Chicago weather: Break from heat, storms brings sunny, comfortable stretch
Chicagoland is getting a break from the heat and severe storms. Here's when rain chances return later this week.
Chicagoland is getting a break from the heat and severe storms. Here's when rain chances return later this week.
10-year-old boy shot, killed in Gary, Indiana, police say
A 10-year-old child was killed, and several others were hurt in two separate shootings in Northwest Indiana early Sunday morning.
A 10-year-old child was killed, and several others were hurt in two separate shootings in Northwest Indiana early Sunday morning.
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
Cook County opioid overdose deaths down for third-straight year | ChicagoLIVE
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County continue to decline for the third straight year, according to a new report. We hear from Dr. Rachel Rubin, of the Cook County Department of Public Health, to learn more about what's driving the trend.
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County continue to decline for the third straight year, according to a new report. We hear from Dr. Rachel Rubin, of the Cook County Department of Public Health, to learn more about what's driving the trend.
Chicago 4th of July violence: 21 shot, 2 killed, 3 stabbed, CPD says
Multiple people have been shot or stabbed, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.
Multiple people have been shot or stabbed, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.
The '1776 diet': Colonists' alcohol consumption was 'staggering,' and historians want you to know
Some of the Founding Fathers drank a lot of ale, often in the morning.
Some of the Founding Fathers drank a lot of ale, often in the morning.
Multi-car crashes on I-88 in DuPage County leave 1 dead, ISP says
Multiple crashes on Interstate 88 in Chicago’s western suburbs late Saturday night left one person dead.
Multiple crashes on Interstate 88 in Chicago’s western suburbs late Saturday night left one person dead.
Massive fire breaks out on Chicago's Near South Side
The Chicago Fire Department spent hours trying to put out a massive fire on the city's South Side overnight. The fire was so intense that neighbors had to evacuate their homes.
The Chicago Fire Department spent hours trying to put out a massive fire on the city's South Side overnight. The fire was so intense that neighbors had to evacuate their homes.
Fireworks display in Chicago suburbs gets out of hand, causing injuries
In Bridgeview and neighboring suburbs, fireworks celebrations got out of hand on Saturday night.
In Bridgeview and neighboring suburbs, fireworks celebrations got out of hand on Saturday night.
Chicago weather: Rain clears, but clouds remain for Sunday
The rain should be clearing out today, although cloud cover will remain, and we’re looking forward to cooler temperatures.
The rain should be clearing out today, although cloud cover will remain, and we’re looking forward to cooler temperatures.
Trump speaks after Freedom 250 event delayed due to weather
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the Fourth of July had to evacuate due to severe weather but President Trump did give his speech to commemorate the nation's birthday.
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the Fourth of July had to evacuate due to severe weather but President Trump did give his speech to commemorate the nation's birthday.
Chicago mass shooting leaves 6 hurt on West Side, police say
A mass shooting on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning left six people, mostly teenagers, injured.
A mass shooting on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning left six people, mostly teenagers, injured.
Plane hit by firework at Chicago’s Midway Airport, airline says
A plane was hit by a firework as it was landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Saturday night.
A plane was hit by a firework as it was landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Saturday night.
150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
Police search for person of interest in Chicago double homicide
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in connection with a double homicide that also left two other people wounded last week in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in connection with a double homicide that also left two other people wounded last week in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Police seek man accused of exposing himself, groping victim in South Loop
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of exposing himself, performing a lewd act and groping a victim in the South Loop last month.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of exposing himself, performing a lewd act and groping a victim in the South Loop last month.
Fourth of July fireworks end in teen arrests after crowd turns hostile in Joliet
Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.
Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.
Chicago July 4th crime: 9 shot, 2 killed during holiday weekend, police say
Multiple people have been shot, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.
Multiple people have been shot, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.