The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked before Illinois delivery | ChicagoLIVE
A nearly $400,000 shipment of lobster headed to Illinois Costco stores was stolen after criminals posing as a legitimate carrier hijacked the load.
A nearly $400,000 shipment of lobster headed to Illinois Costco stores was stolen after criminals posing as a legitimate carrier hijacked the load.
Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.
Chicago man arrested minutes after stabbing in alleged hate crime
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges, including a hate crime, for allegedly stabbing another man on Monday.
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges, including a hate crime, for allegedly stabbing another man on Monday.
Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
ATM dragged through storefront in failed Christmas Eve robbery
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who tried to steal an ATM on Christmas Eve by dragging it from a store with a metal cable.
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who tried to steal an ATM on Christmas Eve by dragging it from a store with a metal cable.
Chicago woman arrested 20 minutes after violent CTA bus attack, police say
A Chicago woman was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent incident on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon.
A Chicago woman was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent incident on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon.
Shooting reported on Chicago's Kennedy Expressway, ISP investigating
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported shooting on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported shooting on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.
$1M Powerball ticket sold in Chicago suburb as jackpot climbs to $1.7B
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.
Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Man killed, 3 others wounded in Chicago Christmas Eve shooting
One man is dead and three others were wounded in a shooting just after midnight on Chicago’s South Side.
One man is dead and three others were wounded in a shooting just after midnight on Chicago’s South Side.
Chicago weather: Your Christmas Eve forecast
It's Christmas Eve, and here's the forecast for Chicago.
It's Christmas Eve, and here's the forecast for Chicago.
3 Chicago area teens charged in sexual assault of classmate at graduation party: prosecutors
Three suburban teens were charged in connection with the sexual assault of their classmate during a graduation party in DuPage County.
Three suburban teens were charged in connection with the sexual assault of their classmate during a graduation party in DuPage County.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Chicago dog tests positive for rabies, first in decades
PAWS Chicago confirmed that a dog that tested positive for rabies was in their care this summer.
PAWS Chicago confirmed that a dog that tested positive for rabies was in their care this summer.
Man picks up DoorDashing on top of day job to buy engagement ring: “I don’t care how long it takes"
Bradley Cho has actually gotten offers from jewelers and followers to help him reach his goal faster, but has said he'd rather work hard and show his commitment to his girlfriend by continuing his DoorDashing journey.
Bradley Cho has actually gotten offers from jewelers and followers to help him reach his goal faster, but has said he'd rather work hard and show his commitment to his girlfriend by continuing his DoorDashing journey.
Chicago area man calls 911, says he killed his wife: police
A Batavia man was arrested after he called 911 and said he had killed his wife, whom police found fatally wounded.
A Batavia man was arrested after he called 911 and said he had killed his wife, whom police found fatally wounded.
Pope Leo disappointed over Illinois' passage of 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Chicago weather: Cloudy skies, some drizzles for Christmas Eve
It was a beautiful Tuesday with sunshine and highs soaring into the upper 40s and low 50s this afternoon.
It was a beautiful Tuesday with sunshine and highs soaring into the upper 40s and low 50s this afternoon.
Trooper, suspected shooter killed after active shooting incident at Delaware DMV: officials
An active shooting incident at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware left a state trooper and gunman dead Tuesday.
An active shooting incident at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware left a state trooper and gunman dead Tuesday.