Splitting Illinois into two states, movement on Bears' stadium bill? | The Chicago Report
A local group wants to separate Illinois into two states, and it's gaining support. And, what is happening during legislative session in Springfield? All this and more, on The Chicago Report.
A local group wants to separate Illinois into two states, and it's gaining support. And, what is happening during legislative session in Springfield? All this and more, on The Chicago Report.
Migrant arrivals linked to homelessness spike | The Chicago Report
A new UIC report finds Latino homelessness in Illinois is on the rise. It brings up two factors -- a migrant influx and a lack of housing. But, the problem is bigger than it looks on the surface.
A new UIC report finds Latino homelessness in Illinois is on the rise. It brings up two factors -- a migrant influx and a lack of housing. But, the problem is bigger than it looks on the surface.
Senate Dems introduce housing legislation package | The Chicago Report
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Group wants to split Illinois into two states | The Chicago Report
Some want to split Illinois into two states and it's gaining traction beyond rural counties. In fact, it's reached the Chicago suburbs.
Some want to split Illinois into two states and it's gaining traction beyond rural counties. In fact, it's reached the Chicago suburbs.
Indiana woman paralyzed after tree falls on car: 'Such a freak accident'
A LaPorte County woman is lucky to be alive after what her family describes as a freak accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down.
A LaPorte County woman is lucky to be alive after what her family describes as a freak accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies, comfortable temps stick around
Chicago will see several days of sunny, warm and mostly dry weather with highs near 80 through next week, though drought concerns continue to grow across the area.
Chicago will see several days of sunny, warm and mostly dry weather with highs near 80 through next week, though drought concerns continue to grow across the area.
Indiana lieutenant governor says he 'hates' Islam, deems it 'a demonic death cult'
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing criticism after comments he made about Islam during an online political program.
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing criticism after comments he made about Islam during an online political program.
Palos Hills man charged in sexual assault after concert at Aragon Ballroom: officials
A Palos Hills man has been charged after he sexually assaulted a woman he met at a concert, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A Palos Hills man has been charged after he sexually assaulted a woman he met at a concert, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
Indiana lieutenant governor says he 'hates' Islam, deems it 'a demonic death cult'
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing criticism after comments he made about Islam during an online political program.
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing criticism after comments he made about Islam during an online political program.
Indiana mother survives tree falling on her car
A terrifying accident changes a young mother’s life in an instant. She suffered devastating spinal injuries when a massive tree crashed onto her car while she was driving home. Leslie Moreno is live in northwest Indiana.
A terrifying accident changes a young mother’s life in an instant. She suffered devastating spinal injuries when a massive tree crashed onto her car while she was driving home. Leslie Moreno is live in northwest Indiana.
FBI investigating agent-involved shooting
Something serious happened on the West Side. The FBI is investigating after federal agents shot someone in Garfield Park.
Something serious happened on the West Side. The FBI is investigating after federal agents shot someone in Garfield Park.
Joliet teen charged with murder of teen in fatal apartment stabbing: police
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the stabbing death of another 17-year-old boy earlier this month, according to Joliet police.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the stabbing death of another 17-year-old boy earlier this month, according to Joliet police.
Employees claim missed paychecks after sudden closure of Birth Center of Chicago
Former employees at the Birth Center of Chicago say they were blindsided after the facility abruptly shut down operations, leaving workers without answers — and, they claim, without pay.
Former employees at the Birth Center of Chicago say they were blindsided after the facility abruptly shut down operations, leaving workers without answers — and, they claim, without pay.
Employees demand pay after Birth Center of Chicago closes unexpectedly
Imagine showing up for your appointment or expecting your paycheck and getting nothing but silence. That’s what patients and employees at Birth Center of Chicago faced when the place shut down without warning. Tia Ewing is looking into how it all fell apart.
Imagine showing up for your appointment or expecting your paycheck and getting nothing but silence. That’s what patients and employees at Birth Center of Chicago faced when the place shut down without warning. Tia Ewing is looking into how it all fell apart.
Fatal shooting involving FBI agent under investigation on West Side: officials
A deadly shooting involving an FBI agent is under investigation on Chicago’s West Side, authorities said.
A deadly shooting involving an FBI agent is under investigation on Chicago’s West Side, authorities said.
Search continues for missing American woman in Bahamas
There's a new search for the American woman who went missing in the Bahamas two months ago.
There's a new search for the American woman who went missing in the Bahamas two months ago.
Megaprojects bill is going through changes to keep Bears in Illinois
Springfield is cutting it close. The legislative session ends Sunday and we still don’t know if the megaprojects bill, the one with tied to the Bears, is getting through or not. Bret Buganski is watching every turn as the deadline gets closer.
Springfield is cutting it close. The legislative session ends Sunday and we still don’t know if the megaprojects bill, the one with tied to the Bears, is getting through or not. Bret Buganski is watching every turn as the deadline gets closer.
Bayless Family Foundation donates $1M to National Museum of Mexican Art renovation | ChicagoLIVE
The Bayless Family Foundation has donated $1 million toward a planned renovation at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen.
The Bayless Family Foundation has donated $1 million toward a planned renovation at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen.
Chicago man carried loaded gun in shopping bag on CTA train: prosecutors
A Chicago man will spend three years in prison after prosecutors said he carried a loaded handgun in a shopping bag while riding a CTA Blue Line train during a period of court-supervised release.
A Chicago man will spend three years in prison after prosecutors said he carried a loaded handgun in a shopping bag while riding a CTA Blue Line train during a period of court-supervised release.
Four alien species discovered? New UFO claims are raising eyebrows | ChicagoLIVE
Shocking new claims say the government recovered remains tied to four different extraterrestrial species. UFO researcher Jon Stewart joins us to break down the viral claims.
Shocking new claims say the government recovered remains tied to four different extraterrestrial species. UFO researcher Jon Stewart joins us to break down the viral claims.