Search for suspects in home invasion in Homer Glen
Deputies are looking for a pair of suspects involved in a home invasion in Will County.
Deputies are looking for a pair of suspects involved in a home invasion in Will County.
Dovetail Project celebrates 30 new graduates
A group of young fathers are celebrating a huge milestone. The latest cohort of graduates from the Dovetail Project walked the stage today.
A group of young fathers are celebrating a huge milestone. The latest cohort of graduates from the Dovetail Project walked the stage today.
Family shares their journey at Lurie Children's amid annual Radiothon event
There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.
There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.
White House announces changes to asylum, refugee policies
With the White House's recent announcement that Customs and Immigration services is now reviewing the status of all refugees admitted into the U.S. during the Biden administration. Members of several Chicago area refugee support groups gathered to call out what they call racist and xenophobic attacks on Chicago's immigrant communities.
With the White House's recent announcement that Customs and Immigration services is now reviewing the status of all refugees admitted into the U.S. during the Biden administration. Members of several Chicago area refugee support groups gathered to call out what they call racist and xenophobic attacks on Chicago's immigrant communities.
National Guard deployment extended
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
Family of Chicago Ofc. Krystal Rivera files wrongful death lawsuit against CPD, her partner
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
Why Michigan head coach fired for an affair — and why police got involved | ChicagoLIVE
Attorney Karen Conti joins ChicagoLIVE to unpack an explosive 24 hours for Michigan’s head coach: fired for an alleged affair, then reportedly showing up at a staffer’s home with a knife. She explains how employment contracts treat workplace relationships, what “fired with cause” means for his multimillion-dollar deal, the potential criminal charges, and why experts say employers need plans for emotionally charged firings.
Attorney Karen Conti joins ChicagoLIVE to unpack an explosive 24 hours for Michigan’s head coach: fired for an alleged affair, then reportedly showing up at a staffer’s home with a knife. She explains how employment contracts treat workplace relationships, what “fired with cause” means for his multimillion-dollar deal, the potential criminal charges, and why experts say employers need plans for emotionally charged firings.
Indiana Republicans block Trump's redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Girl whose throat was slashed faces attacker in court: 'I didn't want to go to sleep'
The man police say slashed a little girl's throat in an attack at a Detroit park learned his fate on Thursday.
The man police say slashed a little girl's throat in an attack at a Detroit park learned his fate on Thursday.
Chicago alderman wants social media platforms liable for posts fueling teen takeovers | ChicagoLIVE
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Fire, explosion rocks Bay Area neighborhood, 6 injured
An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E.
An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E.
Three suspects arrested after armed home invasion targeting 73-year-old in Homer Glen: officials
A 73-year-old woman was allegedly held in her Homer Glen home at gunpoint while two suspects demanded her credit card and stole her money. Three suspects have been arrested.
A 73-year-old woman was allegedly held in her Homer Glen home at gunpoint while two suspects demanded her credit card and stole her money. Three suspects have been arrested.
Woman charged five years after infant’s remains found in Lake County: police
A woman has been charged five years after the remains of an infant were discovered in a wooded area in Lake County, authorities said.
A woman has been charged five years after the remains of an infant were discovered in a wooded area in Lake County, authorities said.
Tunnel to Towers gives mortgage-free home to family of fallen trooper | ChicagoLIVE
Detective John Huvane from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the life and legacy of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who died in the line of duty last year. The foundation is stepping in to lift the financial burden from his widow and children by paying off their home—part of a larger holiday effort helping families of fallen first responders nationwide.
Detective John Huvane from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the life and legacy of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who died in the line of duty last year. The foundation is stepping in to lift the financial burden from his widow and children by paying off their home—part of a larger holiday effort helping families of fallen first responders nationwide.
New Illinois laws taking effect in 2026 you'll want to know about
As 2026 approaches, several new Illinois laws are slated to take effect on Jan. 1 that could impact your daily life more than you know.
As 2026 approaches, several new Illinois laws are slated to take effect on Jan. 1 that could impact your daily life more than you know.
Cinnamon powder sold in several states recalled due to possible lead contamination
The manufacturer of Lucky Foods Brand cinnamon powder has issued a recall due to possible lead contamination.
The manufacturer of Lucky Foods Brand cinnamon powder has issued a recall due to possible lead contamination.
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 14 reveals new costume
Season 14 of “The Masked Singer" is debuting a new costume: Calla Lily. Here's what we can expect before the series returns on Jan. 7.
Season 14 of “The Masked Singer" is debuting a new costume: Calla Lily. Here's what we can expect before the series returns on Jan. 7.
Detroit man charged with sex assault of girl, 5, in McDonald's bathroom bound over
He is accused of following the child into the restroom of the restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Detroit at about 8:15 p.m. Oct. 30.
He is accused of following the child into the restroom of the restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Detroit at about 8:15 p.m. Oct. 30.
Man fatally shot by Chicago police after allegedly dragging officer identified
The man who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer on Tuesday night during a stolen car investigation has been identified.
The man who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer on Tuesday night during a stolen car investigation has been identified.
'His coverup began after he shot her': Family of Ofc. Krystal Rivera files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.