Massive bird migration: Most over Wisconsin, 550M across US
Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.
Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.
U.S. diesel prices hit a record high | ChicagoLIVE
US average diesel prices cross $6 a gallon for the first time, GasBuddy says
US average diesel prices cross $6 a gallon for the first time, GasBuddy says
More calls for NIPSCO investigation after massive power outage
Several people are on their way out of the Red Cross shelter in Gary, Indiana. It's been almost a month since that big storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands.
Several people are on their way out of the Red Cross shelter in Gary, Indiana. It's been almost a month since that big storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands.
Reports of racial disparities in Chicago Fire Department's hiring and promotion process
Chicago’s OIG found firefighter and EMT applicants reflected the city’s diversity initially, but representation shifted throughout the hiring process.
Chicago’s OIG found firefighter and EMT applicants reflected the city’s diversity initially, but representation shifted throughout the hiring process.
Joliet man dies after being struck by vehicle, declining medical care, police say
A 40-year-old man died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle, declined medical care and later was found unresponsive at his Joliet apartment, police said.
A 40-year-old man died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle, declined medical care and later was found unresponsive at his Joliet apartment, police said.
Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
‘Jimmy the Greek' seeks release in Northwest Indiana gambling case
The alleged kingpin of a Northwest Indiana gambling ring is asking a federal judge for release from jail, while another defendant had his home confinement lifted ahead of trial.
The alleged kingpin of a Northwest Indiana gambling ring is asking a federal judge for release from jail, while another defendant had his home confinement lifted ahead of trial.
Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
Elgin man sentenced to 65 years for murder of pregnant ex-wife
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2024 stabbing death of his pregnant former wife.
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2024 stabbing death of his pregnant former wife.
Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Chicago weather: Sunshine and 80s ahead before rain returns
Chicago will see mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures today with warmer sunshine Friday and Saturday,
Chicago will see mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures today with warmer sunshine Friday and Saturday,
Rosemont celebrates 70 years with new public art installation
Rosemont is marking its 70th anniversary with “Rosemont in Bloom,” a public art display featuring 20 sculptures created by artists from across the Chicago area.
Rosemont is marking its 70th anniversary with “Rosemont in Bloom,” a public art display featuring 20 sculptures created by artists from across the Chicago area.
Des Plaines police shooting victim’s history with officers revealed
New details are emerging about 21-year-old Ayham Babidi, who was shot and killed by a Des Plaines police officer, including a prior arrest at the same home just one month earlier.
New details are emerging about 21-year-old Ayham Babidi, who was shot and killed by a Des Plaines police officer, including a prior arrest at the same home just one month earlier.
Data center dividends? Proposal could put money in nearby households
A Washington, D.C., think tank is proposing “data center dividends” that would send direct payments to households in counties hosting data centers as communities weigh their costs and benefits.
A Washington, D.C., think tank is proposing “data center dividends” that would send direct payments to households in counties hosting data centers as communities weigh their costs and benefits.
New Ryan Field set to open Oct. 2 with single-game tickets on sale
Northwestern’s new $875 million Ryan Field is nearing completion in Evanston, with 35,000 seats, premium fan experiences and single-game tickets now available ahead of its Oct. 2 opening.
Northwestern’s new $875 million Ryan Field is nearing completion in Evanston, with 35,000 seats, premium fan experiences and single-game tickets now available ahead of its Oct. 2 opening.
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Watch: Motorcyclist crashes doing wheelie on interstate
A motorcyclist took a bad crash on an Idaho interstate while trying to do a motorcycle stunt.
A motorcyclist took a bad crash on an Idaho interstate while trying to do a motorcycle stunt.
AI safety fears grow as experts warn technology could spiral out of control
A Northwestern University AI expert weighs in on growing fears about artificial intelligence, the risks of increasingly powerful systems and whether AI safety measures are keeping pace.
A Northwestern University AI expert weighs in on growing fears about artificial intelligence, the risks of increasingly powerful systems and whether AI safety measures are keeping pace.
Charges filed in deadly bus stop shooting near YMCA on Chicago's South Side
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with an April shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy and seriously injured a 16-year-old girl on Chicago’s South Side.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with an April shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy and seriously injured a 16-year-old girl on Chicago’s South Side.