Money donated during Lurie Children's Radiothon for new Schaumburg location
It's the annual Lurie Children's Radiothon. Kasey Chronis is inside the phone bank room.
It's the annual Lurie Children's Radiothon. Kasey Chronis is inside the phone bank room.
ICE fears at Our Lady of Guadalupe Fest
Back here locally, thousands are braving the cold for one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the nation this weekend, but there are concerns this year over immigration enforcement. Our Leslie Moreno is live at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.
Back here locally, thousands are braving the cold for one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the nation this weekend, but there are concerns this year over immigration enforcement. Our Leslie Moreno is live at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.
Trump Gold Card & immigration debate
President Trump's newly launched Gold Card immigration program meanwhile is also facing backlash. Critics say the administration's policies unfairly favor the wealthy. Rich Edson has the latest.
President Trump's newly launched Gold Card immigration program meanwhile is also facing backlash. Critics say the administration's policies unfairly favor the wealthy. Rich Edson has the latest.
Search for suspects in home invasion in Homer Glen
Deputies are looking for a pair of suspects involved in a home invasion in Will County.
Deputies are looking for a pair of suspects involved in a home invasion in Will County.
Dovetail Project celebrates 30 new graduates
A group of young fathers are celebrating a huge milestone. The latest cohort of graduates from the Dovetail Project walked the stage today.
A group of young fathers are celebrating a huge milestone. The latest cohort of graduates from the Dovetail Project walked the stage today.
Family shares their journey at Lurie Children's amid annual Radiothon event
There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.
There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.
Indiana Republicans block Trump's redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
White House announces changes to asylum, refugee policies
With the White House's recent announcement that Customs and Immigration services is now reviewing the status of all refugees admitted into the U.S. during the Biden administration. Members of several Chicago area refugee support groups gathered to call out what they call racist and xenophobic attacks on Chicago's immigrant communities.
With the White House's recent announcement that Customs and Immigration services is now reviewing the status of all refugees admitted into the U.S. during the Biden administration. Members of several Chicago area refugee support groups gathered to call out what they call racist and xenophobic attacks on Chicago's immigrant communities.
GMFB’s Jamie Erdahl on Caleb Williams, the Packers rematch, and Chicago’s playoff outlook | Chicago Sports Tonight
GMFB's Jamie Erdahl joins Tina Nguyen on Chicago Sports Tonight to discuss Caleb Williams' performance against the Packers, what to expect for the rematch against Green Bay next weekend, and where the Bears fit in the NFC playoff picture.
GMFB's Jamie Erdahl joins Tina Nguyen on Chicago Sports Tonight to discuss Caleb Williams' performance against the Packers, what to expect for the rematch against Green Bay next weekend, and where the Bears fit in the NFC playoff picture.
National Guard deployment extended
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
Family of Chicago Ofc. Krystal Rivera files wrongful death lawsuit against CPD, her partner
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
Lurie Radiothon spotlight — 10-year-old leukemia survivor Viviana rings the bell and shares her story | ChicagoLIVE
At the Lurie Children’s Radiothon, ChicagoLIVE checks in with 10-year-old Viviana Gonzalez, who completed more than two years of leukemia treatment and rang the bell this summer. Viviana reflects on her emotional journey, her return to the hospital as a former patient, and her dreams for the future as donations pour in to support families like hers.
At the Lurie Children’s Radiothon, ChicagoLIVE checks in with 10-year-old Viviana Gonzalez, who completed more than two years of leukemia treatment and rang the bell this summer. Viviana reflects on her emotional journey, her return to the hospital as a former patient, and her dreams for the future as donations pour in to support families like hers.
Why Michigan head coach fired for an affair — and why police got involved | ChicagoLIVE
Attorney Karen Conti joins ChicagoLIVE to unpack an explosive 24 hours for Michigan’s head coach: fired for an alleged affair, then reportedly showing up at a staffer’s home with a knife. She explains how employment contracts treat workplace relationships, what “fired with cause” means for his multimillion-dollar deal, the potential criminal charges, and why experts say employers need plans for emotionally charged firings.
Attorney Karen Conti joins ChicagoLIVE to unpack an explosive 24 hours for Michigan’s head coach: fired for an alleged affair, then reportedly showing up at a staffer’s home with a knife. She explains how employment contracts treat workplace relationships, what “fired with cause” means for his multimillion-dollar deal, the potential criminal charges, and why experts say employers need plans for emotionally charged firings.
Jonah Jackson shares the most surprising thing about Ben Johnson
The Bears' offensive line has helped invigorate the team's rushing attack. Right guard Jonah Jackson explains why the interior of the line works so well, and the most surprising thing about Ben Johnson as a head coach.
The Bears' offensive line has helped invigorate the team's rushing attack. Right guard Jonah Jackson explains why the interior of the line works so well, and the most surprising thing about Ben Johnson as a head coach.
Chicago alderman wants social media platforms liable for posts fueling teen takeovers | ChicagoLIVE
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Alice LaCour on why the Brian Walshe defense suddenly rested without calling a witness | ChicagoLIVE
The Prosecutors Podcast host Alice LaCour joins ChicagoLIVE to talk through the shocking move by Brian Walshe’s defense team to end their case immediately — leaving jurors with no supporting witnesses and no testimony from Walshe. She discusses the troubling evidence, the impact of his art-fraud plea, whether the jury could still surprise everyone, and why an acquittal would be the real shock of the trial.
The Prosecutors Podcast host Alice LaCour joins ChicagoLIVE to talk through the shocking move by Brian Walshe’s defense team to end their case immediately — leaving jurors with no supporting witnesses and no testimony from Walshe. She discusses the troubling evidence, the impact of his art-fraud plea, whether the jury could still surprise everyone, and why an acquittal would be the real shock of the trial.
Charlie Kirk murder case: What to expect in the Tyler Robinson trial | ChicagoLIVE
Criminal attorney Andrew Stoltmann joins ChicagoLIVE to unpack the early stages of the murder case involving Charlie Kirk’s accused killer. He discusses whether cameras will be allowed in court, if the trial could move out of Utah, how strong the evidence appears, and whether the defense has any chance of removing the death penalty from the table.
Criminal attorney Andrew Stoltmann joins ChicagoLIVE to unpack the early stages of the murder case involving Charlie Kirk’s accused killer. He discusses whether cameras will be allowed in court, if the trial could move out of Utah, how strong the evidence appears, and whether the defense has any chance of removing the death penalty from the table.
Illinois gas customers brace for rising winter heating bills as watchdogs sound alarm | ChicagoLIVE
Consumer advocates warn that escalating supply costs and repeated utility rate hikes are creating a “double whammy” for Illinois households, urging residents to stay informed, avoid risky gas deals, and seek help when bills spike.
Consumer advocates warn that escalating supply costs and repeated utility rate hikes are creating a “double whammy” for Illinois households, urging residents to stay informed, avoid risky gas deals, and seek help when bills spike.
Mark Carrier breaks down the Bears’ turnover machine, Ben Johnson’s culture shift | Chicago Sports Tonight
Fox 32's Tina Nguyen chatted with former Chicago Bears safety Mark Carrier on tonight's CST. They discussed how impeccable the Bears secondary has been at creating turnovers and Ben Johnson's impressive impact on changing the Bears culture.
Fox 32's Tina Nguyen chatted with former Chicago Bears safety Mark Carrier on tonight's CST. They discussed how impeccable the Bears secondary has been at creating turnovers and Ben Johnson's impressive impact on changing the Bears culture.
Bears focus on Browns matchup as injuries mount, Myles Garrett looms large | ChicagoLIVE
As Chicago pushes for a playoff berth, the team prepares for Cleveland’s elite defense, monitors key injuries, and looks to lean on its run game before a critical home rematch with Green Bay.
As Chicago pushes for a playoff berth, the team prepares for Cleveland’s elite defense, monitors key injuries, and looks to lean on its run game before a critical home rematch with Green Bay.