Expert analysis: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise despite extended Iran ceasefire
A political expert breaks down why attacks continue despite a ceasefire extension, what’s behind delayed diplomacy, and how the standoff could impact global oil and gas prices.
A political expert breaks down why attacks continue despite a ceasefire extension, what’s behind delayed diplomacy, and how the standoff could impact global oil and gas prices.
Reward offered for Chicago armed robbers captured in viral video
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two suspects who attacked and robbed a man at gunpoint two months ago in Fulton Market.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two suspects who attacked and robbed a man at gunpoint two months ago in Fulton Market.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire tensions escalate
Iran targeted multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday after the U.S. extended a fragile ceasefire, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty in the region.
Iran targeted multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday after the U.S. extended a fragile ceasefire, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty in the region.
Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
Chicago man arrested on Red Line with nearly 80 grams of weed on 4/20, sheriff says
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
Chicago man arrested 4 months after deadly Near West Side shooting
A Chicago man is now charged in a deadly shooting from last December.
A Chicago man is now charged in a deadly shooting from last December.
Man accused of sexually assaulting family member arrested in Illinois, officials say
A man wanted in a 2017 sexual assault case involving a family member has been arrested in a small Illinois village, authorities said.
A man wanted in a 2017 sexual assault case involving a family member has been arrested in a small Illinois village, authorities said.
Chicago weather: Sunshine and 70s inland, cooler by the lake Wednesday
Chicagoland warms into the 70s today, but the lakefront tells a different story.
Chicagoland warms into the 70s today, but the lakefront tells a different story.
Bears stadium depends on high-stakes bill negotiations in Springfield
Illinois lawmakers continue to inch toward passing the key mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to build a new domed stadium in suburban Arlington Heights.
Illinois lawmakers continue to inch toward passing the key mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to build a new domed stadium in suburban Arlington Heights.
Fox River flooding impacting Port Barrington: 'We might get to 2017'
Parts of Port Barrington are underwater after days of heavy rain. Multiple roads are closed in Lake and McHenry Counties.
Parts of Port Barrington are underwater after days of heavy rain. Multiple roads are closed in Lake and McHenry Counties.
Buffalo Grove HS staffer critically hurt in crash, police say
A staff member at Buffalo Grove High School was critically hurt after a car crash near the school on Tuesday afternoon.
A staff member at Buffalo Grove High School was critically hurt after a car crash near the school on Tuesday afternoon.
Exclusive: After missing Dolton teen, twin infants found safe, family says ordeal isn’t over
A grandmother of twin infant boys is relieved after the babies were found safe. They were reported missing from their Dolton home Sunday and turned up in Chicago.
A grandmother of twin infant boys is relieved after the babies were found safe. They were reported missing from their Dolton home Sunday and turned up in Chicago.
Impaired driver accused in deadly Belmont Cragin hit-and-run; victim is 7th killed this year
A 65-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Belmont Cragin, and new details from a local alderman suggest the driver was impaired.
A 65-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Belmont Cragin, and new details from a local alderman suggest the driver was impaired.
Fox River flooding impacting Port Barrington: 'We might get to 2017'
Parts of Port Barrington are underwater after days of heavy rain. Multiple roads are closed in Lake and McHenry Counties.
Parts of Port Barrington are underwater after days of heavy rain. Multiple roads are closed in Lake and McHenry Counties.
Exclusive: After missing Dolton teen, twin infants found safe, family says ordeal isn’t over
A grandmother of twin infant boys who went missing over the weekend is relieved after the babies were found safe.
A grandmother of twin infant boys who went missing over the weekend is relieved after the babies were found safe.
Impaired driver accused in deadly Belmont Cragin hit-and-run; victim is 7th killed this year
A 65-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Belmont Cragin, and new details from a local alderman suggest the driver was impaired.
A 65-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Belmont Cragin, and new details from a local alderman suggest the driver was impaired.
Child Social Media Safety Act advances, SAFE-T Act Reform | The Chicago Report
The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report."
Mother of Illinois woman found dead pushes for SAFE-T Act reform
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.



















