A surgery that helped Chicago woman feel whole after breast cancer
The American Cancer Society says over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. For some, that means having surgery, maybe even more than once to make sure all the cancer is gone.
The American Cancer Society says over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. For some, that means having surgery, maybe even more than once to make sure all the cancer is gone.
CPS whistleblower files wrongful termination suit
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.
Why Kevin Byard wants the Chicago Bears to face Lamar Jackson in Baltimore
The Bears face the Ravens this week, but MVP QB Lamar Jackson might not play. Bears safety Kevin Byard hopes Jackson does play, and explains why.
The Bears face the Ravens this week, but MVP QB Lamar Jackson might not play. Bears safety Kevin Byard hopes Jackson does play, and explains why.
FBI indicts 31 in explosive NBA gambling scandal
The FBI busted a big illegal gambling ring on Thursday, arresting dozens of people, including an NBA player and coach.
The FBI busted a big illegal gambling ring on Thursday, arresting dozens of people, including an NBA player and coach.
Feds deploy tear gas near Little Village discount mall
Tear gas was once again used in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood during an immigration raid that resulted in several detentions. FOX 32's Joanie Lum is in Little Village with details on what happened during the raid and how the community is responding.
Tear gas was once again used in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood during an immigration raid that resulted in several detentions. FOX 32's Joanie Lum is in Little Village with details on what happened during the raid and how the community is responding.
Senate to vote on paying 'essential' workers
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers won’t get paid tomorrow because the Senate failed to pass two bills.
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers won’t get paid tomorrow because the Senate failed to pass two bills.
New lawsuit accuses Chicago-area ice cream shop owner of secretly recording girls in bathroom
Eleven former teenage employees are suing the owner of a suburban Chicago ice cream shop, alleging he secretly filmed them in a restroom and engaged in years of sexual misconduct.
Eleven former teenage employees are suing the owner of a suburban Chicago ice cream shop, alleging he secretly filmed them in a restroom and engaged in years of sexual misconduct.
Pritzker signs executive order on deployment of troops in Illinois
Governor Pritzker is taking new action to stop what he calls illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
Governor Pritzker is taking new action to stop what he calls illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
McHenry firefighters save horse stuck in muddy pond | ChicagoLIVE
When a horse got stuck 20 feet off shore in a muddy pond, McHenry Township firefighters jumped into action — literally. Deputy Chief Karen Bush and Battalion Chief Dave Harwood tell ChicagoLIVE how teamwork, quick thinking, and a little farm know-how helped bring the animal safely back to land.
When a horse got stuck 20 feet off shore in a muddy pond, McHenry Township firefighters jumped into action — literally. Deputy Chief Karen Bush and Battalion Chief Dave Harwood tell ChicagoLIVE how teamwork, quick thinking, and a little farm know-how helped bring the animal safely back to land.
Former NBA players caught up in massive gambling bust | ChicagoLIVE
The FBI says more than 30 people — including former players — are facing charges in a sweeping underground gambling and game-fixing case. Former federal prosecutor Ross Rice joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how agents built the case and what comes next in court.
The FBI says more than 30 people — including former players — are facing charges in a sweeping underground gambling and game-fixing case. Former federal prosecutor Ross Rice joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how agents built the case and what comes next in court.
Dinosaur mummy discovery reveals new secrets of prehistoric life
Renowned paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno joins "ChicagoLIVE" to unveil an extraordinary discovery — a duck-billed dinosaur mummy found in Wyoming, preserved with remarkable skin detail from 66 million years ago. Sereno, a professor at the University of Chicago, explains how a thin clay layer helped capture the dinosaur’s life-like features.
Renowned paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno joins "ChicagoLIVE" to unveil an extraordinary discovery — a duck-billed dinosaur mummy found in Wyoming, preserved with remarkable skin detail from 66 million years ago. Sereno, a professor at the University of Chicago, explains how a thin clay layer helped capture the dinosaur’s life-like features.
City officials hold press conference in Little Village on ICE activity
City officials held a press conference Thursday afternoon after they say federal agents swarmed Chicago's Southwest Side.
City officials held a press conference Thursday afternoon after they say federal agents swarmed Chicago's Southwest Side.
Financial expert breaks down impact of historic government shutdown and student loan forgiveness
As the second-longest government shutdown drags on, financial analyst Stephen Esposito explains how it’s affecting markets, consumers, and millions of student loan borrowers.
As the second-longest government shutdown drags on, financial analyst Stephen Esposito explains how it’s affecting markets, consumers, and millions of student loan borrowers.
Pritzker launches Illinois Accountability Commission to prob federal immigration actions
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
You've heard of "ghost jobs" but have you heard of "zombie jobs"?
Zombie jobs are open positions that linger unfilled for long durations. More common than “ghost jobs” – when companies post jobs they say they're hiring for but really are not – and still ill-advised. Michelle Reisdorf District Director at Robert Half in Chicago tells more.
Zombie jobs are open positions that linger unfilled for long durations. More common than “ghost jobs” – when companies post jobs they say they're hiring for but really are not – and still ill-advised. Michelle Reisdorf District Director at Robert Half in Chicago tells more.
Teaching kids resiliency through failure
LetMeFail encourages kids to fail and use failure as their superpower. Founder of the program, Lowey Sichol and Wilmette librarian Alicia Wiechert join ChicagoNOW to share how the program is changing the way kids think.
LetMeFail encourages kids to fail and use failure as their superpower. Founder of the program, Lowey Sichol and Wilmette librarian Alicia Wiechert join ChicagoNOW to share how the program is changing the way kids think.
Block Club Chicago: Resilience Art Fest sharing stories from prison and beyond
The four-day fest, organized by Mud Theatre Project and the Chicago Torture Justice Center, brings a weekend of performances and programs to Hyde Park’s Definition Theatre. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins ChicagoNOW to discuss.
The four-day fest, organized by Mud Theatre Project and the Chicago Torture Justice Center, brings a weekend of performances and programs to Hyde Park’s Definition Theatre. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins ChicagoNOW to discuss.
Block Club Chicago: Giordano’s launches tavern-style pizza
Giordano’s launches tavern-style pizza with cheese folded into the dough. ChicagoNOW hosts taste test while Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares pizza facts.
Giordano’s launches tavern-style pizza with cheese folded into the dough. ChicagoNOW hosts taste test while Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares pizza facts.
Block Club Chicago: Humboldt Park teen wins "Courage" award
After her chemistry teacher left mid year, 15-year old Carolina Carchi stepped up and taught her peers. Block Club's Jon Hansen ChicagoNOW tells us more.
After her chemistry teacher left mid year, 15-year old Carolina Carchi stepped up and taught her peers. Block Club's Jon Hansen ChicagoNOW tells us more.
Government shutdown impact on small businesses
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.