Gas leak on Aurora's Far East Side
In Aurora, a gas leak near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
In Aurora, a gas leak near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
Linda Brown's family launches advocacy initiative
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
Linda Brown's family is channeling their grief into action. Leslie Moreno reports.
Reward for missing 16-year-old girl
A reward is being offered for a 16-year-old girl who is missing, and her mother says she is not a runaway who should be brushed aside.
A reward is being offered for a 16-year-old girl who is missing, and her mother says she is not a runaway who should be brushed aside.
Local chefs & restaurants in James Beard semifinals
Chicago's got one of the best food scenes on the planet. The James Beard Foundation just revealed the semifinalists for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Chicago's got one of the best food scenes on the planet. The James Beard Foundation just revealed the semifinalists for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Diamond prices are dropping. Here's why. | ChicagoLIVE
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
Paul Zimnisky, an independent consultant covering the global diamond industry, breaks down why diamond prices have slipped in some categories.
New report finds Chicago’s homeless population far higher than official count
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Chicago has released new numbers on homelessness, and they show far more people without housing than previously thought.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
Illinois to pay $10M after teen’s death at state mental health facility
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
The state of Illinois is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit following the death of a teenager at a state-run mental health facility. Investigators say required safety checks were not followed.
DOJ subpoenas Minnesota lawmakers
A federal appeals court just paused that was blocking immigration agents from using force on protesters in Minnesota.
A federal appeals court just paused that was blocking immigration agents from using force on protesters in Minnesota.
City to pass $22M to family of man killed in 2023 crash
City Council also just signed off on this $22 million settlement. It’s going to the family of a man who got killed in a car crash back in 2023.
City Council also just signed off on this $22 million settlement. It’s going to the family of a man who got killed in a car crash back in 2023.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the sale of certain hemp products, with some modifications made to the original proposal.
The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the sale of certain hemp products, with some modifications made to the original proposal.
5 must-try spots during Chicago Restaurant Week | The List
Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday, and ‘The List’ is here to help you decide where to go. Sylvia Perez teams up with Choose Chicago to spotlight five must-try restaurants across the city, from cozy Italian in River North to vibrant global flavors in Pilsen, Fulton Market, Logan Square, and Avondale. It’s the perfect chance to try something new and save during one of Chicago’s most anticipated dining events.
Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday, and ‘The List’ is here to help you decide where to go. Sylvia Perez teams up with Choose Chicago to spotlight five must-try restaurants across the city, from cozy Italian in River North to vibrant global flavors in Pilsen, Fulton Market, Logan Square, and Avondale. It’s the perfect chance to try something new and save during one of Chicago’s most anticipated dining events.
What is ‘house burping’ and is it good for your health? | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Greater Chicago Food Depository warns of SNAP work requirement changes | ChicagoLIVE
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is warning that new federal work-reporting requirements could put Illinois SNAP recipients at risk of losing benefits.
UChicago Medicine to open Ralph Lauren cancer center on South Side | ChicagoLIVE
UChicago Medicine will open the Ralph Lauren Center to expand cancer care and support for patients on the South Side of Chicago, marking the first center of its kind in the Midwest.
UChicago Medicine will open the Ralph Lauren Center to expand cancer care and support for patients on the South Side of Chicago, marking the first center of its kind in the Midwest.
Local middle school wins fifth ‘Future City’ state title | ChicagoLIVE
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Chicago weather: Wind gusts with more chances of snow tonight
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody has the forecast for Jan. 21, 2026.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody has the forecast for Jan. 21, 2026.
Chicago alderman proposes noise protections for religious sites | ChicagoLIVE
34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway introduces an amendment updating Chicago’s Noise Sensitive Zone ordinance to better safeguard religious communities from harassment and hate-related disturbances.
34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway introduces an amendment updating Chicago’s Noise Sensitive Zone ordinance to better safeguard religious communities from harassment and hate-related disturbances.
What’s ahead for Chicago Public Schools in 2026 | ChicagoNOW
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Chicago honors its new poet laureate Mayda Alexandra del Valle | ChicagoNOW
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.