31 men arrested in January human trafficking operations in Cook County: officials
Investigators arrested 31 male suspects in January in connection with human trafficking, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators arrested 31 male suspects in January in connection with human trafficking, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father from Texas ICE facility
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."
Suspect in custody, another at large after BNSF theft investigation: officials
One suspect of a BNSF theft is in custody, while another remains on the loose on Saturday, according to Will County Sheriff's Office.
One suspect of a BNSF theft is in custody, while another remains on the loose on Saturday, according to Will County Sheriff's Office.
New SNAP work requirements kick in for more states Feb. 1: What to know
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
Penguine Plunge Winter Festival raises money for Make-A-Wish
Several brave souls will take the polar plunge in Ottawa to raise money for Make-A-Wish which benefits children with critical illnesses.
Several brave souls will take the polar plunge in Ottawa to raise money for Make-A-Wish which benefits children with critical illnesses.
Chicago puppet festival provides fun from around the world | Chicago Live
The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival begins this month and provides fun for families and people of all ages.
The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival begins this month and provides fun for families and people of all ages.
Chicago mayor orders CPD to document illegal activity by immigration agents
A new executive order directs Chicago police to preserve evidence of alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
A new executive order directs Chicago police to preserve evidence of alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
Free meal giveaway on Chicago's South Side | Chicago Live
Residents on Chicago's South Side will be able to benefit from a free hot meal giveaway thanks to multiple organizations.
Residents on Chicago's South Side will be able to benefit from a free hot meal giveaway thanks to multiple organizations.
Lake Geneva Winterfest features snow sculpting competition
Jake and Mark check in on the snow sculpting competition out at the Lake Geneva Winterfest.
Jake and Mark check in on the snow sculpting competition out at the Lake Geneva Winterfest.
Cider Summit returns to Chicago's Navy Pier
Chicago's Cider Summit returns this weekend to Navy Pier for its 12th annual event.
Chicago's Cider Summit returns this weekend to Navy Pier for its 12th annual event.
The government is shut down again. Here's why this one is different
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
7 meningitis cases reported in Chicago this month, including 2 deaths
There have been seven cases of meningococcal disease reported in Chicago since Jan. 15, including two deaths, according to health officials.
There have been seven cases of meningococcal disease reported in Chicago since Jan. 15, including two deaths, according to health officials.
Chicago weather: More lake effect snow for parts of the area
More lake effect snow is expected throughout the day, but only for parts of the Chicago area.
More lake effect snow is expected throughout the day, but only for parts of the Chicago area.
Chicago man shot, seriously wounded victim on South Side, police say
A suspect was charged in connection with the shooting and serious wounding of another man on the South Side earlier this week.
A suspect was charged in connection with the shooting and serious wounding of another man on the South Side earlier this week.
Chicago weather: Subzero wind chills ease as lake-effect snow shifts south
Chicagoans endured another frigid January day as wind chills dipped below zero and lake-effect snow continued to impact parts of the region, though conditions were beginning to improve.
Chicagoans endured another frigid January day as wind chills dipped below zero and lake-effect snow continued to impact parts of the region, though conditions were beginning to improve.
Average Chicago winter?
Snow removal companies are gearing up for another busy weekend. One owner says this is just an average Chicago winter. Bret Buganski looked at the numbers on snow and salt.
Snow removal companies are gearing up for another busy weekend. One owner says this is just an average Chicago winter. Bret Buganski looked at the numbers on snow and salt.
Man charged with battery, sexual abuse charges
Police just charged a man with sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator at the Jackson Red Line station.
Police just charged a man with sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator at the Jackson Red Line station.
Man sentenced to 65 years for murder
A man just got sentenced to 65 years in prison for a murder in Chinatown.
A man just got sentenced to 65 years in prison for a murder in Chinatown.
National Shutdown Day at Daley Plaza
The cold didn’t stop people from packing Daley Plaza for a nationwide shutdown over immigration enforcement. Leslie Moreno talked to people out there.
The cold didn’t stop people from packing Daley Plaza for a nationwide shutdown over immigration enforcement. Leslie Moreno talked to people out there.
Police warn of phone, credit card thefts in River North and Fulton Market
Chicago police are warning of cell phone and credit card thefts in River North and Fulton Market.
Chicago police are warning of cell phone and credit card thefts in River North and Fulton Market.