Alternative energy suppliers may not save ComEd customers money | ChicagoLIVE
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As ComEd’s summer electricity supply rate increases, the Citizens Utility Board is warning customers to be cautious of alternative energy supplier offers that could end up costing more in the long run. 

Indiana airport officials discuss access plans for potential Chicago Bears stadium
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As the Chicago Bears advance plans for a possible move to northwest Indiana, officials from Gary Chicago International Airport discuss transportation access and regional readiness for a new stadium.

Amazon employee charged with gunning down coworker at Melrose Park facility

A suburban Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting Thursday morning at an Amazon garage facility in Melrose Park.

Chicago man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend's apartment, violently kidnapping her

A Chicago man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Addison apartment and kidnapping her earlier this year will remain in custody while his case moves forward.

Bears stadium: Arlington Heights not losing hope | The Loop
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Are the Bears really leaving for Indiana, or can Arlington Heights still secure the new stadium? Touchdown Arlington's Ernie Rose says he still believes all options are on the table. 

Chicago crime: Woman critically wounded, man injured in Englewood shooting

Two 18-year-olds were shot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood early Monday, leaving a woman in critical condition. Here's what police say happened.

New e-scooter safety rules advance as Chicago sees rise in crashes
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A pediatric expert from Lurie Children's Hospital discusses the risks facing young e-scooter riders and how a newly approved Illinois bill could improve safety standards for e-bikes and scooters.

Chicago faith leaders plan alternative 'Teen Takeover' focused on safety and community
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Pastor John F. Hannah discusses a new youth-focused event designed to provide a safe, positive alternative to recent violent gatherings by bringing teens together through community, mentorship and purpose.

Mayor Johnson pushes new tenant protections amid debate over rental costs
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief policy officer Jung Yoon discusses a proposed Tenant Bill of Rights that would ban certain renter fees, create a rental unit registry and establish new resources for tenants and landlords across the city.

Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies

Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93. 

Ransomware attack forces Evanston Township High School to close for two days
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Evanston Township High School is canceling classes, summer programs and on-campus activities after a ransomware attack disrupted its computer systems, internet access and other critical operations as officials work with the FBI to investigate.

Teen charged in Chicago shooting that wounded 4 young boys

Chicago police say a 13-year-old boy has been charged after four other boys were shot Saturday night in Bronzeville.

Surveillance video leads to arrests after guns hidden inside Chicago gas station

A 19-year-old man and another teenager are facing gun charges after police recovered two guns with drum magazines inside a Southwest Side gas station convenience store.

Hot Rod Power Tour rolls into Joliet to celebrate Route 66
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Thousands of classic cars and trucks are arriving at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet as the Hot Rod Power Tour kicks off, celebrating the history of Route 66 and bringing car enthusiasts together from across the country.

Sixth-grader finds 85-million-year-old fossil on club field trip

Corbin Bullard didn’t know exactly what he’d found while on a field trip with his 4-H Geology Club, “but I knew that it was something big."