Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
Chicago dad welcomes son after rare testicular cancer
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
How a Chicago company is helping schools fight teen vaping | ChicagoNOW
Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.
Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.
Winners announced in Chicago snowplow naming contest
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
From setback to success: Chicago native Robert Covington tells his story in new documentary
Chicago-born NBA veteran Robert Covington joins us to discuss his new documentary, “Allergic to Failure,” detailing how injury, going undrafted and his HBCU experience shaped his journey and purpose beyond basketball.
Chicago-born NBA veteran Robert Covington joins us to discuss his new documentary, “Allergic to Failure,” detailing how injury, going undrafted and his HBCU experience shaped his journey and purpose beyond basketball.
Americans stranded in Mexico amid unrest
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
North Carolina woman missing since 2001 found alive, seeks privacy
A North Carolina woman who vanished in 2001 has been found alive and well more than two decades later.
A North Carolina woman who vanished in 2001 has been found alive and well more than two decades later.
Misty McMichael arrest: Prosecutors decline to file charges against widow of Bears legend
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Misty McMichael after her arrest in suburban Chicago last week.
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Misty McMichael after her arrest in suburban Chicago last week.
Indiana House talks Bears stadium bill
Indiana lawmakers on Monday will discuss whether to advance a bill that would take another step forward in luring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State.
Indiana lawmakers on Monday will discuss whether to advance a bill that would take another step forward in luring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State.
FBI investigates deadly shooting near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ahead of State of the Union
The FBI is probing a fatal shooting involving an armed man at Mar-a-Lago as security intensifies before President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address of his second term.
The FBI is probing a fatal shooting involving an armed man at Mar-a-Lago as security intensifies before President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address of his second term.
US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
How Illinois would charge federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.
Chicago police: Teen accidentally shot by someone he knew, charges pending
Chicago police say charges are pending after a teen was accidentally shot by someone he knew on Sunday.
Chicago police say charges are pending after a teen was accidentally shot by someone he knew on Sunday.
CTA crime: Duo with rap sheets charged in robbery of 16-year-old rider
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago woman arrested minutes after man shot during argument
Chicago police say what started as an argument erupted into gunfire and a felony charge against Eboni Evans.
Chicago police say what started as an argument erupted into gunfire and a felony charge against Eboni Evans.
Uber Eats driver dies after being found unresponsive on Chicago street
A death investigation has been launched after an Uber Eats driver was found unresponsive Monday on a West Side street.
A death investigation has been launched after an Uber Eats driver was found unresponsive Monday on a West Side street.
Cook County house fire leaves 2 women dead
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at a home Monday morning in suburban Northlake.
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at a home Monday morning in suburban Northlake.
Cook County house fire leaves 2 women dead
Two women were killed in an early-morning house fire in suburban Northlake.
Two women were killed in an early-morning house fire in suburban Northlake.
Chicago weather: Flurries today, lake-effect snow advisory in NW Indiana
Cold conditions and lake-effect snow give way to a milder, windier stretch this week, with highs climbing toward 50 by Friday.
Cold conditions and lake-effect snow give way to a milder, windier stretch this week, with highs climbing toward 50 by Friday.
Fundraiser helps replace bulletproof vests for Chicago Police
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, alongside Alderman Matt O’Shea’s annual fundraiser, has helped raise millions of dollars over the years to replace aging bullet-proof vests for Chicago police officers at no cost to them.
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, alongside Alderman Matt O’Shea’s annual fundraiser, has helped raise millions of dollars over the years to replace aging bullet-proof vests for Chicago police officers at no cost to them.



















