DCFS missed court dates, Pritzker touts school tax credits | The Chicago Report
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
First responders, businesses unite in Indiana storm recovery
Recovery efforts continue across northwest Indiana following last week's powerful storms.
Recovery efforts continue across northwest Indiana following last week's powerful storms.
Over 100,000 people still without power in northwest Indiana
People in northwest Indiana are still dealing with power problems after last week's storms. Over 100,000 people on Monday were still without power.
People in northwest Indiana are still dealing with power problems after last week's storms. Over 100,000 people on Monday were still without power.
South Holland hit-and-run leaves 59-year-old man dead, driver sought: police
A driver is being sought after a 59-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend in south suburban South Holland, authorities said.
A driver is being sought after a 59-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend in south suburban South Holland, authorities said.
School is back in session for patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital
The new school year is kicking off, but it's also back to school time for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
The new school year is kicking off, but it's also back to school time for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Boystown cold case: Chicago police investigated 2004 murder as potential hate crime
The confirmation comes as the case reaches 22 years without a charge, with a $50,000 reward now on the table and a police sketch of the only person of interest still the department's clearest public lead.
The confirmation comes as the case reaches 22 years without a charge, with a $50,000 reward now on the table and a police sketch of the only person of interest still the department's clearest public lead.
Family remembers pregnant Downers Grove woman killed in brutal attack
More than six months after Eliza Morales was killed inside her Downers Grove apartment, her family is honoring her life with a candlelight vigil and celebration of life on Aug. 30.
More than six months after Eliza Morales was killed inside her Downers Grove apartment, her family is honoring her life with a candlelight vigil and celebration of life on Aug. 30.
Northwest Indiana storm recovery continues as officials warn of ongoing challenges
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glenn Fifield discusses the long road to recovery after devastating storms, neighbors helping neighbors and how license plate readers are being used to solve crimes and find missing people.
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glenn Fifield discusses the long road to recovery after devastating storms, neighbors helping neighbors and how license plate readers are being used to solve crimes and find missing people.
Dozens of deer in Wisconsin dead from EHD
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The outbreak is likely to continue until the first frost of the season.
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The outbreak is likely to continue until the first frost of the season.
Teens charged with trespassing at Congress Theater
An unsanctioned rave at Congress Theater this month was shut down by police but not before going viral.
An unsanctioned rave at Congress Theater this month was shut down by police but not before going viral.
Mother dies after entering Des Plaines River to rescue son in Libertyville
A woman died Sunday after entering the Des Plaines River near Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville to help her son.
A woman died Sunday after entering the Des Plaines River near Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville to help her son.
Crosstown Classic: What to expect at tonight's Cubs vs. White Sox game
The Cubs and White Sox face off in another Crosstown Classic-- Chicagoans hope this is a preview of the World Series!
The Cubs and White Sox face off in another Crosstown Classic-- Chicagoans hope this is a preview of the World Series!
Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.
Remembering Tommy John and the groundbreaking surgery that is his namesake.
Legendary baseball pitcher Tommy John passes away. We discuss the operation that got him, and countless other pitchers back on the diamond.
Legendary baseball pitcher Tommy John passes away. We discuss the operation that got him, and countless other pitchers back on the diamond.
Viral Bears video shows fan at Soldier Field zooming in to industrial Hammond skyline.
A fan at the Bears - Browns preseason game took a video from his seats that zooms into the Hammond, IN industrial skyline as the Bears contemplate the potential move across the border.
A fan at the Bears - Browns preseason game took a video from his seats that zooms into the Hammond, IN industrial skyline as the Bears contemplate the potential move across the border.
Illinois man allegedly used AI to alter images of real kids for child sexual abuse material
A Chicago-area man is facing 44 felony charges after prosecutors say he used AI to create child sexual abuse material.
A Chicago-area man is facing 44 felony charges after prosecutors say he used AI to create child sexual abuse material.
Hayden Panettiere's preliminary autopsy released: What it says
Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation as officials release new details from a preliminary autopsy of the beloved actress.
Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation as officials release new details from a preliminary autopsy of the beloved actress.
Confirmed measles cases reach 15 in Wisconsin
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
Indiana woman charged after police chase ends in crash, 3 passengers critically injured
An 18-year-old northwest Indiana woman faces felony charges after police said a chase ended in a crash that left three passengers with life-threatening injuries.
An 18-year-old northwest Indiana woman faces felony charges after police said a chase ended in a crash that left three passengers with life-threatening injuries.
Tired of the heat? Here's when Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler weather will arrive
When will it finally start to feel like fall? Here's what you need to know.
When will it finally start to feel like fall? Here's what you need to know.