunday on the Northwest Side.
Chicago police say gunfire from another vehicle left two men injured late Sunday on the Northwest Side.
Woman critically hurt in stabbing during Chicago fight, man in custody
Chicago police say a woman was critically injured and a man is in custody after a fight turned even more violent Sunday night.
Chicago police say a woman was critically injured and a man is in custody after a fight turned even more violent Sunday night.
Shots fired at Chicago police lead to chase, crash and arrest in Gresham neighborhood
A suspect was arrested after shooting at Chicago police officers and crashing his car during a chase Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.
A suspect was arrested after shooting at Chicago police officers and crashing his car during a chase Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.
Driver charged with DUI after striking IDOT truck on I-57
A driver was charged with driving under the influence after sideswiping an Illinois Department of Transportation truck early Monday on Interstate 57 in south suburban Cook County.
A driver was charged with driving under the influence after sideswiping an Illinois Department of Transportation truck early Monday on Interstate 57 in south suburban Cook County.
Early voting expands to all of Chicago’s 50 Wards for 2026 primary election
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is expanding on Monday across all of Chicago’s 50 wards and suburban Cook County.
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is expanding on Monday across all of Chicago’s 50 wards and suburban Cook County.
Chicago weather: Sunshine today before a rainy, stormy stretch
After a sunny and milder Monday, Chicago faces several days of scattered rain and possible thunderstorms as temperatures steadily warm into the weekend.
After a sunny and milder Monday, Chicago faces several days of scattered rain and possible thunderstorms as temperatures steadily warm into the weekend.
Boy, 15, shot on Chicago's South Side
A 15-year-old boy was shot and hospitalized Sunday night in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and hospitalized Sunday night in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Austin 6th Street shooting: FBI probes attack as terrorism after 3 killed, 14 injured
Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin's bustling Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning that authorities said may have ties to terrorism.
Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin's bustling Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning that authorities said may have ties to terrorism.
Austin 6th Street shooting: What we know about gunman seen wearing 'Property of Allah' shirt
The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.
The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.
Man fatally shot on Chicago’s Southwest Side, suspect at large: police
A 45-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night on Chicago’s Southwest Side, and the suspect remains at large, authorities said.
A 45-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night on Chicago’s Southwest Side, and the suspect remains at large, authorities said.