9-year-old boy crashes grandmother's SUV in Indiana, police say
A 9-year-old crashed his grandmother's SUV in Gary on Friday night, according to police. Witnesses captured the incident on video and it has gone viral.
A 9-year-old crashed his grandmother's SUV in Gary on Friday night, according to police. Witnesses captured the incident on video and it has gone viral.
Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates: Here's what it means for you
Chief Investment Officer at Kingsview Asset Management Scott Martin joins us to explain what the federal interest rate hike means for you.
Chief Investment Officer at Kingsview Asset Management Scott Martin joins us to explain what the federal interest rate hike means for you.
Plainfield police seize 650 toilet paper rolls from Homecoming hijinks
A 650-roll toilet paper operation has been thwarted in suburban Plainfield — and police say the evidence was stacked high.
A 650-roll toilet paper operation has been thwarted in suburban Plainfield — and police say the evidence was stacked high.
Pistakee Yacht Club claims victory in 3-year legal fight with Johnsburg
After almost three years in court, including a bench trial, the legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club appears to be over, after the judge gave a mixed ruling.
After almost three years in court, including a bench trial, the legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club appears to be over, after the judge gave a mixed ruling.
Johnsburg yacht club claims victory after nearly 3-year legal battle
A judge issued a mixed ruling in the zoning fight between Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club, allowing boat storage on the club’s backlot during boating season while restricting outdoor storage during the winter months.
A judge issued a mixed ruling in the zoning fight between Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club, allowing boat storage on the club’s backlot during boating season while restricting outdoor storage during the winter months.
Chicago renter protection plan advances after changes: Here's what's included
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter protection plan just cleared its first test, but it's been scaled back. Here's what is included and what happens next.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter protection plan just cleared its first test, but it's been scaled back. Here's what is included and what happens next.
Providence Catholic football coach speaks after abrupt firing | ChicagoLIVE
Providence Catholic High School, based in New Lenox, has an undefeated football team; we spoke with the former head coach after the school fired him over the weekend.
Providence Catholic High School, based in New Lenox, has an undefeated football team; we spoke with the former head coach after the school fired him over the weekend.
'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Mystery pouch found in England may lead back to a Chicago couple
A BBC production team is asking Chicago-area viewers to help reunite a mysterious pouch containing a love letter, ring and photos with the couple who may have left it behind in England.
A BBC production team is asking Chicago-area viewers to help reunite a mysterious pouch containing a love letter, ring and photos with the couple who may have left it behind in England.
Another possible measles exposure reported in Chicago: What we know
Chicago health officials are warning of another possible measles exposure at a downtown hotel late last month.
Chicago health officials are warning of another possible measles exposure at a downtown hotel late last month.
Former Ohio teacher charged with allegedly sheltering missing teen
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Bolingbrook residents face proposed $14 monthly water bill increase
Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta discusses a proposed water and sewer rate increase and the community meeting where residents can share their concerns.
Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta discusses a proposed water and sewer rate increase and the community meeting where residents can share their concerns.
Chicago cop suspended after telling person, ‘we stopped you because you are ugly as f***’: COPA
A Chicago police officer was caught on body-worn camera telling a person, "We stopped you because you are ugly as f***," after an encounter that the Civilian Office of Police Accountability determined involved an unjustified stop and search.
A Chicago police officer was caught on body-worn camera telling a person, "We stopped you because you are ugly as f***," after an encounter that the Civilian Office of Police Accountability determined involved an unjustified stop and search.
Plainfield police seize 650 toilet paper rolls from Homecoming hijinks
A 650-roll toilet paper operation has been thwarted in suburban Plainfield — and police say the evidence was stacked high.
A 650-roll toilet paper operation has been thwarted in suburban Plainfield — and police say the evidence was stacked high.
Chicago celebrates new affordable housing project on West Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating a new affordable housing development on Chicago’s West Side.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating a new affordable housing development on Chicago’s West Side.
Chicago speed cameras ticketed a driver every 48 seconds in 2025
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Illinois proposal would make gunmakers help cover costs of gun violence
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
Chicago alders push to expand bus, bike lane camera tickets citywide
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.