Court hearing on exoneration survivors seek to clear names
Two men who spent years in prison were back in court today in Chicago. Both saying they were wrongfully convicted after police torture. They’re trying to clear their names. One is Kevin Jackson. The other is Lester Owens.
Two men who spent years in prison were back in court today in Chicago. Both saying they were wrongfully convicted after police torture. They’re trying to clear their names. One is Kevin Jackson. The other is Lester Owens.
ASPIRA charter schools at risk of closing
We're talking about ASPIRA, which runs two high school and an alternative school. Bret Buganski is live in Avondale.
We're talking about ASPIRA, which runs two high school and an alternative school. Bret Buganski is live in Avondale.
Mayor Johnson vetoes hemp ban
Mayor Johnson vetoes the controversial hemp ban. Supporters of the proposal want to regulate the growing industry. But business owners warned it would force them to close.
Mayor Johnson vetoes the controversial hemp ban. Supporters of the proposal want to regulate the growing industry. But business owners warned it would force them to close.
Rise of colorectal cancer in people under 50
Health experts are sounding the alarm of younger Americans getting colon cancer, following the death of actor James Van Der Beek. He was only 48 years-old.
Health experts are sounding the alarm of younger Americans getting colon cancer, following the death of actor James Van Der Beek. He was only 48 years-old.
Don Lemon pleads not guilty
Don Lemon, the journalist who used to anchor at CNN, says he did nothing wrong. Today in federal court, he pleaded not guilty. This is all about his coverage of protests over immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
Don Lemon, the journalist who used to anchor at CNN, says he did nothing wrong. Today in federal court, he pleaded not guilty. This is all about his coverage of protests over immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
Student walkouts draw hundreds
Earlier this week, a walkout there turned chaotic and led to arrests. Leslie Moreno is live at Federal Plaza where students are also gathering there.
Earlier this week, a walkout there turned chaotic and led to arrests. Leslie Moreno is live at Federal Plaza where students are also gathering there.
Nancy Guthrie investigation issues
We're approaching two weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared in Arizona. And the Pima County Sheriff is pushing back — against claims his office blocked federal involvement in the investigation. He's also defending his department's work. And the FBI just doubled the reward for tips that could help find Guthrie. Sarah Alegre is live in Tucson, Arizona.
We're approaching two weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared in Arizona. And the Pima County Sheriff is pushing back — against claims his office blocked federal involvement in the investigation. He's also defending his department's work. And the FBI just doubled the reward for tips that could help find Guthrie. Sarah Alegre is live in Tucson, Arizona.
Lake View High School students protest ICE, Trump
Students say dozens walked out this afternoon to protest Ice and the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Students say dozens walked out this afternoon to protest Ice and the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Tour boat crew pulls man from Chicago River after bridge fall, video shows
A man who fell from a downtown Chicago bridge into the Chicago River was rescued by a tour boat Friday afternoon, authorities said. (Video credit: Wendella Boat Tour company)
A man who fell from a downtown Chicago bridge into the Chicago River was rescued by a tour boat Friday afternoon, authorities said. (Video credit: Wendella Boat Tour company)
Town hall on hemp ban ordinance
Chicago's hemp industry is trying to stop the city from banning their products. The City Council already passed a ban. Businesses are appealing to a higher authority. Joanie Lum is live in the South Loop.
Chicago's hemp industry is trying to stop the city from banning their products. The City Council already passed a ban. Businesses are appealing to a higher authority. Joanie Lum is live in the South Loop.
Public hearing on data center
Data centers have become a controversial topic. There's a temporary pause on building more of them in Aurora and there are two lawsuits against building them in Hobart Indiana. Bret Buganski shows you why some want more protections for the consumer.
Data centers have become a controversial topic. There's a temporary pause on building more of them in Aurora and there are two lawsuits against building them in Hobart Indiana. Bret Buganski shows you why some want more protections for the consumer.
Calls for answers in 8-year-old's death in Round Lake Beach
The Cook County Public Guardian's Office is criticizing DCFS in the case of 8-year-old Markell Pierce.
The Cook County Public Guardian's Office is criticizing DCFS in the case of 8-year-old Markell Pierce.
Robbery caught on camera in Fulton Market
New video shows a robbery in broad daylight in the Fulton Market neighborhood earlier today.
New video shows a robbery in broad daylight in the Fulton Market neighborhood earlier today.
Chicago Black Restaurant Week in full swing
Time to eat. Chicago Black Restaurant Week is here. And this year is special with treats all over the city during this Black History Month.
Time to eat. Chicago Black Restaurant Week is here. And this year is special with treats all over the city during this Black History Month.
Brilliant marketing or dangerous distraction in Bucktown?
But some are asking, is it a tempting offer or a traffic risk? Kasey Chronis is live with what we found.
But some are asking, is it a tempting offer or a traffic risk? Kasey Chronis is live with what we found.
Calls for answers in Round Lake Beach child death case
New accusations tonight, against DCFS. It has to do with the agency's involvement with the family of Markell Pierce. He's the 8-year-old boy that died in Round Lake Beach.
New accusations tonight, against DCFS. It has to do with the agency's involvement with the family of Markell Pierce. He's the 8-year-old boy that died in Round Lake Beach.
Taste the West Coast in West Town at Diego
Time for Tasting Chicago. Today, we're out with a local food influencer, Erica Eats Everything. That is her name and her whole thing. We are heading to West Town to try out Diego restaurant. Think Baja California meets Mexican street food. And there's a reason this spot is always at the top of the list for so many foodies.
Time for Tasting Chicago. Today, we're out with a local food influencer, Erica Eats Everything. That is her name and her whole thing. We are heading to West Town to try out Diego restaurant. Think Baja California meets Mexican street food. And there's a reason this spot is always at the top of the list for so many foodies.
Alex Bregman's impact already felt during Cubs spring training
Spring training is happening and the Cubs have people talking. Tina is out there in Arizona.
Spring training is happening and the Cubs have people talking. Tina is out there in Arizona.
Canada school shooting: 18-year-old identified as suspect by police
Police identified the suspect in a school shooting in Canada that killed eight people.
Police identified the suspect in a school shooting in Canada that killed eight people.
New report finds most American Jews feel less safe amid rising antisemitism
Sarah Van Loon of the American Jewish Committee explains new survey findings showing a growing sense of insecurity among American Jews and discusses what the report means for policy, democracy, and public action.
Sarah Van Loon of the American Jewish Committee explains new survey findings showing a growing sense of insecurity among American Jews and discusses what the report means for policy, democracy, and public action.