Linda Brown's family launches advocacy initiative
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
Reward for missing 16-year-old girl
A reward is being offered for a 16-year-old girl who is missing, and her mother says she is not a runaway who should be brushed aside.
A reward is being offered for a 16-year-old girl who is missing, and her mother says she is not a runaway who should be brushed aside.
New report finds Chicago’s homeless population far higher than official count
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Local chefs & restaurants in James Beard semifinals
Chicago's got one of the best food scenes on the planet. The James Beard Foundation just revealed the semifinalists for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Chicago's got one of the best food scenes on the planet. The James Beard Foundation just revealed the semifinalists for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Diamond prices are dropping. Here's why. | ChicagoLIVE
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
New report finds Chicago’s homeless population far higher than official count
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago approves $22M settlement to family of man killed in 2023 CPD chase crash
The Chicago City Council signed off on a $22 million settlement on Wednesday to the family of a man killed in a 2023 car crash involving a car being chased by a CPD squad car.
The Chicago City Council signed off on a $22 million settlement on Wednesday to the family of a man killed in a 2023 car crash involving a car being chased by a CPD squad car.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
DOJ subpoenas Minnesota lawmakers
A federal appeals court just paused that was blocking immigration agents from using force on protesters in Minnesota.
A federal appeals court just paused that was blocking immigration agents from using force on protesters in Minnesota.
City to pass $22M to family of man killed in 2023 crash
City Council also just signed off on this $22 million settlement. It’s going to the family of a man who got killed in a car crash back in 2023.
City Council also just signed off on this $22 million settlement. It’s going to the family of a man who got killed in a car crash back in 2023.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the sale of certain hemp products, with some modifications made to the original proposal.
The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the sale of certain hemp products, with some modifications made to the original proposal.
Bulldog injured and left in the cold outside Lincoln Park shelter is on the mend
An injured bulldog is recovering after being abandoned in the cold outside a PAWS Chicago adoption center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last weekend.
An injured bulldog is recovering after being abandoned in the cold outside a PAWS Chicago adoption center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last weekend.
Ex-Chicago-area officer convicted for extorting drivers for cash, drugs: prosecutors
A former suburban Chicago police officer has been convicted of federal corruption for allegedly conspiring to steal cash and drugs from people during traffic stops, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A former suburban Chicago police officer has been convicted of federal corruption for allegedly conspiring to steal cash and drugs from people during traffic stops, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Gas leak in Aurora prompts road closure, evacuations, city says
A gas leak in Aurora on Wednesday prompted evacuations and traffic delays near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
A gas leak in Aurora on Wednesday prompted evacuations and traffic delays near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
Waukegan man charged in New Year's day stabbing
A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.
A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.
What is ‘house burping’ and is it good for your health? | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Greater Chicago Food Depository warns of SNAP work requirement changes | ChicagoLIVE
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
Metra to reduce trains amid dangerous cold on Friday
As the extreme cold rolls, Metra is reducing its schedules, with less trains on all lines on Friday.
As the extreme cold rolls, Metra is reducing its schedules, with less trains on all lines on Friday.