5 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois from Friday's storms
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The National Weather Service confirmed five tornados swept through Illinois on Friday night as the threat of flooding continues in the Chicago area.

Illinois lawmakers seek to allow schools to ban cell phones  | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois lawmakers recently passed a bill to allow schools to ban the use of cell phones by students during classes. State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D) explains what happens next.

Tornado devastates parts of NW Illinois
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Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl recaps the devastating line of storms that swept through much of the country, including parts of Northwest Illinois on Friday night.

CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama | The Chicago Report
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After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch.  Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests.  They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.

Money moves to stay afloat in the economy | The Chicago Report
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 With rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting close to home, a lot of people say they’re living paycheck to paycheck.  Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Black Business School is joining us tonight to break down what’s really going on and what families can do to stay afloat.

Bears' officials visit Hammond as stadium decision looms
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On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.

CPS parent reacts to May 1 drama| The Chicago Report
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After a lot of back and forth, Chicago Public School leaders and the teachers union have agreed school will be in session on May 1. But there's a catch.  Starting at 1 p.m. CPS will provide about 100 buses and students will have an excused absence for the afternoon if they want to be chaperoned and attend the May Day protests.  They have to get a permission slip. No student will be retaliated against if they choose to stay in school and not attend. Brittany Preston is a CPS parent. She has 4 children in the district, and she's here to weigh in.

Bigger Bears draft priority, edge rusher or defensive tackle? | The Offseason, EP 9
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On Episode 9 of The Offseason, Cassie Carlson is joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer and Bears analyst, Anthony Herron to preview the NFL Draft. What is the higher priority for the Bears, defensive end or defensive tackle? Also, should the Bears take a big swing at a high upside prospect or focus on immediate production? Plus, Anthony breaks down two potential trench targets: OT Caleb Lomu and DT Kayden McDonald. 

11-year-old female boxer changing the game
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Boxing has long been seen as a man’s sport, but one young Chicago girl is proving that idea is outdated.  At just 11 years old, Zariah Barajas is already showing the kind of skill and dedication well beyond her years.  And as you’ll see, she’s not just fighting in the ring. She’s carrying on a family legacy.  Leslie Moreno introduces us to someone you need to know about.

Community members silently demonstrate for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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In Skokie, a silent demonstration is putting survivor stories front and center during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.      Kasey Chronis is live with their message.

Chicagoland flooding, CPS May 1st battle & local trucking company sued | Week in Review
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Severe storms bring flooding to Chicagoland and an eerie disaster at a local Titanic exhibit. We also break down the deal to keep CPS open on May 1st, a major lawsuit against an Elmhurst trucking company, and the mystery behind a local veteran's apartment being cleared out. Plus, we take you to the Chicago stage for a Seinfeld superstar's return and inside the debut of a new Michael Jackson film in Gary.

Army couple shares Honor Flight experience in Washington
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A husband and wife, both veterans, just shared their first Honor Flight experience side by side in Washington.  It was a chance to reflect on a family legacy from ancestors who served to the next generation.