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With four days until the primary, outside groups have spent at least $7 million trying to influence the race to replace Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Big-money interests tied to Israel, AI and cryptocurrency are backing — or targeting — the leading candidates as the contest heads into its final stretch.

It's been two days since powerful storms tore through Indiana and Illinois, and now the governors of both states have come out to see the damage for themselves. There’s still a lot to clean up and a lot of questions. Let's start over in Kankakee with Bret Buganski.

It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins us as the FBI joins the search for a missing retired Air Force General with ties to the Pentagon’s most sensitive UFO programs. We also dive into the anomalies of the interstellar object 3I/Atlas and the 40% chance the government is hiding a massive data drop.

Chicago Tribune’s Alice Yin joins us to discuss the conflicting reports surrounding Sunny Naqvi, the Skokie woman who says she was held by ICE for nearly 48 hours.

Gov. Pritzker visited Kankakee on Thursday after the area was struck by an EF-3 tornado, leaving behind widespread damage. 

Tina is joined by The Athletic's Ted Nguyen on the CST to recap the fallout of the Ravens, Maxx Crosby trade situation, and Ted gives his thoughts on the Bears' offseason moves so far, including why he believes Coby Bryant and Devin Bush are great fits for the defense.

Gov. Mike Braun visited northwest Indiana on Thursday to tour storm damage and meet with community members impacted by tornadoes that killed two people earlier this week.

Dr. Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins us to discuss the newly released track "I AM," featuring the iconic voice of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. Recorded nearly a decade ago, the song serves as a powerful musical tribute to the Reverend’s lasting legacy.

St. Patrick’s Day is taking over Chicago! We’re checking in with Block Club Chicago on the Beverly grocery store prepping a staggering 20,000 pounds of corned beef for the South Side Irish Parade. We also meet the "Traffic Cop" who has kept the parade floats in line for 40 years and get expert tips on surviving the neighborhood house parties.

What makes a brand "cool" in 2026? We’re sitting down with MaryLeigh Bliss, Chief Content Officer at YPulse, to break down their latest Cool Brands 2026 report.

Bezalel Eetahn Raviv of Lionsgate Cybersecurity explains how artificial intelligence is fueling misleading war imagery on social media and offers tips on how users can spot and avoid spreading fake content.

Some say it’s a chic blue frill dress—others say it’s giving major Rosita from Sesame Street vibes. We’ll let you decide: Who wore the blue fringes better?

As Iranian attacks on shipping and oil infrastructure intensify, U.S. lawmakers are raising concerns about possible cyberattacks and sleeper-cell threats while demanding answers about the growing conflict and its cost.

Storms and tornadoes in northwest Indiana left a path of destruction — and now neighbors are coming together to help one another rebuild.

Actor Mickey Rourke says he stopped paying rent at his Los Angeles apartment after months of rodent problems and maintenance issues went unresolved, despite repeated requests for repairs.

A family screening of the upcoming Michael biopic reportedly sparked a heated phone call between Janet Jackson and Jermaine Jackson, with tensions rising over the film starring Jermaine’s son as the King of Pop.

Legendary broadcaster Bill Kurtis discusses stepping away from Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! after 12 years and talks about his new memoir Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News and more than six decades in journalism.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Thursday the city of Chicago will host the second annual Chicago River Swim, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.