Aroma Park storm recovery aid from a local organization
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It's been a week since severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas around Kankakee and today volunteers were out making sure that the victims of those storms get some help.

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller dead at 81
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Former FBI head Robert Mueller, who also led one of the investigations into President Trump, has died at the age of 81.

Trump proposes sending ICE to airports to solve TSA shortages
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 The DHS shutdown continues to lead to long lines at airports nationwide.  Now President Trump is proposing that ICE agents could alleviate the TSA shortages.

DCFS aware of abuse before death of Round Lake 8-year-old boy: Report
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  A newly released report by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is raising new questions about that agency's conduct after it failed to prevent the starvation death of an eight year old boy in Lake County.

Hearing delayed for man charged with murder of Chicago firefighter
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Chicago firefighters filled a courtroom today for the detention hearing of a man charged with setting the fire that killed one of their colleagues only to find out that hearing is being delayed.

Person of interest questioned in Loyola student death
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Chicago police have questioned a person of interest in the death of a Loyola University Chicago student earlier this week.

This major city is introducing paid menstrual leave for female public workers

A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.

Car drives into Logan Square small business
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Someone crashed their car into a shop in Logan Square earlier this week. Thankfully, no one was inside the store when it happened. The business however is now asking the community for help

Man charged with murder in death of firefighter Michael Altman
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New tonight--- there are pending charges against a man accused of intentionally setting a building on fire in Rogers Park. It's the fire that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman. The suspect facing first degree murder charges. This all happening as tributes continue to pour in for Altman.

University of Illinois Chicago medical students receive their matches to hospitals
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Big day for med students at UIC. They just opened envelopes to see where they'll train next.   Where they end up matters. It can affect how easy it is to see a doctor in Illinois.  And the state definitely needs more doctors right now.

Car crashes into Logan Square small business
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 A car slammed into a shop in Logan Square. Now this small business needs help from neighbors.  Leslie Moreno is out front with how you can help.

Chicago police officer stripped of powers after deadly Humboldt Park shooting
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A Chicago cop is off patrol. Police moved him after a shooting earlier this month. Officer Max Walzer has been stripped of his police powers and reassigned while an investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Live updates: Trump says US considering 'winding down' military operations in Iran

The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.

Russian oil shipments head to Cuba as energy crisis deepens under US sanctions
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As Cuba faces widespread blackouts and fuel shortages, Russian tankers carrying much-needed oil are racing toward the island—despite US sanctions aimed at blocking delivery and increasing pressure on Havana.

Oil prices surge as US–Iran conflict intensifies into 4th week
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As the US–Iran conflict escalates with strikes on key energy sites, gas prices are climbing nationwide—prompting new consumer guidance and emergency measures to stabilize supply.

CBP: 900 pounds of liquid meth found in fuel tank of tractor-trailer at US-Mexico border crossing

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) says a Mexican citizen traveling on a business visa was arrested at a border crossing inspection site in San Diego earlier this month after CPB officers found 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer.