IOC chair announces ban on transgender athletes in female competitions in Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

US military buildup raises questions as Trump says Iran talks are going well
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A former military intelligence specialist breaks down whether recent U.S. troop movements signal a possible ground invasion of Iran or are simply leverage in ongoing negotiations, and the risks involved.

Family-owned business rebuilding after tornado damage in Kankakee
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 It's been just over two weeks since a tornado ripped through Kankakee County. Today, Kasey Chronis spoke with a family who runs a small business to see how they're rebuilding and recovering.

Trump says he'll pay TSA workers with executive order
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 President Trump says he'll use executive action to get TSA workers paid as the partial government shutdown continues.

Judge: Trump administration must release CTA funding
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A favorable court ruling for the CTA against the Trump administration. A federal judge ordered the Department of Transportation to release $3 billion that the CTA had coming to them.

Severe weather impacts O'Hare, Midway airports
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The severe weather also causing ground stops at our airports.  Our Joanie Lum is live at O'Hare with more on the delays for travelers.

Kankakee family business recovering from  storms, preparing for more
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It's been just over two weeks since a tornado ripped through Kankakee County. Today, Kasey Chronis checked in with one family-owned business to see how they're rebuilding and recovering.

Cubs celebrate Opening Day at Wrigley Field
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Wrigleyville is alive. Opening Day feels like family and a party.  Dane Placko is there with all the Cubs fans.

Trump warns Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face stronger US military action
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President Trump sets a fast-approaching deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. forces intensify strikes and indirect talks continue behind the scenes.

Iran war: US Army raises enlistment age to 42 amid rising tensions
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Retired Major General William Enyart breaks down the Army’s recruiting changes, deployment moves in the Middle East, and what they could signal about the risk of a prolonged conflict.

Search intensifies for a missing Lake Station 18-year-old man
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 The days are growing longer for a Northwest Indiana family as police investigate the disappearance of an 18-year-old man.   Kasey Chronis is in Lake Station where he was last seen Sunday night. 

DCFS history leading up to Round Lake Beach boy's death
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New details in the death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce, from Round Lake Beach. He died back in February. Prosecutors claim it was due to long term abuse and malnourishment. The child's mother and her boyfriend are being charged.    Leslie Moreno joins us live with the new information.

Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.

Search continues for missing Indiana student
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The days are growing longer for a Northwest Indiana family as police investigate the disappearance of an 18-year-old man.   Kasey Chronis is live in Lake Station where he was last seen Sunday night. 

Possible human remains found in Mokena
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Within the last 24 hours, someone reportedly found human remains on farmland in Mokena. This is on Town Line Road and Oakwood. It's where we find Bret Buganski who is live at the scene.

4 killed in house fire in Crete, including 3 children
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In Crete, a house fire has claimed the lives of an entire family. Grief counselors are at schools because three of the victims were children.  Joanie Lum is live with how this community is responding.

Higher gas prices might be here to stay as Iran war continues
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As Iran continues to block off the Strait of Hormuz, experts are saying that gas prices might remain at elevated levels for some time.

YouTube, Meta found negligent in landmark social media trial
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In a historic legal blow to Big Tech, a downtown Los Angeles jury has held Meta and YouTube accountable for the mental health crisis of a young woman who became "hooked" on their platforms as a child.