Safety officials warn about fire risks linked to foam furniture | ChicagoLIVE
Consumer safety experts are raising alarms about foam-filled chairs and couches after new testing showed they can ignite and burn rapidly. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Consumer safety experts are raising alarms about foam-filled chairs and couches after new testing showed they can ignite and burn rapidly. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Android adds emergency live video feature to aid first responders | ChicagoLIVE
Android phones can now securely live stream to emergency services during a 911 call or text, allowing responders to see the scene in real time. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Android phones can now securely live stream to emergency services during a 911 call or text, allowing responders to see the scene in real time. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
NASA scientist suggests comet could explain Star of Bethlehem | ChicagoLIVE
Planetary scientist Mark Matney proposes that a long-period comet passing close to Earth may account for the biblical Star of Bethlehem, offering a new astronomical perspective on a centuries-old holiday mystery. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Planetary scientist Mark Matney proposes that a long-period comet passing close to Earth may account for the biblical Star of Bethlehem, offering a new astronomical perspective on a centuries-old holiday mystery. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Trump doubles down on tariffs despite declining manufacturing
The economy keeps shedding manufacturing jobs as President Trump doubles down on his tariff policies.
The economy keeps shedding manufacturing jobs as President Trump doubles down on his tariff policies.
Lakes Community High School holds toy drive to make the holidays special for kids in need
This is the season of giving and a group of local students is modeling how to hang on to that spirit year-round. This morning, students at Lakes Community High School held a toy drive for the community.
This is the season of giving and a group of local students is modeling how to hang on to that spirit year-round. This morning, students at Lakes Community High School held a toy drive for the community.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
NOAA predicts strong solar storm; Northern Lights possible | ChicagoLIVE
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center says a G3 storm may bring visible north lights and minor disruptions to satellites and communications. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center says a G3 storm may bring visible north lights and minor disruptions to satellites and communications. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Eight teen football players arrested in $2,000 sporting goods theft ahead of Florida tournament | Across the U.S.
The juveniles, charged with felony retail theft and conspiracy, were detained after surveillance showed them working together to take dozens of items. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
The juveniles, charged with felony retail theft and conspiracy, were detained after surveillance showed them working together to take dozens of items. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Chicago man accused of stabbing, choking UK woman then calling dad for lawyer found guilty of murder
A Chicago man studying in London has been found guilty of murdering his on-and-off girlfriend after prosecutors said he stabbed and choked her, then called his father to secure a lawyer before alerting police.
A Chicago man studying in London has been found guilty of murdering his on-and-off girlfriend after prosecutors said he stabbed and choked her, then called his father to secure a lawyer before alerting police.
Miss Universe shares new update on Miss Jamaica after terrifying onstage fall
The Miss Universe Organization has released a new update on Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who suffered critical head injuries after a terrifying fall from the stage.
The Miss Universe Organization has released a new update on Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who suffered critical head injuries after a terrifying fall from the stage.
Trump to give $12B to farmers hurt by his tariff policies
President Trump is giving $12 billion to farmers who have been hurt by his trade and tariff policies.
President Trump is giving $12 billion to farmers who have been hurt by his trade and tariff policies.
Pantone names ‘Cloud Dancer’ as 2026 Color of the Year | ChicagoLIVE
Pantone introduces cloud dancer, a soft, serene white chosen to reflect a global desire to calm, clarity and fresh starts. Executive director Leatrice Eiseman explains how the color was selected and why “white-ish” shades carry deeper meaning in today’s cultural climate. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Pantone introduces cloud dancer, a soft, serene white chosen to reflect a global desire to calm, clarity and fresh starts. Executive director Leatrice Eiseman explains how the color was selected and why “white-ish” shades carry deeper meaning in today’s cultural climate. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
ESA’s Juice spacecraft captures early image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer snapped a surprise early view of comet 3I/ATLAS in November, revealing its glowing coma and two faint tails. Full science data from five instruments is expected to arrive on Earth February 2026. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer snapped a surprise early view of comet 3I/ATLAS in November, revealing its glowing coma and two faint tails. Full science data from five instruments is expected to arrive on Earth February 2026. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Home Run Inn marks fourth ‘Miracle on 31st Street’ with 5,000-pizza giveaway | ChicagoLIVE
Home Runn Inn and the Department of Family and Support Services team up to donate more than 5,000 pizzas to 30 shelters across Chicago. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Home Runn Inn and the Department of Family and Support Services team up to donate more than 5,000 pizzas to 30 shelters across Chicago. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Brighton Park community pushes back against new concrete bike lanes | ChicagoLIVE
Residents in Brighton Park are calling for the removal of concrete bike lanes on Archer Avenue, raising concerns about traffic, emergency response and business impact. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Residents in Brighton Park are calling for the removal of concrete bike lanes on Archer Avenue, raising concerns about traffic, emergency response and business impact. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
84th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
The country marking a solemn anniversary. Today marks 84 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The country marking a solemn anniversary. Today marks 84 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Duckworth calls second strike on alleged drug boat ‘essentially murder’
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
Chicago mourns beloved DJ Commando
The city of Chicago is coming together to remember DJ Commando, whose real name was Landon Wallace. His family announced his death on social media, and friends, fans, and colleagues are sharing their love and memories. Leslie Moreno is live with reactions.
The city of Chicago is coming together to remember DJ Commando, whose real name was Landon Wallace. His family announced his death on social media, and friends, fans, and colleagues are sharing their love and memories. Leslie Moreno is live with reactions.
Apartment fire near O'Hare
There's also an apartment fire near O'Hare. This the Honey-Bee Complex in the 8600 block of Foster Avenue. And you can see just how close this is to the airport with planes in the background.
There's also an apartment fire near O'Hare. This the Honey-Bee Complex in the 8600 block of Foster Avenue. And you can see just how close this is to the airport with planes in the background.
ICE operations begin in New Orleans | ChicagoLIVE
The operations were launched a day after President Donald Trump said he’d be sending National Guard troops to New Orleans and disparaged Somali immigrants in Minneapolis. Fox News's Sarah Alegre talks about the latest updates.
The operations were launched a day after President Donald Trump said he’d be sending National Guard troops to New Orleans and disparaged Somali immigrants in Minneapolis. Fox News's Sarah Alegre talks about the latest updates.