Labor unions push Illinois to say no to Waymo pilot project
As more self-driving cars are popping up around the country, labor unions are pushing Illinois leaders to say no to a Waymo pilot project.
As more self-driving cars are popping up around the country, labor unions are pushing Illinois leaders to say no to a Waymo pilot project.
Parents respond to Chicago teen takeovers with parent takeovers
People concerned about teen takeovers in Chicago are responding with what they're calling a parent takeover.
People concerned about teen takeovers in Chicago are responding with what they're calling a parent takeover.
Trump, Illinois continue tit-for-tat over Great Lakes Asian carp project
The Trump administration announced this week it would move the management of a $1.15 billion project to prevent the invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes from Illinois to Michigan, which Gov. JB Pritzker called a "political stunt."
The Trump administration announced this week it would move the management of a $1.15 billion project to prevent the invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes from Illinois to Michigan, which Gov. JB Pritzker called a "political stunt."
Chicago seeks to shut down Ford City Mall, calls it a magnet for crime
Chicago wants a court to shut down the Ford City Mall, calling it a threat to people who work and shop there.
Chicago wants a court to shut down the Ford City Mall, calling it a threat to people who work and shop there.
Israel and Lebanon hold rare diplomatic talks in DC
A historic moment in Washington -- Israel and Lebanon holding their first face to face talks in more than 30 years. All this is going on while the U.S. and Israel are midway through a two-week truce with Iran.
A historic moment in Washington -- Israel and Lebanon holding their first face to face talks in more than 30 years. All this is going on while the U.S. and Israel are midway through a two-week truce with Iran.
Two 'ComEd Four' defendants to be released from prison
The convictions of two of the so-called "ComEd Four" will be released from prison after their convictions for bribery were overturned.
The convictions of two of the so-called "ComEd Four" will be released from prison after their convictions for bribery were overturned.
Michael Jackson biopic celebrated in star's hometown of Gary, Ind.
Gary, Indiana, the hometown of Michael Jackson, held a special screening of the new biopic "Michael."
Gary, Indiana, the hometown of Michael Jackson, held a special screening of the new biopic "Michael."
Chicago-area trucking company accused of underpaying drivers, unsafe practices
The U.S. Department of Transportation has been cracking down on trucking violations as part of a nationwide push in recent months to improve safety. Earlier this year, officials said Operation SafeDRIVE resulted in nearly 2,000 unqualified truck drivers and vehicles being taken off the road.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has been cracking down on trucking violations as part of a nationwide push in recent months to improve safety. Earlier this year, officials said Operation SafeDRIVE resulted in nearly 2,000 unqualified truck drivers and vehicles being taken off the road.
Lynette Hooker missing case: Husband released from custody in Bahamas
Bahamian authorities released Brian Hooker, the husband of missing Lynette Hooker, on Monday after failing to file charges against him before a 7:20 p.m. deadline.
Bahamian authorities released Brian Hooker, the husband of missing Lynette Hooker, on Monday after failing to file charges against him before a 7:20 p.m. deadline.
Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
Michael Jackson movie screens in Gary, Indiana
"Michael," the biopic of pop superstar Michael Jackson, is getting an exclusive screening in the artist's hometown of Gary, Indiana.
"Michael," the biopic of pop superstar Michael Jackson, is getting an exclusive screening in the artist's hometown of Gary, Indiana.
U.S. blocks Strait of Hormuz after peace talks collapse
The U.S. military is restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after failed talks with Iran, raising concerns about oil supplies and gas prices.
The U.S. military is restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after failed talks with Iran, raising concerns about oil supplies and gas prices.
Congressional Republicans aim to fund DHS, without Democrats
For lawmakers returning to Washington, restoring funding to DHS is a top priority, but the GOP caucus needs to resolve issues among themselves.
For lawmakers returning to Washington, restoring funding to DHS is a top priority, but the GOP caucus needs to resolve issues among themselves.
Trump and Pope Leo clash over Iran War, policy and criticism
A growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, with both trading sharp criticism over war, immigration, and global policy.
A growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, with both trading sharp criticism over war, immigration, and global policy.
Chicago South Loop restaurant broken into, cash register stolen: 'Just stop'
A new South Loop restaurant was broken into, and sledgehammer-wielding thieves took a cash register.
A new South Loop restaurant was broken into, and sledgehammer-wielding thieves took a cash register.
Deadly antisemitic attacks reach 30-year high in 2025, report finds
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
U.S. moves toward Iran port blockade as tensions rise after failed talks
Professor William Muck from North Central Collegebreaks down the fallout from collapsed ceasefire negotiations, Iran’s potential response and how the escalating standoff could impact global relations.
Professor William Muck from North Central Collegebreaks down the fallout from collapsed ceasefire negotiations, Iran’s potential response and how the escalating standoff could impact global relations.
Lake Meadows Apartments demonstration against ComEd
Residents of a south side apartment complex are demanding ComEd fix their outdated electrical system so that they can have air conditioning in the summer.
Residents of a south side apartment complex are demanding ComEd fix their outdated electrical system so that they can have air conditioning in the summer.
New study shows how Illinois millionaire tax would do
A new study takes a look at a millionaires tax in our state. And what researchers found is that it could help fix some very big funding issues.
A new study takes a look at a millionaires tax in our state. And what researchers found is that it could help fix some very big funding issues.