Inside Chicago's robotic show at McCormick Place
From household helpers to futuristic machines that feel straight out of Star Wars, the latest innovations are on display at North America's largest robotics event at McCormick Place.
From household helpers to futuristic machines that feel straight out of Star Wars, the latest innovations are on display at North America's largest robotics event at McCormick Place.
Blue Island house fire: 2 firefighters, 3 residents injured in blaze
Two firefighters and three other people were injured after a large house fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Blue Island.
Two firefighters and three other people were injured after a large house fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Blue Island.
Chicago faces new sidewalk accessibility lawsuit
Chicago is fighting a disability rights lawsuit that claims the city's sidewalks are unsafe and inaccessible, as advocates push for widespread repairs that could affect thousands of residents and potentially cost the city millions.
Chicago is fighting a disability rights lawsuit that claims the city's sidewalks are unsafe and inaccessible, as advocates push for widespread repairs that could affect thousands of residents and potentially cost the city millions.
Crews battle house fire in Blue Island
Firefighters in Blue Island have made major progress addressing a house fire that broke out there early this morning.
Firefighters in Blue Island have made major progress addressing a house fire that broke out there early this morning.
Boy missing after disappearing in Lake Michigan at Indiana beach
A search is ongoing after a child went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.
A search is ongoing after a child went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states
The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.
The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.
Another Chicago suburb makes pitch for Bears stadium
Another Chicago suburb wants the Bears and is pitching a massive domed stadium with no property taxes for the team.
Another Chicago suburb wants the Bears and is pitching a massive domed stadium with no property taxes for the team.
Chicago crime overnight: Rideshare driver, woman wounded in separate shootings; robbery victim critical
Four separate shootings were reported overnight across Chicago, including an armed robbery that left a man critically wounded and a rideshare driver shot while dropping off passengers.
Four separate shootings were reported overnight across Chicago, including an armed robbery that left a man critically wounded and a rideshare driver shot while dropping off passengers.
McCook proposes dome stadium deal to attract Chicago Bears
Another Chicago suburb wants the Bears and is pitching a massive domed stadium with no property taxes for the team.
Another Chicago suburb wants the Bears and is pitching a massive domed stadium with no property taxes for the team.
Iran reportedly agrees to nuclear inspectors, but major hurdles remain
The U.S. and Iran report progress in ongoing negotiations, including a deal on nuclear inspections, but key disagreements remain as the Pentagon seeks billions more to cover the cost of the conflict.
The U.S. and Iran report progress in ongoing negotiations, including a deal on nuclear inspections, but key disagreements remain as the Pentagon seeks billions more to cover the cost of the conflict.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
Child missing after disappearing in Lake Michigan at NW Indiana beach
A search is ongoing after a child went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.
A search is ongoing after a child went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.
Man killed in Chicago auto shop shooting identified
A man shot and killed during a fight inside an auto shop Monday afternoon in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood has been identified.
A man shot and killed during a fight inside an auto shop Monday afternoon in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood has been identified.
Chicago weather: Storm chances return Wednesday before summer heat builds
Enjoy the sunshine today, because storm chances return Wednesday before a major warm-up arrives.
Enjoy the sunshine today, because storm chances return Wednesday before a major warm-up arrives.
Chef Art Smith to host championship dinner for Chicago Hounds after historic season
Chicago’s newest professional sports team made history Sunday night.
Chicago’s newest professional sports team made history Sunday night.
Chicago Hounds finish undefeated season with championship victory
Chicago’s newest professional sports team made history Sunday night.
Chicago’s newest professional sports team made history Sunday night.
Logan Square barbershop owner raises $10K for Ballet Folklorico de Chicago after racist attack
A Logan Square barbershop owner is helping Ballet Folklorico de Chicago students move forward after a racist attack on the group outside its studio earlier this year.
A Logan Square barbershop owner is helping Ballet Folklorico de Chicago students move forward after a racist attack on the group outside its studio earlier this year.
Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.
Reducing gun violence in Chicago, teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
A violent weekend in Chicago has led to local leaders and activists proposing a new city department aimed to reduce gun violence. And, the latest in the teen takeover debates. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
A violent weekend in Chicago has led to local leaders and activists proposing a new city department aimed to reduce gun violence. And, the latest in the teen takeover debates. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Logan Square barbershop owner raises $10K for Ballet Folklorico de Chicago after racist attack
A Logan Square barbershop owner is helping Ballet Folklorico de Chicago students move forward after a racist attack on the group outside its studio earlier this year.
A Logan Square barbershop owner is helping Ballet Folklorico de Chicago students move forward after a racist attack on the group outside its studio earlier this year.