Chicago schools to hold classes on May 1st after backlash
Chicago Public Schools will remain open May 1 but shift to a day focused on civic engagement and student activities.
Chicago Public Schools will remain open May 1 but shift to a day focused on civic engagement and student activities.
Severe storms prompt tornado warnings for multiple Chicago-area counties
Damaging winds were the main concern, along with large hail and a possible tornado threat.
Damaging winds were the main concern, along with large hail and a possible tornado threat.
Credit and ZIP code driving higher car insurance costs: Illinois study
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains a new study showing drivers can pay significantly more for car insurance based on factors like credit score, age, and location—not just their driving record.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains a new study showing drivers can pay significantly more for car insurance based on factors like credit score, age, and location—not just their driving record.
Young boxer Zariah Barajas steps into the ring, building her own legacy
Boxer Zariah Barajas shares how she got started in the sport, follows in her father’s footsteps, and hopes to inspire other young athletes as she trains with her coach and chases her dreams.
Boxer Zariah Barajas shares how she got started in the sport, follows in her father’s footsteps, and hopes to inspire other young athletes as she trains with her coach and chases her dreams.
Krystal Rivera shooting: Videos show Chicago police officer fatally shot by partner
Videos have been released showing the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
Videos have been released showing the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
Krystal Rivera shooting: Video shows fatal shooting of Chicago officer by partner during pursuit
VIEWER DISCRETION STRONG ADVISED: Videos released on Friday show the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
VIEWER DISCRETION STRONG ADVISED: Videos released on Friday show the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
How Chicago beat New York and Orlando for the permanent Candy Hall of Fame | ChicagoNOW
We’ve known the Candy Hall of Fame Experience was coming, but now we’re going behind the curtain with Chief Wonder Maker Janet Planet to find out how this massive 60,000-square-foot project actually came together.
We’ve known the Candy Hall of Fame Experience was coming, but now we’re going behind the curtain with Chief Wonder Maker Janet Planet to find out how this massive 60,000-square-foot project actually came together.
Children’s toy sold on Amazon recalled over choking hazard
A child toy set that was sold on Amazon has been recalled because of a risk of serious injury or death from choking.
A child toy set that was sold on Amazon has been recalled because of a risk of serious injury or death from choking.
Man arrested after deadly shooting in Leesburg; man tried to shoot attacking dog, but shot owner instead
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
Global multicultural bazaar brings food, fashion and culture from around the world to Chicago
A first-of-its-kind Global Multicultural Celebration & Bazaar in Chicago showcases more than 100 vendors featuring international food, fashion, and culture.
A first-of-its-kind Global Multicultural Celebration & Bazaar in Chicago showcases more than 100 vendors featuring international food, fashion, and culture.
The Waco siege: A timeline of the 51-day confrontation between federal agents and the Branch Davidians
The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.
The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.
Flights cut at O'Hare Airport to address delays
The FAA says you'll soon have fewer options at O'Hare Airport as the agency is cutting back on daily flights
The FAA says you'll soon have fewer options at O'Hare Airport as the agency is cutting back on daily flights
May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Iran latest: Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' says Iran foreign minister
Iran foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' a day after the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Iran foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' a day after the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
CPS to restore special education services for Catholic school students after backlash
Chicago Public Schools will restore special education instructional services for students in Catholic schools after previously ending the federally funded program early, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday.
Chicago Public Schools will restore special education instructional services for students in Catholic schools after previously ending the federally funded program early, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday.
Riverdale man charged with attempted murder in coworker stabbing, sheriff says
A Riverdale man has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities said he stabbed a coworker during an argument in unincorporated Cook County.
A Riverdale man has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities said he stabbed a coworker during an argument in unincorporated Cook County.
Inspector general says Chicago lacks tools to track and collect city debt
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg details findings that the city’s finance department is struggling to manage and recover unpaid fines and fees, raising concerns about accountability and impact on taxpayers.
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg details findings that the city’s finance department is struggling to manage and recover unpaid fines and fees, raising concerns about accountability and impact on taxpayers.
Man shot in mouth while sitting in car on Chicago's Far South Side
A 39-year-old man was shot while sitting in his vehicle early Friday in the city’s Far South Side.
A 39-year-old man was shot while sitting in his vehicle early Friday in the city’s Far South Side.
SUV crashes into bicyclist, rolls over on Chicago's SW Side
A bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV in a crash late Thursday night in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
A bicyclist was injured after being struck by an SUV in a crash late Thursday night in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
Family of Chicago crash victim files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road.
The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road.