Cook County family sues Roblox over alleged child sexploitation | ChicagoLIVE
A lawsuit in federal court accuses Roblox of creating an unsafe environment that allowed a child to be groomed and sexually exploited online.
A lawsuit in federal court accuses Roblox of creating an unsafe environment that allowed a child to be groomed and sexually exploited online.
Man killed, another injured in two-car crash in Chicago's South Side: police
A 50-year-old man has died, and another man has been injured in a crash in Calumet Heights on Wednesday, according to police.
A 50-year-old man has died, and another man has been injured in a crash in Calumet Heights on Wednesday, according to police.
Chicago Theatre Week returns with tickets as low as $8
Chicago Theatre Week is returning February 2026, offering value-priced tickets to a wide range of productions across the city and suburbs.
Chicago Theatre Week is returning February 2026, offering value-priced tickets to a wide range of productions across the city and suburbs.
Chicago mayor warns of possible mid-year layoffs due to budget uncertainties
Mayor Johnson said he was concerned about budget projections for this year which might lead to layoffs.
Mayor Johnson said he was concerned about budget projections for this year which might lead to layoffs.
'I feel your anger, I'm angry': Gov. Walz addresses deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Gov. Walz held a press briefing Wednesday after an ICE agent allegedly shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Gov. Walz held a press briefing Wednesday after an ICE agent allegedly shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Is your data ever really deleted? An expert weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
A data privacy expert explains how personal information can resurface even after it’s been deleted from data brokers.
A data privacy expert explains how personal information can resurface even after it’s been deleted from data brokers.
What CPS investigators found in sexual misconduct cases | ChicagoLIVE
A CPS watchdog report sheds new light on sexual misconduct complaints within the district. Inspector General Philip Wagenknecht joins ChicagoLIVE with details.
A CPS watchdog report sheds new light on sexual misconduct complaints within the district. Inspector General Philip Wagenknecht joins ChicagoLIVE with details.
Woman killed in ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis | ChicagoLIVE
Minneapolis officials are calling for accountability after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
Minneapolis officials are calling for accountability after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
Missing South Carolina teen Mackenzie Dalton found safe after monthlong search leads to arrest
Mackenzie Dalton disappeared in late November, prompting investigation that led to charges against 18-year-old.
Mackenzie Dalton disappeared in late November, prompting investigation that led to charges against 18-year-old.
New Illinois police hiring reform raises questions about impact | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois has rolled out new police hiring requirements, but questions remain about whether the reforms will lead to real change.
Illinois has rolled out new police hiring requirements, but questions remain about whether the reforms will lead to real change.
Chicago’s luxury home market hit records in 2025 | ChicagoLIVE
Sales of Chicago-area homes priced at $4 million and above surged to a record high in 2025, according to new data.
Sales of Chicago-area homes priced at $4 million and above surged to a record high in 2025, according to new data.
Chicago approves revised curfew proposal | ChicagoLIVE
City leaders approved a plan to let police impose short-term curfews in response to large teen gatherings that pose safety concerns.
City leaders approved a plan to let police impose short-term curfews in response to large teen gatherings that pose safety concerns.
What’s new in tech? A live look from CES 2026 | ChicagoLIVE
The world’s biggest tech show is underway in Las Vegas. We check in live to preview products driving the next wave of consumer technology.
The world’s biggest tech show is underway in Las Vegas. We check in live to preview products driving the next wave of consumer technology.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Buddy Guy residency, Tomorrow Never Knows Festival
Start the year with live music from Buddy Guy, Tomorrow Never Knows performances, Dry January experiences and winter farmers markets across Chicago.
Start the year with live music from Buddy Guy, Tomorrow Never Knows performances, Dry January experiences and winter farmers markets across Chicago.
Eerie pink sky appears in Iowa as winter storm rolls in
An eerie pink sky spread across Iowa as a winter storm rolled in. The video was captured by tb11mom on TikTok.
An eerie pink sky spread across Iowa as a winter storm rolled in. The video was captured by tb11mom on TikTok.
'Ding-dong ditch' prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police
Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle carrying juveniles playing "ding-dong ditch," striking one in the leg, police say.
Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle carrying juveniles playing "ding-dong ditch," striking one in the leg, police say.
Linda Brown: Missing Chicago teacher's car found, husband says
Linda Brown's car has been found, according to her husband. The search continues for the Chicago Public Schools teacher who's been missing since Saturday.
Linda Brown's car has been found, according to her husband. The search continues for the Chicago Public Schools teacher who's been missing since Saturday.
Father arrested on drug, weapons charges as 4-year-old son found dead after New Year's disappearance
Jameson Kyle Boley was charged after a massive search effort found his 4-year-old son's body two miles from his Alabama home.
Jameson Kyle Boley was charged after a massive search effort found his 4-year-old son's body two miles from his Alabama home.
Inside the operation that led to Maduro’s arrest | ChicagoNOW
A former FBI counterterrorism official breaks down the planning and execution behind the operation that led to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest.
A former FBI counterterrorism official breaks down the planning and execution behind the operation that led to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest.
$59 million price tag tied to federal immigration operation in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
A new analysis by the Chicago Tribune estimates the federal immigration enforcement campaign known as Operation Midway Blitz cost roughly $59 million.
A new analysis by the Chicago Tribune estimates the federal immigration enforcement campaign known as Operation Midway Blitz cost roughly $59 million.