Wisconsin voters to decide on key state supreme court race
It is a big day for voters across the Midwest. Wisconsin is holding a closely watched state Supreme Court election, while Indiana is kicking off early voting for its May primary.
It is a big day for voters across the Midwest. Wisconsin is holding a closely watched state Supreme Court election, while Indiana is kicking off early voting for its May primary.
Trump's threat to 'civilization' could show intent to commit a war crime, maj general says
Maj. Gen. William Enyart, a former Illinois congressman, gave his perspective on President Trump's threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Maj. Gen. William Enyart, a former Illinois congressman, gave his perspective on President Trump's threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival
Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.
Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.
US military assets in the Middle East: Ships, planes, and 50,000 American troops
The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating.
The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating.
Why Kharg Island matters to Iran, and why the U.S. is targeting it
While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States.
While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
Kidnapped American journalist released by Iran-backed Iraqi militia
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
Expert analysis: Trump issues ultimatum to Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Professor William Muck from North Central College breaks down President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz along with the legal and global stakes of his threats.
Professor William Muck from North Central College breaks down President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz along with the legal and global stakes of his threats.
Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly
Three people were killed, including a 10-month-old girl, after high winds toppled a tree in Germany during an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Three people were killed, including a 10-month-old girl, after high winds toppled a tree in Germany during an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Violent Chicago-area arrest of Uber driver caught on camera
A routine stop on Valentine’s Day took a violent turn in Hazel Crest and now, newly surfaced body camera video is raising serious questions about police use of force.
A routine stop on Valentine’s Day took a violent turn in Hazel Crest and now, newly surfaced body camera video is raising serious questions about police use of force.
Illinois native key part of Artemis II's mission around the moon
For the very first time, humanity is experiencing the far side of the Moon — a milestone reached Monday in NASA's historic Artemis II mission.
For the very first time, humanity is experiencing the far side of the Moon — a milestone reached Monday in NASA's historic Artemis II mission.
Illini wheelchair basketball team makes Final Four run
The Illinois men's basketball team wasn't the only Illinois squad making it to a Final Four this season. The men's wheelchair team also made a deep run in their playoff tournament.
The Illinois men's basketball team wasn't the only Illinois squad making it to a Final Four this season. The men's wheelchair team also made a deep run in their playoff tournament.
Chicago mayor claps back at Housing Authority chair over CEO pick
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is responding to criticism from a man he's trying to fire over the confirmation of the new head of the Chicago Housing Authority.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is responding to criticism from a man he's trying to fire over the confirmation of the new head of the Chicago Housing Authority.
Chicago bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash identified
A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.
A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.
U.S. rescues missing airman from Iran | ChicagoLIVE
Seth Krummrich, vice president of Global Guardian and retired army colonel, joins us to talk about the U.S.' rescue of a missing airman from Iran.
Seth Krummrich, vice president of Global Guardian and retired army colonel, joins us to talk about the U.S.' rescue of a missing airman from Iran.
Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
President Trump issues new threat after pilot rescued in Iran
President Donald Trump is applying increased pressure on Iran over access to the Strait of Hormu
President Donald Trump is applying increased pressure on Iran over access to the Strait of Hormu
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Easter sermon, warns of “globalization of indifference"
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.