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.
NASCAR returns to Joliet on 4th of July weekend | ChicagoLIVE
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
What America 250 means for Native Americans | ChicagoLIVE
With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.
With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.
Joliet man lit toy box on fire at Walmart, ate chicken without paying, police say
A man was accused of allegedly setting a fire at a Joliet Walmart and eating food without paying for it last month.
A man was accused of allegedly setting a fire at a Joliet Walmart and eating food without paying for it last month.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
America’s Time Capsule: 56 states and territories contribute artifacts for 250th anniversary
America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.
America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.
Chicago high-rise trash chute fire leaves 7 hurt, officials say
A trash chute fire at a high-rise building on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning left seven people injured.
A trash chute fire at a high-rise building on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning left seven people injured.
Appeals court rules ICE must allow bond hearings after 90 days of detention
A federal appeals court ruled that immigrants detained by ICE for more than 90 days must have an opportunity to seek release through a bond hearing.
A federal appeals court ruled that immigrants detained by ICE for more than 90 days must have an opportunity to seek release through a bond hearing.
Major flooding on Bishop Ford in Chicago prompts rescue, ISP says
Significant flooding on I-94 on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning was causing traffic delays and prompted one assist from police.
Significant flooding on I-94 on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning was causing traffic delays and prompted one assist from police.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Chicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch, more rain for July 4th
More rain and possible storms are moving into the area on this Fourth of July afternoon.
More rain and possible storms are moving into the area on this Fourth of July afternoon.