Trump's threat to 'civilization' could show intent to commit a war crime, maj general says
Maj. Gen. William Enyart, a former Illinois congressman, gave his perspective on President Trump's threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Maj. Gen. William Enyart, a former Illinois congressman, gave his perspective on President Trump's threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Americans in Middle East: How to get assistance from the State Department
Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.
Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.
Locked-out NIPSCO workers rally as Indiana governor may get involved
Hundreds of locked-out NIPSCO workers rallied in Hammond as the union says Indiana’s governor has reached out in hopes of ending the dispute.
Hundreds of locked-out NIPSCO workers rallied in Hammond as the union says Indiana’s governor has reached out in hopes of ending the dispute.
Where’s the beef? Illinois debates official state sandwich | ChicagoLIVE
A new bill would designate the Chicago classic as the state sandwich, sparking debate with Springfield’s horseshoe.
A new bill would designate the Chicago classic as the state sandwich, sparking debate with Springfield’s horseshoe.
Chicago saw 27% turnout for 2026 primary election, beating 2022 mark
In total, Chicago saw 424,564 ballots cast, which resulted in a 27.3% turnout rate, according to the final data.
In total, Chicago saw 424,564 ballots cast, which resulted in a 27.3% turnout rate, according to the final data.
Bridgeview officially designated ‘Little Palestine’ | ChicagoLIVE
A new sign is unveiled recognizing the southwest suburb as a cultural hub for Palestinian Americans.
A new sign is unveiled recognizing the southwest suburb as a cultural hub for Palestinian Americans.
Stolen teddy bear recovered after theft during teen takeover | ChicagoLIVE
Police say Truffles the Bear was taken from a downtown chocolate shop and later recovered by police.
Police say Truffles the Bear was taken from a downtown chocolate shop and later recovered by police.
Chicago Public Schools opens applications for free preschool | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago families can apply for no-cost preschool programs starting April 7, with options available at hundreds of schools across the city.
Chicago families can apply for no-cost preschool programs starting April 7, with options available at hundreds of schools across the city.
Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael diagnosed with CTE after death | ChicagoLIVE
New findings reveal the Bears legend was found to have Stage 3 CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma.
New findings reveal the Bears legend was found to have Stage 3 CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma.
Middle class shrinking as more Americans move up, report finds | ChicagoLIVE
New research shows more households are entering the upper middle class due to income gains.
New research shows more households are entering the upper middle class due to income gains.
Tanner Horner pleads guilty to killing Athena Strand
More than three years after the death of Athena Strand, the capital murder trial for Tanner Horner began on Tuesday with a guilty plea. Jurors will now decide if he deserves the death penalty.
More than three years after the death of Athena Strand, the capital murder trial for Tanner Horner began on Tuesday with a guilty plea. Jurors will now decide if he deserves the death penalty.
Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.
Indiana inmate charged in alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting witness
A Porter County inmate has been charged after authorities say he attempted to arrange the murder of a witness in his criminal case.
A Porter County inmate has been charged after authorities say he attempted to arrange the murder of a witness in his criminal case.
Tommy Davidson returns to Chicago for charity comedy show | ChicagoNOW
Tommy Davidson is set to perform at Chicago Improv for a special show benefiting Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Tommy Davidson is set to perform at Chicago Improv for a special show benefiting Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Easter egg hunt leads to discovery of possible human remains | ChicagoNOW
Police are investigating after a family discovered what appeared to be bones, including a skull, while searching for eggs in a California park.
Police are investigating after a family discovered what appeared to be bones, including a skull, while searching for eggs in a California park.
Chicago Bulls fire top executives after losing season | ChicagoNOW
The Bulls part ways with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley after six seasons and one playoff appearance.
The Bulls part ways with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley after six seasons and one playoff appearance.
Local veteran runs Antarctica marathon in quest to race every continent | ChicagoNOW
Mike Sheehy is back from one of the world’s most extreme races and shares what it took to compete in harsh conditions.
Mike Sheehy is back from one of the world’s most extreme races and shares what it took to compete in harsh conditions.
Chicago weather: Midweek warmup on the way with a chance of rain
Cold conditions in Chicago today will give way to a warmer, unsettled pattern with rain chances through the weekend.
Cold conditions in Chicago today will give way to a warmer, unsettled pattern with rain chances through the weekend.
American woman missing after falling overboard in Bahamas | ChicagoNOW
Authorities are searching for a woman reported swept away by strong currents after falling from a dinghy. Her identity has not been released.
Authorities are searching for a woman reported swept away by strong currents after falling from a dinghy. Her identity has not been released.
TMZ: Offset hospitalized after shooting near Florida casino | ChicagoNOW
The rapper was injured in a shooting outside a South Florida casino and is expected to recover, according to a spokesperson.
The rapper was injured in a shooting outside a South Florida casino and is expected to recover, according to a spokesperson.