Expert analysis: Trump directs Pentagon to scale down military exercises with South Korea
North Central College professor William Muck discusses President Trump’s decision to scale down joint military exercises with South Korea and what it could mean for U.S. alliances and regional security.
North Central College professor William Muck discusses President Trump’s decision to scale down joint military exercises with South Korea and what it could mean for U.S. alliances and regional security.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday.
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday.
Former US Marine Robert Gilman returns home after 4 years in Russian prison
Northeastern political science professor Danielle Gilbert discusses Robert Gilman’s treatment in Russian prison, why he was released, his condition and the challenges of bringing other detained Americans home.
Northeastern political science professor Danielle Gilbert discusses Robert Gilman’s treatment in Russian prison, why he was released, his condition and the challenges of bringing other detained Americans home.
Trump scales back South Korea military drills, cites 'very good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump cited his “very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when revealing the U.S. would scale back its role in military exercises with South Korea.
President Donald Trump cited his “very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when revealing the U.S. would scale back its role in military exercises with South Korea.
It's the last season for legal dog meat in South Korea
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year.
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year.
Arrest made in World War II Memorial vandalism: 'Despicable'
Police arrested a woman who claimed she vandalized a World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.
Police arrested a woman who claimed she vandalized a World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.
Over 100k Indiana residents still without power as NIPSCO vehicle hit by gunfire
Just over 100,000 people in Northwest Indiana are still waiting for their power to be restored. Those efforts were hindered as gunfire hit a NIPSCO utility worker's vehicle.
Just over 100,000 people in Northwest Indiana are still waiting for their power to be restored. Those efforts were hindered as gunfire hit a NIPSCO utility worker's vehicle.
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jessica Bang, rookie professional golfer, dies at 18
Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang died Thursday at a hospital in Thailand at age 18.
Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang died Thursday at a hospital in Thailand at age 18.
Advocacy group Sikhs for Justice to call for Sikh sovereignty through referendum in Indianapolis
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is holding an unofficial non-binding referendum vote in Indianapolis Sunday on seceding from India to form an independent Sikh state. SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the movement and what the group is planning for this weekend.
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is holding an unofficial non-binding referendum vote in Indianapolis Sunday on seceding from India to form an independent Sikh state. SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the movement and what the group is planning for this weekend.
Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
Trump admin says oil is moving through Strait of Hormuz as gas prices remain above $4
The Trump administration says more oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz and gas prices will fall, as Democrats raise concerns about the toll the conflict with Iran is taking on U.S. service members.
The Trump administration says more oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz and gas prices will fall, as Democrats raise concerns about the toll the conflict with Iran is taking on U.S. service members.
Wealthy Americans are moving to this country as ‘golden visa’ demand surges
Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.
Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for USS Cole victims and others killed in combat
President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran.
President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran.
From Roseland to Paris: Chicago woman accepted into prestigious Parsons graduate program
A young woman from Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood is preparing to take her dreams more than 4,000 miles from home after earning a spot in a prestigious graduate program in Paris.
A young woman from Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood is preparing to take her dreams more than 4,000 miles from home after earning a spot in a prestigious graduate program in Paris.
Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment
Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.
Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.
What Trump's new order on birthright citizenship means | ChicagoLIVE
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, saying his administration is taking a new approach after what he called a "very unfortunate" Supreme Court ruling.
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, saying his administration is taking a new approach after what he called a "very unfortunate" Supreme Court ruling.