Former suburban Chicago teacher accused of grooming students, soliciting minor, officials say
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
Tariff refund system launches today: Here’s who it’s for
The U.S. is launching the beginning phase of its tariff refund system Monday. Here’s who it’s for, and what to know about it.
The U.S. is launching the beginning phase of its tariff refund system Monday. Here’s who it’s for, and what to know about it.
Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Northwest Side
Chicago police say a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago police say a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Chicago police: Man, 28, shot during argument on South Side
Chicago police say a late-night argument on the city's South Side ended in gunfire and a 28-year-old man is in critical condition.
Chicago police say a late-night argument on the city's South Side ended in gunfire and a 28-year-old man is in critical condition.
Car crashes into CTA bus in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood
Chicago police say a sedan slammed into a stopped CTA bus overnight on the city's South Side.
Chicago police say a sedan slammed into a stopped CTA bus overnight on the city's South Side.
Chicago weather: Freeze warning starts the day before temperatures rebound
A frosty start today, but Chicagoland warms up fast — see when 80° returns.
A frosty start today, but Chicagoland warms up fast — see when 80° returns.
Darren Bailey apologizes for Chicago 'hellhole' comments
You might remember a few years ago when the republican candidate for Illinois governor had this to say about the city of Chicago. Well now, Darren Bailey has had an apparent change of heart.
You might remember a few years ago when the republican candidate for Illinois governor had this to say about the city of Chicago. Well now, Darren Bailey has had an apparent change of heart.
Chicago faith leaders defend Pope Leo amid clash with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
Local faith leaders back Pope Leo in feud with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. The president has angered many Catholics by criticizing the pope's call to end the War in Iran, and today one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic leaders fired back.
Police searching for persons of interest in Iowa mass shooting
Police are looking for five persons of interest following a mass shooting near the University of Iowa.
Police are looking for five persons of interest following a mass shooting near the University of Iowa.
Iran rejects new peace talks after Trump warning
Now to the latest on the War in Iran. The U.S. says it attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly rejected a new round of peace talks, as the ceasefire is set to expire in a few days. Mateo Farzaneh, a history professor at Northeastern Illinois University, who has been following the conflict joins the show.
Now to the latest on the War in Iran. The U.S. says it attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly rejected a new round of peace talks, as the ceasefire is set to expire in a few days. Mateo Farzaneh, a history professor at Northeastern Illinois University, who has been following the conflict joins the show.
Man shoots and kills 8 of his children in Louisiana
We're learning tragic new details tonight about a deadly mass shooting in Louisiana. Investigators say most of the victims are the gunman's own children.
We're learning tragic new details tonight about a deadly mass shooting in Louisiana. Investigators say most of the victims are the gunman's own children.
Police search for missing twin babies, 17-year-old mother in Dolton
Twin infant boys who require special care were reported missing from a Dolton home along with their 17-year-old mother, prompting a police advisory as family members plead for their safe return.
Twin infant boys who require special care were reported missing from a Dolton home along with their 17-year-old mother, prompting a police advisory as family members plead for their safe return.
Search for missing infants, mother in Dolton
Two infants are missing from their Dolton home. Their grandmother pleading with the babies' mother to return home. Joanie Lum is live in Dolton where the police are now involved.
Two infants are missing from their Dolton home. Their grandmother pleading with the babies' mother to return home. Joanie Lum is live in Dolton where the police are now involved.
Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for all of Chicagoland
Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with chilly temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Chicago's average high temperature for April 19th is 60 degrees, so most areas are running around ten degrees below normal today.
Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with chilly temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Chicago's average high temperature for April 19th is 60 degrees, so most areas are running around ten degrees below normal today.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting: 8 children killed in ‘domestic disturbance’
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
30-year-old man killed in West Garfield Park porch shooting: police
A 30-year-old man has died after he was shot while on a front porch in West Garfield Park on Sunday, according to Chicago police.
A 30-year-old man has died after he was shot while on a front porch in West Garfield Park on Sunday, according to Chicago police.
Two men convicted in brutal 2022 killing of Highland Park man: prosecutors
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.