US-Iran tensions escalate as Operation Epic Fury enters week five
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The Pentagon says strikes are on track in Iran, but continued retaliation and threats over the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about a prolonged and widening conflict.

 Drive-by shooting in Gold Coast injures woman walking nearby
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New video shows police responding after a drive-by shooting near Rush Street and Chicago Avenue. Authorities a 25-year-old woman walking nearby was struck in the leg and is expected to recover.

TSA workers finally receiving paychecks again, but agents still 'frustrated'
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 27 directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. But even as money hit bank accounts on Monday, many workers said the relief they were hoping for has not fully arrived.

Study shows how Cook County property taxes have skyrocketed over the years
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Property taxes in Cook County have risen at nearly twice the rate of inflation, according to a new study from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office.

Suburban Chicago police search for 16-year-old girl's killer
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A 16-year-old Glenbrook South High School student was fatally shot Saturday at her home in unincorporated Glenview, and authorities are searching for a person of interest.

Chicago Board of Education OKs Macquline King as next CPS CEO
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The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.

Viral video of CTA Red Line dancer sparks fears of dangers on Chicago trains
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A viral video showing a man dancing on the exterior of a moving CTA Red Line train has sparked alarm across Chicago. The clip, posted on Instagram, has been viewed more than 500,000 times as of Monday. 

TSA workers receive first paycheck since January amid shutdown
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Most TSA workers just got paid amid the ongoing DHS shutdown, but it might still be a while before air travel gets back to normal.

Trump threatens escalation as Iran calls US demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational"

President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."

Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized

Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.

Cuba awaits sanctioned Russian oil shipment as US signals no objection

Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude, potentially easing the island’s severe fuel shortages amid a U.S. oil blockade.

Trump touts Iran talks progress as report suggests possible U.S. ground operations
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President Donald Trump highlights progress in negotiations with Iran while a new report indicates the Pentagon may be considering extended ground operations as tensions continue to rise.

Memorial on 5-year anniversary of child shot by Chicago police
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A memorial today for a child shot and killed five years ago -by a Chicago police officer. His family hoping to keep his memory alive. 

Antenna installation at Willis Tower
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 You may have noticed this if you were walking downtown today.  We installed our new antenna on top of the Willis Tower.

Pakistan says it will hold peace talks between U.S. and Iran
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 A potentially positive sign in the war in Iran.  Pakistan has announced that it will soon host peace talks between Iran and the U.S.  This comes as Iran issued a warning about a possible U.S. ground invasion.  Jonathan Hunt has more.

TSA employees could be paid tomorrow
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Now to the latest on the partial government shutdown.  It's now the longest in U.S. History.  But some relief should be coming soon for TSA workers.

One person died after crash on Eisenhower Expressway in Forest Park
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 A deadly crash on the Eisenhower in Forest Park caused problems on the roads this morning.  State police say three vehicles crashed into each other near First Avenue at around 2 a-m.  One person was killed.