Chicago celebrates new affordable housing project on West Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating a new affordable housing development on Chicago’s West Side.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating a new affordable housing development on Chicago’s West Side.
Chicago speed cameras ticketed a driver every 48 seconds in 2025
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Chicago issued more than 529,000 tickets for drivers speeding 6 to 10 mph over the limit last year, raising $64.2 million in revenue.
Illinois proposal would make gunmakers help cover costs of gun violence
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
State Sen. Robert Peters explains the RIFL proposal, which would require gun manufacturers to buy state licenses to help fund gun-related injury and death costs.
Chicago alders push to expand bus, bike lane camera tickets citywide
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.
The Smart Streets pilot has issued more than 140,000 citations, prompting calls to make the program permanent and expand it across Chicago.
Illinois jails underreported restraint chair use, investigation finds
Reporter Grace Hauck discusses an investigation into restraint chair use in Illinois jails, recent declines and alternatives for people in custody.
Reporter Grace Hauck discusses an investigation into restraint chair use in Illinois jails, recent declines and alternatives for people in custody.
The purchases Americans regret most, according to a new survey
NerdWallet expert Kimberly Palmer explains common financial regrets, debt mistakes and ways to build healthier money habits.
NerdWallet expert Kimberly Palmer explains common financial regrets, debt mistakes and ways to build healthier money habits.
Expert analysis: White Sox, Bears face key divisional matchups
Matt Spiegel previews the White Sox-Guardians game and the Bears’ NFC North matchup against the Vikings.
Matt Spiegel previews the White Sox-Guardians game and the Bears’ NFC North matchup against the Vikings.
What higher interest rates mean for consumers and prices
Economist Bree-Yon Williams explains how a Federal Reserve rate hike could affect inflation, fuel costs, borrowing and household budgets.
Economist Bree-Yon Williams explains how a Federal Reserve rate hike could affect inflation, fuel costs, borrowing and household budgets.
How surging oil prices could raise the cost of consumer goods
Energy expert Carolyn Kissane explains how disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz could affect groceries, trucking and everyday products.
Energy expert Carolyn Kissane explains how disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz could affect groceries, trucking and everyday products.
Hundreds of dads welcome students back to school in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
2 killed in LA news helicopter crash identified
Three people died after a NBCLA news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth Tuesday night.
Three people died after a NBCLA news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth Tuesday night.
Cooler weather settles in across Chicagoland
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Chicago weather: Daily rain chances continue through the weekend
Rain chances linger overnight and into Wednesday.
Rain chances linger overnight and into Wednesday.
Former Chicago Heights police officer charged with distributing child sex abuse material
A former Chicago Heights police officer is behind bars after being charged with distributing child sex abuse material.
A former Chicago Heights police officer is behind bars after being charged with distributing child sex abuse material.
District 130 parents, teachers sound alarm over dirty schools after custodial switch
The District 130 School Board heard dirty details about the unsanitary conditions in classrooms, bathrooms and buildings on Tuesday night.
The District 130 School Board heard dirty details about the unsanitary conditions in classrooms, bathrooms and buildings on Tuesday night.
Gov. Pritzker on Midway Blitz 1 year later, Flock camera crackdown | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker spoke out on the one year mark for Operation Midway Blitz, saying the harm continues one year later. And, the latest on the Flock camera crackdown. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Gov. Pritzker spoke out on the one year mark for Operation Midway Blitz, saying the harm continues one year later. And, the latest on the Flock camera crackdown. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
NITA's reduced fare program expands to CTA, Pace
A program making public transit more affordable for thousands of Chicago-area riders is expanding this fall.
A program making public transit more affordable for thousands of Chicago-area riders is expanding this fall.
Former Chicago Heights police officer charged with distributing child sex abuse material
A former Chicago Heights police officer is behind bars after being charged with distributing child sex abuse material.
A former Chicago Heights police officer is behind bars after being charged with distributing child sex abuse material.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he can work with divided Chicago City Council
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he can still work with a city council that hasn't always embraced his agenda. The mayor insists disagreement does not mean city government is dysfunctional.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he can still work with a city council that hasn't always embraced his agenda. The mayor insists disagreement does not mean city government is dysfunctional.
'I had no choice but to use a nail file': Patient speaks out as revoked dentist is sentenced
Former dentist Paul Petrungaro was sentenced after practicing dentistry with a revoked license, while former patients continue to raise concerns about unfinished dental work and his ongoing online dental mentoring.
Former dentist Paul Petrungaro was sentenced after practicing dentistry with a revoked license, while former patients continue to raise concerns about unfinished dental work and his ongoing online dental mentoring.