Investigation into CPS travel spending
The Illinois Comptroller is weighing in on an alarming report about CPS spending.
The Illinois Comptroller is weighing in on an alarming report about CPS spending.
Palatine officer’s actions in immigration arrest under scrutiny after bodycam release
Newly released body camera video is raising questions about a Palatine police officer’s role in a federal immigration arrest and prompting a response from the department.
Newly released body camera video is raising questions about a Palatine police officer’s role in a federal immigration arrest and prompting a response from the department.
A bar crawl for bookstores: Holiday Bookstore Trolley tour to roll through Chicago area
The Holiday Bookstore Trolley is a sold-out festive tour taking book lovers on themed routes to visit local shops, meet authors, and celebrate the season.
The Holiday Bookstore Trolley is a sold-out festive tour taking book lovers on themed routes to visit local shops, meet authors, and celebrate the season.
Police seeking suspect who exposed himself to minor in North Lawndale
Chicago Police are warning the public of a man exposing himself to a minor in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
Chicago Police are warning the public of a man exposing himself to a minor in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
Palatine officer’s actions in immigration arrest under scrutiny after bodycam release
Newly released body camera video is raising questions about a Palatine police officer’s role in a federal immigration arrest and prompting a response from the department.
Newly released body camera video is raising questions about a Palatine police officer’s role in a federal immigration arrest and prompting a response from the department.
Former NBA player Patrick Beverley arrested in Texas
Former NBA player Patrick Beverley was arrested Friday in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to court records.
Former NBA player Patrick Beverley was arrested Friday in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to court records.
John Beam: Deadly shooting of Laney football coach was 'targeted,' police say
Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.
Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.
All aboard the 'Holiday Bookstore Trolley'
This one is for the bookworms out there! It's a festive and fun way to kick off the holiday season on wheels.
This one is for the bookworms out there! It's a festive and fun way to kick off the holiday season on wheels.
Little Free Pantry gains more support in Chicago’s south suburbs
A woman in south suburban Homewood decided to step up and help the community during hard times. And, she's receiving even more support.
A woman in south suburban Homewood decided to step up and help the community during hard times. And, she's receiving even more support.
Dick Durbin defends shutdown vote
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Alderman pushes back on Johnson's budget
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
Operation Midway Blitz detainees to be released
We’re waiting to confirm if ICE has started releasing people arrested in immigration raids around here.
We’re waiting to confirm if ICE has started releasing people arrested in immigration raids around here.
21 arrested during Broadview ICE facility protest
Faith leaders joined nearly 2 dozen people who police arrested outside the Broadview ICE facility this morning.
Faith leaders joined nearly 2 dozen people who police arrested outside the Broadview ICE facility this morning.
Family mourns father, son killed in jewelry store robbery
Police are searching for two men who they say killed a father and son in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood over the weekend.
Police are searching for two men who they say killed a father and son in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood over the weekend.
OCEARCH founder Chris Fischer on tracking the largest great white shark off the East Coast | ChicagoLIVE
OCEARCH founder Chris Fischer joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the recent sighting of one of the largest great white sharks ever tagged off the East Coast. Fischer explains how his team safely lifts and studies the sharks aboard their research vessel, how OCEARCH data is helping restore ocean balance, and why the organization’s groundbreaking tracking efforts are giving scientists and the public new insight into these vital predators.
OCEARCH founder Chris Fischer joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the recent sighting of one of the largest great white sharks ever tagged off the East Coast. Fischer explains how his team safely lifts and studies the sharks aboard their research vessel, how OCEARCH data is helping restore ocean balance, and why the organization’s groundbreaking tracking efforts are giving scientists and the public new insight into these vital predators.
Chicago man gets 48 years for shooting pregnant woman in 2022: prosecutors
A Chicago man was sentenced to 48 years in prison for shooting a pregnant woman in early 2022, prosecutors say.
A Chicago man was sentenced to 48 years in prison for shooting a pregnant woman in early 2022, prosecutors say.
Alicia Key’s Musical ‘Hell's Kitchen’ at the Nederlander | ChicagoNOW
Hell’s kitchen is performing in Chicago at the Nederlander theater now through November 30th and joining ChicagoNOW is one of the show’s stars Desmon Sean Ellington.
Hell’s kitchen is performing in Chicago at the Nederlander theater now through November 30th and joining ChicagoNOW is one of the show’s stars Desmon Sean Ellington.
Greater Chicago Food Depository sees hunger spike after SNAP delays — 'This is our new normal' | ChicagoLIVE
Cameron Matteson from the Greater Chicago Food Depository tells ChicagoLIVE how the SNAP freeze during the government shutdown sent pantry lines soaring. She explains why hunger is still rising even after benefits resume and how Chicagoans are stepping up to help neighbors in need.
Cameron Matteson from the Greater Chicago Food Depository tells ChicagoLIVE how the SNAP freeze during the government shutdown sent pantry lines soaring. She explains why hunger is still rising even after benefits resume and how Chicagoans are stepping up to help neighbors in need.
Jiaoying Summers live at the VIC theater | ChicagoNOW
named one of Variety’s “Comics to Watch” of 2025. She’s a Chinese American standup comedian, Asian Hall of Fame inductee, and social media comedy queen with over one billion online views. She joins ChicagoNOW live in studio.
named one of Variety’s “Comics to Watch” of 2025. She’s a Chinese American standup comedian, Asian Hall of Fame inductee, and social media comedy queen with over one billion online views. She joins ChicagoNOW live in studio.
'The man who saves the world?' now showing in theaters | ChicagoNOW
In the documentary “The man who saves the world?” an eccentric American peace activist pursues his belief that he's destined to unite South American tribes and save the Amazon. Patrick McCollum & writer, director and producer of the film, Gabe Polsky join live in studio.
In the documentary “The man who saves the world?” an eccentric American peace activist pursues his belief that he's destined to unite South American tribes and save the Amazon. Patrick McCollum & writer, director and producer of the film, Gabe Polsky join live in studio.



















