Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Linda Brown: Chicago police search for CPS teacher last seen Saturday
Have you seen Linda Brown? Chicago police are searching for a 53-year-old teacher last seen Saturday.
Have you seen Linda Brown? Chicago police are searching for a 53-year-old teacher last seen Saturday.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting board votes to dissolve organization after Congress defunds NPR, PBS
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced that its board has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced that its board has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years.
Murders and opioid deaths drop in Cook County | What’s behind the shift?
New data from the Cook County Medical Examiner shows a drop in murders and opioid-related deaths. We break down what the numbers reveal and what this trend could mean for public safety.
New data from the Cook County Medical Examiner shows a drop in murders and opioid-related deaths. We break down what the numbers reveal and what this trend could mean for public safety.
Largest Venezuelan community reacts to Nicolás Maduro capture
Members of the largest Venezuelan community in the U.S. are reacting to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. We hear from a reporter in Doral, Florida, where emotions are running high.
Members of the largest Venezuelan community in the U.S. are reacting to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. We hear from a reporter in Doral, Florida, where emotions are running high.
Tryouts underway for Chicago Snowballs
A new baseball team just slid into Chicago, but they're not chasing championships. Rather, they are playing for the crowd.
A new baseball team just slid into Chicago, but they're not chasing championships. Rather, they are playing for the crowd.
Praise, protest in Chicago over US military action in Venezuela
There was plenty of mixed local reaction in Chicago to the Trump administration's military action in Venezuela.
There was plenty of mixed local reaction in Chicago to the Trump administration's military action in Venezuela.
Legal questions surrounding Maduro's capture
Legal Analyst Karen Conti joins us to discuss the latest developments in the Maduro case.
Legal Analyst Karen Conti joins us to discuss the latest developments in the Maduro case.
Former Chicago McCormick & Schmick’s employee says they learned of closure on New Year’s Eve
An ex-employee of McCormick & Schmick’s in the Loop said the staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on New Year's Eve.
An ex-employee of McCormick & Schmick’s in the Loop said the staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on New Year's Eve.
Nicolás Maduro: What happened in NYC court
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro declared himself "innocent" and a "decent man" as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. What we know.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro declared himself "innocent" and a "decent man" as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. What we know.
Ice shelf warning: Why lakefront ice may look beautiful but is dangerous
Ice shelves along Lake Michigan are drawing attention on social media, but experts warn they can be extremely dangerous. Dave Benjamin from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says they’ve seen an uptick in people venturing onto the shelf ice for photos and videos, and explains why it’s so risky.
Ice shelves along Lake Michigan are drawing attention on social media, but experts warn they can be extremely dangerous. Dave Benjamin from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says they’ve seen an uptick in people venturing onto the shelf ice for photos and videos, and explains why it’s so risky.
Lawsuit filed in Illinois against McDonald's over McRib sandwich
A class action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's in Illinois. The fast food giant is coming under fire over its McRib sandwich.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's in Illinois. The fast food giant is coming under fire over its McRib sandwich.
Trial of officer in Uvalde school shooting begins
The trial of one of the officers who responded to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting began in Texas. He's facing 29 felony counts for abandoning or endangering a child.
The trial of one of the officers who responded to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting began in Texas. He's facing 29 felony counts for abandoning or endangering a child.
Cook County and Chicago launch new violence against women task force
New efforts are underway to bring leaders together to focus on the health and safety of women, children, and vulnerable individuals. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller joins us to explain the new Cook County and City of Chicago Violence Against Women Task Force and why addressing domestic violence is a key priority.
New efforts are underway to bring leaders together to focus on the health and safety of women, children, and vulnerable individuals. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller joins us to explain the new Cook County and City of Chicago Violence Against Women Task Force and why addressing domestic violence is a key priority.
Flu cases surging nationwide and in Chicago area
A child in Illinois has died from the flu as cases are jumping across Chicago. This isn't just a local problem, it's nationwide. Here's what's driving the surge.
A child in Illinois has died from the flu as cases are jumping across Chicago. This isn't just a local problem, it's nationwide. Here's what's driving the surge.
Chicago-area leaders blame Congress for rising ACA insurance costs
People in Illinois enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplace for health insurance are seeing large increases in their premiums.
People in Illinois enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplace for health insurance are seeing large increases in their premiums.
Former Chicago McCormick & Schmick’s employee says they learned of closure on New Year’s Eve
Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.
Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.
Chicago's Venezuelan community react to Maduro's capture
Chicago's Venezuelan community reacted with relief, concerns, and many questions in the aftermath of U.S. forces striking Venezuela and capturing Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.
Chicago's Venezuelan community reacted with relief, concerns, and many questions in the aftermath of U.S. forces striking Venezuela and capturing Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.
Maduro pleads not guilty as neighboring countries brace for fallout
After Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug and weapons charges in New York, nearby countries — especially Colombia — are on alert over fears of instability, protests, and a potential new wave of migrants.
After Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug and weapons charges in New York, nearby countries — especially Colombia — are on alert over fears of instability, protests, and a potential new wave of migrants.
Disneyland fight: Brawl erupts at Indiana Jones ride over line-cutting
Anaheim Police are investigating a violent altercation at Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure where a man was assaulted after a line-cutting dispute during the busy holiday season.
Anaheim Police are investigating a violent altercation at Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure where a man was assaulted after a line-cutting dispute during the busy holiday season.



















