Looking ahead to Chicago's 2027 mayoral election | The Chicago Report
Meet the first officially declared candidate for Chicago Mayor.
Meet the first officially declared candidate for Chicago Mayor.
One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Budget battle continues at City Hall | The Chicago Report
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
What went wrong in final play vs. Green Bay? | Chicago Sports Tonight
Covering the biggest sports news of the week with an expert panel and fans.
Covering the biggest sports news of the week with an expert panel and fans.
Shoulder crackdown: Cook County Sheriff launches high-tech sting on dangerous drivers
On Aug. 27, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office deployed what it calls its "big gun" in the fight against illegal shoulder driving: a new $11 million helicopter equipped with advanced surveillance technology.
On Aug. 27, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office deployed what it calls its "big gun" in the fight against illegal shoulder driving: a new $11 million helicopter equipped with advanced surveillance technology.
Former Hartgrove Hospital counselor in court on sexual abuse charges
He was once a mental health counselor at Hartgrove Hospital on the West Side. Now, he's behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing young patients. Edmund Rivers was in Cook County Criminal Court today. That's where we find our Kasey Chronis is live with the latest on the case.
He was once a mental health counselor at Hartgrove Hospital on the West Side. Now, he's behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing young patients. Edmund Rivers was in Cook County Criminal Court today. That's where we find our Kasey Chronis is live with the latest on the case.
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Chicago City Council delays hemp ban vote
City Council delayed a vote on a ban for unregulated hemp products today.
City Council delayed a vote on a ban for unregulated hemp products today.
Operation Midway Bliss aims to help Chicago families impacted by ICE raids
Families in Chicago who were impacted by recent immigration operations are receiving a little relief and holiday cheer from organizers.
Families in Chicago who were impacted by recent immigration operations are receiving a little relief and holiday cheer from organizers.
Cook County assessor ramps up help as property tax bills spike for homeowners
The Cook County assessor's office is working overtime to help homeowners navigate their property taxes. Bills are due Monday, and these are the steps you need to take.
The Cook County assessor's office is working overtime to help homeowners navigate their property taxes. Bills are due Monday, and these are the steps you need to take.
Video shows truck hitting woman twice in Chicago crosswalk
A 67-year-old woman was struck and run over twice by a pickup truck while walking in a crosswalk on the Northwest Side late last week — despite having the right of way, Chicago police said.
A 67-year-old woman was struck and run over twice by a pickup truck while walking in a crosswalk on the Northwest Side late last week — despite having the right of way, Chicago police said.
Laugh Factory manager case rejected
The manager of Laugh Factory is no longer facing charges. Nathan Griffin was accused of assaulting and interfering with a federal agent during Operation Midway Blitz.
The manager of Laugh Factory is no longer facing charges. Nathan Griffin was accused of assaulting and interfering with a federal agent during Operation Midway Blitz.
Senate meets ahead of dueling health care proposal votes
Lawmakers in Washington are also staring down a year-end crisis soaring health care premiums. Congress only has a matter of days to approve a new plan otherwise millions of Americans could be paying hundreds of dollar more for their health care next year. Rebekah Castor has the details.
Lawmakers in Washington are also staring down a year-end crisis soaring health care premiums. Congress only has a matter of days to approve a new plan otherwise millions of Americans could be paying hundreds of dollar more for their health care next year. Rebekah Castor has the details.
Chicago City Council plans more meetings to pass 2026 budget as deadline looms
The a block of Chicago City Council members pushed through several new meetings starting next week to have enough time to pass a 2026 budget before the Dec. 30 deadline.
The a block of Chicago City Council members pushed through several new meetings starting next week to have enough time to pass a 2026 budget before the Dec. 30 deadline.
Mike Madigan asks President Trump for clemency
Former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Trump for clemency.
Former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Trump for clemency.
Loaves and Fishes earns big $5M award from Endeavor Health | ChicagoLIVE
Loaves and Fishes are always looking to serve the community and now they're celebrating a new $5 million reward from Endeavor Health.
Loaves and Fishes are always looking to serve the community and now they're celebrating a new $5 million reward from Endeavor Health.
Times New Roman vs. Calibri — What your font choice says about you | ChicagoLIVE
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants Times New Roman back — but why? Typography expert Charles Nix joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the “personalities” of fonts, why governments and brands standardize them, how serif and sans-serif typefaces shape readability, and why AI could spark a whole new era of font creation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants Times New Roman back — but why? Typography expert Charles Nix joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the “personalities” of fonts, why governments and brands standardize them, how serif and sans-serif typefaces shape readability, and why AI could spark a whole new era of font creation.
Illinois adds to endangered and threatened species to list | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois added several entries to its list of endangered and threatened species.
Illinois added several entries to its list of endangered and threatened species.
Instacart’s AI may be making your groceries more expensive | ChicagoLIVE
A new study finds shoppers could be paying dramatically different prices—sometimes at the very same moment—for the same items. We break down how the company’s real-time pricing tests work and why consumer advocates say the practice is “unfair and opaque.”
A new study finds shoppers could be paying dramatically different prices—sometimes at the very same moment—for the same items. We break down how the company’s real-time pricing tests work and why consumer advocates say the practice is “unfair and opaque.”
Safety officials warn about fire risks linked to foam furniture | ChicagoLIVE
Consumer safety experts are raising alarms about foam-filled chairs and couches after new testing showed they can ignite and burn rapidly. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Consumer safety experts are raising alarms about foam-filled chairs and couches after new testing showed they can ignite and burn rapidly. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.