Co-LAB-oratory celebrates grand opening in Chatham
There's a new space on the South Side that's giving people a real shot at something better. They’ve been working on this for months. Kasey Chronis went to Chatham to see what it’s all about.
There's a new space on the South Side that's giving people a real shot at something better. They’ve been working on this for months. Kasey Chronis went to Chatham to see what it’s all about.
Neighbors speak out after elderly Chicago woman dies from cold exposure
An elderly woman in Evergreen Park has died after being exposed to extreme cold inside her home, a tragic reminder of the dangers winter weather can pose — especially for seniors living alone.
An elderly woman in Evergreen Park has died after being exposed to extreme cold inside her home, a tragic reminder of the dangers winter weather can pose — especially for seniors living alone.
Sunshine Enterprises helps Chicago small businesses
Sunshine Enterprises (a Chicago nonprofit that trains, coaches + connects entrepreneurs in under-resourced South + West neighborhoods) is making a new push to help grow the small biz economy in these low-income Chicago neighborhoods.
Sunshine Enterprises (a Chicago nonprofit that trains, coaches + connects entrepreneurs in under-resourced South + West neighborhoods) is making a new push to help grow the small biz economy in these low-income Chicago neighborhoods.
Gary police corporal arrested on DUI charges
A Gary police corporal was arrested last week on DUI charges, according to the Gary Police Department.
A Gary police corporal was arrested last week on DUI charges, according to the Gary Police Department.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Independent investigation launched into fatal shooting involving Aurora police
An officer-involved death investigation has been launched after police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect earlier this week in Aurora, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
An officer-involved death investigation has been launched after police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect earlier this week in Aurora, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Why Indiana utility bills are soaring during extreme cold
As brutal cold grips the Midwest, many Indiana residents are seeing shocking jumps in their utility bills. We break down why heating costs have surged, what customers say they’re being charged for and how state lawmakers are responding.
As brutal cold grips the Midwest, many Indiana residents are seeing shocking jumps in their utility bills. We break down why heating costs have surged, what customers say they’re being charged for and how state lawmakers are responding.
Inside the Coast Guard’s icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes
As winter temperatures plunge, ice is rapidly forming across the Great Lakes. US Coast Guard vessels have begun icebreaking operations to keep waterways safe and navigable for commercial traffic and local communities.
As winter temperatures plunge, ice is rapidly forming across the Great Lakes. US Coast Guard vessels have begun icebreaking operations to keep waterways safe and navigable for commercial traffic and local communities.
Search underway for man who followed woman from CTA station, sexually assaulted her: police
Chicago police are looking for a man who followed a woman from the Logan Square CTA train station and allegedly knocked her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
Chicago police are looking for a man who followed a woman from the Logan Square CTA train station and allegedly knocked her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
Indiana lawmakers seek answers as NIPSCO customers face rising bills
More residents in northwest Indiana say their NIPSCO utility bills have doubled or even tripled in recent weeks, prompting concern from state lawmakers.
More residents in northwest Indiana say their NIPSCO utility bills have doubled or even tripled in recent weeks, prompting concern from state lawmakers.
Is Chicago Public Schools running out of students or solutions?
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
The changes are hitting West and South Side schools hardest, with some networks losing more than one-third of their students.
Ex-Olympic snowboarder arrested on drug charges
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running a drug empire is now in custody after being tracked down by the FBI. He was on the run for almost a year. Rebekah Castor has more on how he was caught.
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running a drug empire is now in custody after being tracked down by the FBI. He was on the run for almost a year. Rebekah Castor has more on how he was caught.
Indiana lawmakers seek answers as NIPSCO customers face rising bills
More residents in northwest Indiana say their NIPSCO utility bills have doubled or even tripled in recent weeks, prompting concern from state lawmakers.
More residents in northwest Indiana say their NIPSCO utility bills have doubled or even tripled in recent weeks, prompting concern from state lawmakers.
81-year-old dies from cold exposure
A tragic reminder of just how dangerous this extreme cold can be. A woman died in her home in Evergreen Park. Cold exposure killed her. Leslie Moreno went to find out more.
A tragic reminder of just how dangerous this extreme cold can be. A woman died in her home in Evergreen Park. Cold exposure killed her. Leslie Moreno went to find out more.
Former Des Moines schools chief pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship and gun charge
Ian Andre Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, pleaded guilty this week to falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen.
Ian Andre Roberts, the former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, pleaded guilty this week to falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen.
Traveling during the winter storm? Here's what to do if your flight gets canceled
Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us.
Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us.
Classroom fire at Dirksen Junior High School in Joliet spreads to roof: officials
Joliet Fire Department responded to Dirksen Junior High School on Friday for a report of a structure fire, according to officials.
Joliet Fire Department responded to Dirksen Junior High School on Friday for a report of a structure fire, according to officials.
Blue Island man charged with DUI in fatal hit-and-run of scooter rider: officials
A Blue Island man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run with a man in a mobility scooter in Robbins, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A Blue Island man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run with a man in a mobility scooter in Robbins, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
Chicago Public Schools enrollment declining
Chicago Public Schools just put out numbers that should make people pay attention.
Chicago Public Schools just put out numbers that should make people pay attention.