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.

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.

U.S. moves toward Iran port blockade as tensions rise after failed talks
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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
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Residents of a south side apartment complex are demanding ComEd fix their outdated electrical system so that they can have air conditioning in the summer.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
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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.  

Expert discusses blockade of Strait of Hormuz, War in Iran updates
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We're joined now by Mateo Farzaneh, a history at Northeastern Illinois University to talk about the latest developments in the Wari in Iran

U.S. military to blockade Strait of Hormuz tomorrow morning
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Now to the latest on the War in Iran.  The U.S. military will begin its blockade of Iranian ports tomorrow morning.  That includes the Strait of Hormuz.

Police searching for suspect in Irving Park shooting
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Three people shot at a bar in the Irving Park neighborhood.  Police are still looking for the shooter who is reportedly a woman.  Joanie Lum is live at the scene, 

Iran war latest: Trump says, "I'm fine" with Iran not returning to negotiating table

As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.

Moss evidence cracks Burr Oak Cemetery grave case
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There's a new twist to the horrific story of grave robbing and desecration at Burr Oak Cemetery.  A scientific paper is revealing new details about how that crime that was uncovered in 2009 was solved.  And it's elevating some local law enforcement agencies into some pretty impressive scientific company.

Artemis II crew speaks for first time since splashdown
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 The crew of Artemis II is speaking for the first time since completing their historic mission to the moon.   Meanwhile, NASA is already looking forward to its next lunar missions.   Jonathan Serrie has more.

16-year-old boy critically injured in Chicago's South Side
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Chicago police are looking for the gunman who opened fire on three people overnight critically injuring a teenage boy.

Elderly man found on CTA train in Chicago
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       Police are also investigating a body found on a CTA train overnight.