Slammers kick off Route 66 Centennial at Old Joliet Prison
For the very first time, the Joliet Slammers played within the walls of the Old Joliet Prison. An iconic setting for a one-of-a-kind game. Kasey Chronis takes us inside the prison yard.
For the very first time, the Joliet Slammers played within the walls of the Old Joliet Prison. An iconic setting for a one-of-a-kind game. Kasey Chronis takes us inside the prison yard.
Gas prices soar in Chicago
Gas prices are spiking across the country, including in Illinois, and just across the border in Indiana.
Gas prices are spiking across the country, including in Illinois, and just across the border in Indiana.
Man accused of killing Chicago police officer to remain in custody, judge rules
The man charged with fatally shooting a Chicago police officer will remain in custody after a judge denied him pretrial release.
The man charged with fatally shooting a Chicago police officer will remain in custody after a judge denied him pretrial release.
Viral social media post alleges Forest Park police misconduct
A viral, west suburban incident is getting a lot of attention online tonight. Leslie Moreno is live -- explaining how a woman says an off-duty Forest Park officer went too far after a minor crash.
A viral, west suburban incident is getting a lot of attention online tonight. Leslie Moreno is live -- explaining how a woman says an off-duty Forest Park officer went too far after a minor crash.
Report casts blame on ICE agents for 'extreme force' | The Chicago Report
Six months of work and two days of hearings culminating in a final report from the Illinois Accountability Commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz.
Six months of work and two days of hearings culminating in a final report from the Illinois Accountability Commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz.
What CPS parents can expect from May Day | The Chicago Report
May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom. Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school. CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest.
May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom. Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school. CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest.
Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act | The Chicago Report
Jessica Huseman, from Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting platform that focuses on elections, joins us to talk about the Voting Rights Act.
Jessica Huseman, from Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting platform that focuses on elections, joins us to talk about the Voting Rights Act.
Bally's topping off ceremony marks new stage of construction | The Chicago Report
Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year. Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning. Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here.
Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year. Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning. Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here.
Operation Midway Blitz investigative report | The Chicago Report
Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.
Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission. It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.
Chicago weather: Chilly temps ahead on Friday
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Cockfighting ring busted in Joliet, 2 charged
What started as a routine drug investigation in Joliet quickly took a dark turn. Tia Ewing joins us in studio with the latest.
What started as a routine drug investigation in Joliet quickly took a dark turn. Tia Ewing joins us in studio with the latest.
Viral social media post alleges Forest Park police misconduct
A viral post on social media is raising serious questions tonight about "police conduct" in the west suburbs. A woman claims an off-duty officer forcibly detained her after a minor crash. Leslie Moreno joins us live to explain what happened.
A viral post on social media is raising serious questions tonight about "police conduct" in the west suburbs. A woman claims an off-duty officer forcibly detained her after a minor crash. Leslie Moreno joins us live to explain what happened.
Bison return to Kane County Prairie, after over 200 years
There used to be millions of buffalo on the Great Plains, even in Illinois. Now, they're almost all gone. Now, as part of an effort to reverse that tragedy, the mighty buffalo is returning to the plains in Kane County. And starting tomorrow, you'll be able to see them yourself. Dane Placko got a preview.
There used to be millions of buffalo on the Great Plains, even in Illinois. Now, they're almost all gone. Now, as part of an effort to reverse that tragedy, the mighty buffalo is returning to the plains in Kane County. And starting tomorrow, you'll be able to see them yourself. Dane Placko got a preview.
Slammers kick off Route 66 Centennial at Old Joliet Prison
The Old Joliet Prison usually comes up because of ghosts and monster tales. It's known as one of the scariest haunted houses in Illinois. But thankfully that is not the case today. The "big house" is actually hosting a baseball game. Kasey Chronis is spending her day with the Joliet Slammers.
The Old Joliet Prison usually comes up because of ghosts and monster tales. It's known as one of the scariest haunted houses in Illinois. But thankfully that is not the case today. The "big house" is actually hosting a baseball game. Kasey Chronis is spending her day with the Joliet Slammers.
Illinois commission alleges pattern of misconduct, brutality in Operation Midway Blitz
The Illinois Accountability Commission is calling on local prosecutors to investigate agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
The Illinois Accountability Commission is calling on local prosecutors to investigate agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
Rising gas prices are hitting delivery, rideshare drivers hard
Gas in Chicago just topped $5 a gallon. Some neighborhoods are pushing close to $6 -- $7 if you are using premium gas.
Gas in Chicago just topped $5 a gallon. Some neighborhoods are pushing close to $6 -- $7 if you are using premium gas.
Judge denies pre-trial release for suspect accused of killing Chicago officer
The man charged with shooting and killing a Chicago police officer will stay behind bars until his next court date.
The man charged with shooting and killing a Chicago police officer will stay behind bars until his next court date.
Alleged gambling network in Indiana taken down by FBI
Here's what's going on in northwest Indiana. The FBI raided two restaurants in the area. Investigators say these places are tied to a gambling operation. Agents say it ran for years and even spread beyond the state.
Here's what's going on in northwest Indiana. The FBI raided two restaurants in the area. Investigators say these places are tied to a gambling operation. Agents say it ran for years and even spread beyond the state.
New DNA breakthrough could identify decades-old cold case | ChicagoLIVE
A 2003 cold case is seeing new progress after forensic genealogy linked an unidentified man found in Minneapolis to Polish heritage.
A 2003 cold case is seeing new progress after forensic genealogy linked an unidentified man found in Minneapolis to Polish heritage.
Rod Blagojevich explains decision to speak at controversial Judson University forum | ChicagoLIVE
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joins us to discuss his appearance at Judson University’s World Leaders Forum in Elgin, as the event draws criticism over one of its featured international speakers.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joins us to discuss his appearance at Judson University’s World Leaders Forum in Elgin, as the event draws criticism over one of its featured international speakers.