Indiana hospital emphasizes importance of organ donation
Every nine minutes, someone lands on an organ donation list, so one Indiana hospital is emphasizing the need to sign up as a donor.
Every nine minutes, someone lands on an organ donation list, so one Indiana hospital is emphasizing the need to sign up as a donor.
Man runs into burning Chicago home to save family of 5
Before any firefighter got to a housefire, a man ran into the burning home to make sure a family of five people got out safely.
Before any firefighter got to a housefire, a man ran into the burning home to make sure a family of five people got out safely.
Mother of Megan Bos calls for SAFE-T Act reform
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.
NFL Draft is just days away... which way are the Bears leaning at pick 25? | 1st & North
Caleb Williams enters year two under Johnson’s hard coaching and Kyler Murray official lands in Minnesota to push J.J. McCarthy, the NFC North is becoming an arms race. We’re breaking down the Detroit O-line changes, the Packers' receiving corps evolution, and why the Giants just blew up the top of the draft for everyone in the North.
Caleb Williams enters year two under Johnson’s hard coaching and Kyler Murray official lands in Minnesota to push J.J. McCarthy, the NFC North is becoming an arms race. We’re breaking down the Detroit O-line changes, the Packers' receiving corps evolution, and why the Giants just blew up the top of the draft for everyone in the North.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore jobs at Jewel-Osco
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
Missing Dolton teen and twin infants found safe; family says ordeal isn’t over
A 17-year-old mother and her 1-month-old twins were found safe after disappearing from a Dolton home, as the family raises concerns about a man they believe may have lured her away.
A 17-year-old mother and her 1-month-old twins were found safe after disappearing from a Dolton home, as the family raises concerns about a man they believe may have lured her away.
Gas prices remain unstable as the Iran War continues
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
President Trump is extending an Iran ceasefire indefinitely but says the blockade will remain. Amalia Roy reports on what this could mean for gas prices.
Floodwaters swamp Port Barrington streets as Fox River nears crest
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Progress made on bill eyed by Chicago Bears for new suburban stadium
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
65-year-old woman killed in Belmont Cragin hit-and-run
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
Explosion at Ottawa chemical plant leaves 2 workers injured
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Scientists investigate ‘zombie fish’ in Great Lakes waters | ChicagoLIVE
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
FBI investigates missing scientists amid online speculation | ChicagoLIVE
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Chicago Bears eye competitive edge over need in NFL Draft | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bears stadium plan includes property tax relief proposal | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
Bears stadium bill picks up momentum in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
TMZ breaks down Blake Lively’s $40M claim ahead of trial | ChicagoNOW
TMZ’s Michael Babcock joins ChicagoNOW to discuss Blake Lively’s lawsuit, where she claims “mean girl” and “bully” labels cost her up to $40 million in lost earnings. With a trial set for May 18, Lively is seeking roughly $161 million from Justin Baldoni and his company.
TMZ’s Michael Babcock joins ChicagoNOW to discuss Blake Lively’s lawsuit, where she claims “mean girl” and “bully” labels cost her up to $40 million in lost earnings. With a trial set for May 18, Lively is seeking roughly $161 million from Justin Baldoni and his company.
Trump cabinet shakeup continues as labor secretary resigns
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down amid an ongoing investigation, as President Trump faces growing cabinet turnover and questions about potential future changes.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down amid an ongoing investigation, as President Trump faces growing cabinet turnover and questions about potential future changes.
Jonathan Frakes and PanCAN PurpleStride | ChicagoNOW
It is a disease known as the world’s toughest cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13 percent. But this month, thousands of people across the country are stepping up to change those odds. PanCAN’s PurpleStride is a nationwide effort to fund breakthrough research and support families facing pancreatic cancer. Legendary actor and director, Jonathan Frakes, joins to share his personal connection and how people can get involved.
It is a disease known as the world’s toughest cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13 percent. But this month, thousands of people across the country are stepping up to change those odds. PanCAN’s PurpleStride is a nationwide effort to fund breakthrough research and support families facing pancreatic cancer. Legendary actor and director, Jonathan Frakes, joins to share his personal connection and how people can get involved.
Billy Donovan steps down as head coach: What's next for the Chicago Bulls?
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has parted ways with the organization. What will the team's next coaching search hold?
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has parted ways with the organization. What will the team's next coaching search hold?