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As the Chicago area prepares for a stretch of extreme heat, one historic farm in the western suburbs is offering a reminder of how families kept cool before the invention of air conditioning.
It was a movie that changed the way we looked at the ocean. WBBM's Lisa Fielding talked to a scientist about how "Jaws" made an impact on sharks *and pop culture.
TikTok troublemakers are creeping in the algorithm. Watch out for fake stories of desperate needs for phony pet shelters. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau reports.
Two weeks after the owner of the Chicago Fire announced he will privately fund a new $650m-dollar stadium in the South Loop, the football club has shared what it will look like.Renderings by the design firm Gensler show the brick and steel facade with lots of windows in the Chicago School style of architecture.
An officer saw the teenager acting suspiciously at about 7:30 p.m., then conducted a pat-down and discovered the boy had a semi-automatic handgun.Naperville Police say the teen was taken into custody, and on Monday was ordered released to home detention with electronic monitoring.
Before you attempt to check into your next hotel, make sure everything checks out. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau’s "Tip-Off to the Rip-Off" on WBBM has some tips.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Germany.The medal earned by Private First-Class Edward Gorski Jr. was returned to his grandson, Shawn Gorski, who also served in the Army.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Begins Juneteenth celebrations. MWRD Board of Commissioners and staff gathered in front of the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building for the fourth annual Juneteenth flag raising Friday.
The U.S. Secret Service Chicago Field Office hosts an Unmanned Aerial Systems briefing at Soldier Field. More than 100 federal, state and local officials from several states took part in the briefing, which focused on mitigating and leveraging drone capabilities.
Two floors high up the former John Hancock Center are getting new life. The observation deck on the 94th will expand to the 95th floor, becoming Chicago's first multi-story observation deck. The 96th floor will become a premier event space for weddings, corporate events and other gatherings.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay visits the Field Museum to meet researchers who will be studying a more than 40 million-year-old asteroid sample collected by NASA.
The Lincoln Park Zoo has officially introduced 6-year-old adult "Tucker" to the public.Zoo officials say Tucker is very playful and he enjoys eating rib bones.
The Lincoln Park Zoo has officially introduced 6-year-old adult "Tucker" to the public.Lincoln Park Zoo officials say Tucker is very playful and he enjoys eating rib bones.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with a Chicago photographer about the Brave Pink Warrior Project, a series of photos of women who have survived breast cancer. She said the hope is to inspire women who are currently going through treatment.
High nitrate levels were found in drinking water in the south suburbs, making the water unsafe for infants under six months old, but okay for anyone older to drink.That's according to the water supplier Aqua Water.
A new study from Northwestern Medicine examined the potentially harmful impacts of TikTok skin care routines. Researchers found that these routines could cause skin damage.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay recaps the 2025 Tony Awards, where the Steppenwolf Theatre's production of "Purpose" won two awards after premiering in Chicago in 2024.
Phil Fox has broken the Guinness World Record for circumnavigating Lake Huron by bicycle, completing the more than 1,000-mile journey in 69 hours and 33 minutes.
A late-night barn fire in unincorporated McHenry County claimed the lives of six horses and drew a large mutual aid response from area fire departments.
A 69-year-old man was killed and another man injured in a shooting Sunday night in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.
A 51-year-old pilot was killed and a 3-year-old child injured Saturday when a small plane crashed into a farm field near the Hinckley airfield in DeKalb County.
A Chicago police officer who was killed during a tactical operation in Chatham Thursday night was unintentionally shot by a fellow, officials confirmed late Friday.
There’s a bug invasion along the lakefront. An annual event this time of year, as aquatic insects emerge from the lake. They’re called midges.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with a couple of Chicago's LGBTQ+ leaders about the increased importance of Pride Month during the Trump Administration.
The Will County Coroner is attempting to identify a man whose body was found in a forest preserve nearly 17-years ago. The man’s body was found hanging from a tree in the Thorn Creek Nature Preserve in October of 2008.
Most college graduation ceremonies have wrapped up and graduates are embarking on new journeys, which may include searching for a job. Scammers don’t require a cap and gown – they have degrees in deception and are ready to exploit inexperience. However, there are ways to avoid them, and the Better Business Bureau’s “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM is here to help.
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants Chicago to join the growing list of cities to enact its own grocery tax to replace one the state is eliminating next year.
The Missing Persons Identification Act requires law enforcement in Illinois to take a report immediately when they are notified of a missing person and enter it into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System, called 'LEADS'.
A new mural on the north side of the Prudential Building in the Loop by a Dutch artist aims to raise awareness for environmental and social justice.
Necropsies will be performed on four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched recently on a building at the University of Illinois at Chicago and were found dead last week.
ComEd customers across northern Illinois are now feeling the impact of a summer electricity rate hike that went into effect this month, with average bills increasing by about 10 percent.
The Bank of America Chicago Half Marathon took thousands of runners through the West Side this morning. The race started and ended in Garfield Park, taking runners through Douglass and Humboldt Parks this morning.
A pickup truck was stopped at 4 a.m. for a moving violation.Park Ridge Police discovered methamphetamine in the vehicle and arrested the driver and the passenger.
A 19-year-old U.S. Navy Sailor is behind bars in Illinois, accused of shooting 10 people in South Carolina.Shawon Shamarion Williams was arrested Thursday afternoon in Lake County.
An Illinois woman is arrested in connection with a decades-old Wisconsin murder. David Vanderzee suffered five gunshot wounds to the head at his home in the Town of Randall, Wisconsin in September 2003.
A man from suburban Justice is going to jail for big-time felony theft.He was found with stolen retail merchandise valued at more than $500,000.
Police have identified a suspect wanted for the stabbing deaths of a woman and a girl in a townhome last night in the northwest suburbs.Streamwood police are looking for 25-year-old Jalonie Jenkins and consider him armed and dangerous.
A man is facing a list of charges after a police officer stopping in for a drink thwarts a West Chicago gas station holdup.
Chicago officials are safely preparing for summer. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications held a summer safety and water demonstration at Navy Pier to highlight the importance of preparedness.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans to keep on the lookout for text message scams claiming to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles”.
This week's "Made in Chicago" feature highlights a woman-owned business that brings Chicago's famous flavors to potato chips.
Leatrice Woody is a retired Chicago Police Officer who turned tragedy into triumph with her new mission to build the gap between police officers and the community. Not without Love is today's Difference Maker.
A moment of silence was held during Aurora’s Memorial Day Parade, honoring a former Grand Marshall.
Local activists speak out against the proposed earmarking of nearly a billion dollars to build new prisons in Illinois.
A Northwest Indiana Army veteran is taking a walk on Memorial Day. By himself. With a purpose. Aaron Suarez, who was a Sergeant in the Army, is walking 11 miles from a veteran’s memorial in Whiting to a memorial in Munster. 11 is significant because it’s half of 22. That’s the number of veterans who take their own lives ever day.
Friends and family of a long-time classical pianist and teacher from Chicago’s south side are appealing to the public to consider being a kidney donor for the 88-year-old woman.
Intuit Art Museum's grand re-opening welcomed city leaders and the art community to it's expanded renovated space, now two buildings in West Town at Ogden Milwaukee. WBBM Newsradio's Mallory Vor Broker reports.
WBBM's Nancy Harty reports from the Albany Park apartment building where Elias Rodriguez, the man who is suspected of killing two Israeli embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., reportedly lives.
A family of ducks has been reunited, thanks to a group of fast-acting strangers on Chicago’s Far Southwest Side Tuesday morning. WBBM Newsradio’s Terry Keshner reports.
WBBM’s Carolina Garibay stops by Alcala’s Western Wear in West Town on the morning of Beyoncé’s last Cowboy Carter show in Chicago to catch last minute shoppers looking for outfits.
The 52-unit development at 3601 West Chicago will be called "The Ave".The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments will be for households that make 30-percent to 60-percent of the Chicago area’s median income.
Cook County leaders are rolling out a new way to make forest preserves more accessible. WBBM Newsradio's Andy Dahn reports.
A cat missing for five years was found on Chicago's North Side and is now home with its owner
Parents at a north suburban Catholic school say they were blindsided by an announcement that it’s closing in two weeks. Still reeling from the news, students and parents gathered outside St. Alphonsus Liguori in Prospect Heights, holding homemade signs and chanting before class Monday morning.
A circus-themed regional production of Andrew Lloyd Weber's feline-full musical has garnered national attention, even inspiring some to travel across the country to get their paws on tickets.
Cook County is building a facility to help people on Chicago's South Side and in the south suburbs properly dispose of hazardous household waste
The mayor of south suburban Dolton is NOT ruling out the village buying the childhood home of Pope Leo.
A 15-year-old Michigan boy who was missing for 9 days was found safe on Friday evening in Chicago. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
It's one of the largest and longest running square dance clubs in Illinois. This weekend, it's celebrating a major milestone and what's become a tradition for many students and their families.
Thursday night’s severe weather left behind lots of downed trees on Chicago’s northwest side. The city was working through more than 700 calls for service for storm damage Friday morning.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay previews the annual Lincoln Park Mayfest, which kicks off summer festival season in Chicago.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has joined the growing pool of Democrats hoping to replace the retiring Jan Schakowsky in Congress.
Family and friends gathered Monday night in north suburban Glenview to remember 17-year-old Marko Niketic who died in a crash one year ago.
One of Chicago's premiere dance companies is setting box office records as they wrap up another season.
WBBM's Terry Keshner reports on what the Archdiocese of Chicago is saying about Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.
WBBM heads to South Suburban Dolton, where Pope Leo XIV grew up, to learn how locals are responding to the announcement of his appointment as leader of the Catholic Church.
A Thanksgiving mass celebrating the new era of Pope Leo XIV happened today at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, one of the most historic Catholic churches in the city. Cisco Cotto reports.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with hundreds of Chicago moms as they receive free Mother's Day makeovers from the Chicago Housing Authority.
Each week we look at people and organizations doing positive things to help others. This week's Difference Maker has us lacing up and headed to the ice rink, where one coach is helping women and girls take the lead in a traditionally male-dominated sport. WBBM's Sarah Herrera takes us to Chicago's Fifth Third Arena to learn more.
Illinois to receive clean energy grants; Northwestern Medicine researchers find way to fight cancer with COVID, and more.
There may be another winner in the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson - Netflix, celebrating the holidays on a city cruise and a local organization empowering underrepresented tech founders.
City council rejected Mayor Johnson's property tax hike proposal; Family cat shot in Crystal Lake, and more.
Wife of late prisoner files lawsuit claiming workers could have prevented death; Alderman wants to regulate, tax sale of hemp products, and more.
Latest on today's key inflation data, taking on the challenge of building your own home and why revealing too much on social media can be dangerous.
Jeremy Allen look-alike contest to be held in Chicago; Neil Diamond musical now open in Chicago, and more.
Chicago Fire Department retired badge of fallen firefighter, one year after his death; Older Chicagoans participated in self-defense class, and more.
Latest on today's key inflation data with Economist Diane Swonk, affording a home by taking on a tenant and strategies to lessen the financial impact of divorce.
One person dead, dozens displaced after massive fire in Woodstock; Deer damaged DeKalb County bike shop, and more.
Tennessee boy wants to be a doctor thanks to Northwestern medicine; Malcolm X College expanding West Campus, and more.
The Bears are reportedly taking another look at the former Michael Reese hospital campus site for a new stadium, top tech trends for the holidays and why using a travel expert is recommended when planning a bucket list trip.
Chicago Bears reportedly reconsidering former Michael Reese Hospital site; Car feel from parking garage in Norridge yesterday; Illinois Latinos asking to pardon, return deported military vets, and more.
Indiana Attorney General launched investigation into welcoming migrants; Chicago rapper, producer Che 'Rhymefest' Smith named 10th school district board member, and more.
Holiday shopping kicks into high gear as big discounts roll out everywhere, A growing number of people are struggling with so-called "friend-flation" and a visit with the entrepreneur behind Lincoln Park's Neon Gardens.
Family, friends attend funeral of fallen CPD officer; 13-year-old boy arrested for bringing rifle to Kenosha school, and more.
Gov. Pritzker espresses disappointment over election results; Business post social media post offering to paint houses of people who want to move, and more.
Dealing with political division within the office, a proposed property tax hike in Chicago is generating a lot of discussion and examining the growth of AI and robots in the area of surgery.
Lombard police investigating abduction case; Some Chicago residents voted to end ban on alcohol sales, and more.
Chicago area immigrants prepare for Trump's presidency; Investigation underway after steel bean falls on construction worker; Metra preparing for holiday train rides, and more.
What a Trump win means for your personal finances, making the move from worker to manager and a retail renaissance is unfolding at Chicago's top suburban malls.
Only three CTU-endorsed school board candidates won; Eileen O'Neil Burke wins race for Cook County State's Attorney; Republican Mike Braun won Indiana governor race, and more.
1.5M registered Chicago voters have voted; Westbound I-80 shutdown after person struck by car; Police thwarted plan to put pipe bomb in Halloween candy bowl, and more.
The economy is generally seen as being in pretty good shape as Americans choose their next leader, tips to make cruise embarkation day hassle-free and giant TVs are flying off the shelves.
Chicago police officer shot and killed on South Side; Today is Election Day; Lollapalooza boosted Chicago's economy, and more.
A preview of the busy week ahead on Wall Street, making sure you don't let politics put your job in jeopardy and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Tomorrow is Election Day; New bike lane open in River North; Music legend Quincy Jones has died, and more.
In other news: Archdiocesan priest reinstated following yearlong sexual abuse investigation; Sudden closure of Lakeview bookstore explained; Plus- Bears make final preparations for Sunday's battle against Cardinals. Photo Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images
In other news: Prosecution rests case in Delphi trial; Hate crime charges filed in last weekend's Far North Side shooting; Plus- Reviewing the new jobs report with a financial expert. Photo Credit: Mike Krauser
Animal rights advocates accusing Niles of trapping pigeons in parking lots; Thousands to run in Day of the Dead Race, and more.
Retailers continue to push up the start of the holiday shopping season, two major fast food brands makes moves to improve the customer experience and there are scary situations for kids tied to chatbots powered by Artificial Intelligence.
City Colleges of Chicago saw higher fall enrollment than state, national colleges; More E. coli cases linked to McDonald's reported; University of Chicago to hold classes on werewolves, and more.
Mayor Johnson's picked Board of Education president criticized for anti-Seitic social media posts; Masked crew violentle robbed jewelry stores; Barrington installing pedestrian safety gates, and more.
Drastically cut food expenses by using the viral 6-to-1 Grocery Method, Mayor Johnson reveals his budget proposal for next year and things you can do to hold down the cost of college.
Chicago White Sox to hire Texas Ranger coach to be new manager; Indiana police warn of fraud Taylor Swift ticket scam; One teen shot after dispute in Naperville, and more.
Also in the news: Nearly 40 years after being arrested for a crime he didn't commit, a Gage Park man is suing the city of Chicago and Chicago police; City workers demand promised raises from Johnson Administration; and leadership changes are on the way for another city agency. Photo credit Tim Boyle Newsmakers
Avoiding the label of ugly American when on a trip overseas, celebrating Halloween in the workplace and exploring the possibilities of a "baby moon" a last hurrah trip before a child arrives.
20-year-old woman hit by gunfire inside her apartment from block away; Chicago Animal Care and Control reducing hours, and more.
Chicago pilot program uses automated cameras to ticket illegally parked cars; Polar Express train will run in Elgin, and more.
A preview of the busy week ahead on Wall Street, immersive entertainment company Cosm has reached a deal with the NFL to broadcast league games and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Two men facing battery charges after funeral service ended in brawl with CPD; 39-year-old man shot possibly due to his faith, and more.
Education analyst says school district has inequities; New study looks at men and heart health; Michelin star taco stand coming to Wicker Park, Fulton Market, and more.
Expert tips to avoid common mistakes when planning fall getaways, questions to ask as you assess your financial readiness for retirement and we meet the owner of a local pizza parlor set to compete on the global stage.
Police warn about multiple rideshare driver carjackings; Celebrity Chef Ball to benefit Meals on Wheels Chicago; Aldi to open first store in West Loop, and more.
Settlement reached for lawsuit against CPS gym teacher who groomed, sexually assaulted students; Marvel Cinematic Universe reached out to Plainfield couple after viral Halloween display, and more.
Ticket prices for the World Series are through the roof, does using LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork badge come across as desperate? and replacing radio hosts with artificial intelligence-powered bots.
CTA train operator of CTA Yellow Line crash had alcohol in system; Ten-year-old boy kidnapped on Southwest Side; New Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit coming to Driehaus Museum, and more.
Near West Side union hall sale could mean demolition of mural; Studies looking into alternative breast cancer treatment; Mayor Johnson's communications director stepping down, and more.
15-year-old boy killed in Woodlawn shooting; Waukegan man arrested fore home garage burglaries; Former fire station to be converted to second National Museum of Mexican Art building, and more.
The Internal Revenue Service is announcing its adjustments for next year's filing season, there's now an opening date for the Universal Epic Universe Park in Florida and making your next trip an adventure to remember.
Chicago man suing for wrongful conviction after 40 years in prison; Activists fight to free coyote from Cook County Forest Preserve; Syphilis cases rising in Chicago, and more.
New program allows residents to report blocked bus, bike lanes; Shakira's Chicago concerts cancelled; Chicago School Board head will stay for more weeks, and more.
Mayor Johnson touting shelter system to house migrants and homeless; Chicago residential speed limit lowering from 30 to 25 mph; DNA found on cigarette ties Dolton man to sports car theft, and more.
Three people were shot before Lil Durk concert at United Center; Early voting has begun in Chicago; Two Chicago area schools received recalled meat products and more.
Trial of man charged in 2017 murders of Delphi teens to begin; Chicago Board of Education candidates talked to voters today; Horror House store forced to move due to water leak, and more.
2D restaurant broken into again; Lombard man sentenced for attempting to support ISIS, drug crimes; Arts in the Dark Parade begins this weekend, and more.
Open House Chicago takes place this weekend; Highland Park residents fight to keep trees, keep sidewalks out; Whiting man sentenced to 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to force mixed-race family out of neighborhood, and more.
MLB playoff ratings surge, consumers are pushing back against shrinkflation by voting with their wallets and is sharing your biometric data safe?
Windows damaged at Trump International Hotel & Tower; White Sox manager open to selling team; Elgin woman convicted of sexually assault, battery of child and more.
Also in the news: The head of Chicago Public Schools went to City Hall today to answer questions about the system's looming financial needs; a popular pizza chain's CEO is apologizing after its anniversary promotion was such a hit; and ome parents of Glenbrook South High School are speaking out after what they say is a second online antisemitic incident. Photo credit Getty Images.
Driver shot and killed on Northwest Side; Two dogs saved from burning car in Arlington Heights; Clairo plays sold-out show in Chicago tonight and more.
Walgreens to close more than 1,000 stores; Anti-Trump protestors showed up during Trump's visit; Auburn-Gresham food pantry re-opens and more.
Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores, visitors to Europe are finding big crowds even in the off season and taking a break from the campaign hoopla by getting out of town.
Man fatally shot while walking into Southwest Side restaurant; Report shows explosive growth in Illinois cannabis industry; Lainey Wilson to headline Summerfest and more.
Illinois letter carriers call attention to union contract negotiations; Columbus Day Parade held in Chicago; University of Chicago scientist is Nobel Prize winner and more.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams brings an economic boost to Chicago, reasons why waiting too long to retire is unwise, and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Lake Forest police looking for missing boater; Chicago Catholics helping hurricane victims; Muti returns as CSO leader and more.
If you're considering buying a home in the next few years - you should start planning now, checking in on the redevelopment of Old Orchard Shopping Center and building a brand as a social media influencer.
Also in the news: The former CEO of Chicago's Loretto Hospital has been indicted; YWCA Evanston North Shore temporarily closed for possible health concern; and Football players at Niles West High School call for their coach to be reinstated. Image source: Getty Images
In other news: A box containing human remains found on the Near West Side; Longtime candy plant closing in North Chicago; North Shore pool shut down over health concern.Photo Credit: Getty Images
New metrics show more people are late paying property taxes; Chicago prepares for Chicago Marathon this weekend; Top doc calling for COVID-19, flu, RSV vaccination and more.
Latest on today's headline inflation data, Chicago's hometown airline is increasing its flight footprint and a look at the comeback of Chicago's Foxtrot.
Gary man sentenced to 101-years in prison for murder of Chicago Heights woman; Mars candy factory is an official ladmark and more.
CTU looking to avoid possible cuts or furloughs; Parents of middle school students filing lawsuit over racism discrimination, harassment, retaliation; 60% of Illinois Education Association considering leaving teaching and more.
Latest on Hurricane Milton as it is set to make landfall in Florida, the country's largest water utility has been hit by a cyber attack and avoiding a huge mistake with your 401k account.
Thorton Board of Trustees members say they need security in the meetings; Construction to begin on new Chicago Sky practice facility; Northwestern University to offer degrees in AI and more.
Chicago business leaders pushing to use ShotSpotter with multi-million dollar push; Chicago anti-violence org received federal grant; Shaumburg YMCA closing and more.
Maximize your impact by choosing the right charities, a look at the NFL's mission to conquer the world and protecting your vacation dollars in case of a weather related cancellation.
19th century home heavily damaged by fire; Lurie Children's Hospital named top children's hospital in Illinois; Comet will appear in skies this week and more.
Chicago business owners warned about ATM thefts; Favorite Oak Lawn restaurant closing after more than 60 years; CFD sounding off on truck shortage and more.
A look at the impact of so-called Skimpflation on consumers, tips to help land a new job and a visit with our Monday afternoon stock picker.
Mayor Johnson to unveil new Chicago Board of Education picks; Revamped I-55 interchange at Ruote 55 set to open today; Public art series unveiled at Union Station today and more.
Five people dead after toxic chemical spill caused by tanker-truck crash; Rare copies of Chicago Stadium blueprints found; Immersive Hershey attraction opening today and more.
Off-duty Joliet police detective charged with domestic battery; Chicago college students have an easier time getting engineering degree; Wayfair opening new outlet in Naperville and more.
Shopping channel QVC is boosting its presence in streaming - by becoming the exclusive broadcaster of USA Pickleball, Chicago-based McDonalds is introducing a new Big Mac that doesn't include beef and helping kids who can't be in the classroom stay in touch.
Judge vacated conviction of man in killing CPD officer; Chicago bank robber chaning disguises after heists; Rosh Hashanah begins tonight, Chicago Jews reflect on tough year and more.
The inauguration effect on the stock market, making sure you don't have a distorted perception of your financial situation and the hurricane in the Southeast is a stark reminder of the need for an emergency fund.
Joliet approved pay hikes for future mayors, council members; Family fighting to keep greenhouse on West Chicago property and more.
Man who led Chicago international drug trafficking ring sentenced to 16 prison in prison; Whooping cough cases spiking in Illinois; Chicago named best big city in the US and more.
A look at the potential economic impact of the massive port strike underway, there's concern about a much-wider war in the Middle East as Iran fires missiles into Israel and more people are choosing to take their pets on trips.
Burglars targeted Weiners Circle in Lincoln Park; West Side church raising money for accessibility and more.
As a US port strike looms - freight operators are scrambling to move billions of dollars in trade before a potential midnight shutdown, the college majors that are most likely to payoff and a major rock reunion tour is heading to Chicago.
Shedd Aquarium looking to unionize; One dead, one wounded in shooting near ISU; Early voting in Kane County has begun and more.
Man hospitalized after shooting on Near West Side; Group to hold rally demanding freedom for wrongful convicted; Chicago man facing felony for sex trafficking 16-year-old girl and more.
DCFS, police investigating child abuse allegations of Montessori school; Pizza delivery driver killed on the job near Illinois-Indiana border; Bally's Chicago to host job fair and more.
Latest on today's key inflation data with Economist - Diane Swonk, we meet a teen who's turned his passion for animatronic Halloween decorations into a thriving business and helping military veterans open their own businesses.
Chicago's Admiral Theatre accused of sexual, racial discrimination; Christmas reservations to open today at Walnut Room; 15-year-old girl arrested for threat against Indiana school and more.
Sharenting - the practice of parents over-sharing their children's lives on social media - presents a variety of risks for the kids, a look at the realities of artificial intelligence and the value of TikTok for advice on money.
Rogers Park tenants facing eviction; Four young men shot while walking on sidewalk on Northwest Side; Lake Forest industrial supply company donates to Joffrey Academy of Dance and more.
Oak Lawn police officer charged with punching teen; Chicago Gourmet returns this week; Logan Squared named 'coolest' in the world and more. Photo credit Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images
The drop in interest rates is fueling a mortgage refinance boom, helping kids learn to manage money through an allowance and examining the curse of the Michelin Star.
Illinois retailers say swipe fees should stop; New effort to help those applying for affordable housing and more
Police investigating fatal shooting outside Jim's Original Hot Dog stand; Halloween in the Parks events to include pumpkin patches, campfire horror movies, more; Five businesses targeted in break-ins on Northwest Side and more.
Rockford man sentenced to more than 7 years of prison for electronic store robberies; New installation chronicles history of birth control; Mile Long Records store in Wheaton celebrating 10th anniversary; Little Village residents upset about Starbucks opening and more.
Also in the news: Ford Heights mayor facing prison after embezzlement case; Frankfort man sold stolen laptops, digital cameras; New study shows pregnant woman not getting necessary prenatal tests to detect congenital heart disease and more.
Also in the news: Federal lawsuit alleged 7-month-old boy ripped from parents by DCFS; Hundreds gathered in Skokie to remember man killed by Hamas; Chicago gang leader seeking freedom from incarceration and more.
A look at the busy week ahead on Wall Street, giving your finances an autumn update and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Also in the news: Chicago Police turn off ShotSpotter after contract expires; Several Oak Lawn cheerleaders attacked during football game; Re-development of old Stratford Square Mall to be shared and more.
Also in the news: A man is in serious condition after a stabbing on a CTA train early this morning in the Loop; Chicago police are questioning a 17-year-old boy after a woman is shot and killed in her home; and The trial of a former Will County landlord charged with killing a child and attempting to kill his mother is set for February.
In other news: Woman gunned down by teen on South Side, police say; Chicago Greyhound reportedly staying open today; Plus- Illinois Supreme Court makes ruling when it comes to marijuana smell and police vehicle searches
Also in the news: Expert weighs in on bad smells coming from Chicago sewers; Chemical reaction caused railcar to overheat in suburbs; Sycamore Middle School student charged with making terrorist threat and more.
What the Fed's rate cut mean for consumers, tracking the rapidly-growing use of AI by kids - including with their schoolwork and more burned-out employees are taking sabbaticals.
Also in the news: Police investigating armed robbery near Humboldt Park; DeKalb man pleading guilty to assassinating state legislator; Ramova Theatre restored, now a landmark and more.
Also in the news: Five-year CPS plan approved; Preliminary rules released over controversial bobcat hunting in Indiana; Family of 17-year-old killed by Barrington train filing lawsuit and more.
The party appears to be over for Tupperware, a threatened strike could wreak havoc on global supply chain and the keys to estate planning for women.
Also in the news: Six Indiana students charged with making school threats; Aurora opening illuminated, immersive art experience; 'Inherit the Wind' to open at Goodman Theater and more.
Also in the news: Today is National Voter Registration Day; Indiana car dealership accused of tampering with odometers; 5th Annual World Dumpling Fest to be held this weekend and more.
Teenagers on Instagram face tighter restrictions, the role of influencers in helping small companies take on corporate competitors and
a burger chain is the target of a privacy lawsuit in Illinois.
Also in the news: Appeal of actor Jussie Smollett to be heard today; Chicago Board of Education to vote on five-year CPS plan; Former COPA supervisor blasting leadership and more.
Also in the news: Aldermen recommending case of wrongly convicted man should be settled; Chicagoans involved in nonviolent crimes can early confess, avoid charges; New art exhibition celebrates Johnson Publishing Company and more.
Tips on how to ask for a raise, Chipotle is looking to expand the robot presence at its restaurants and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Also in the news: Pair of armed robberies on the West Side; Police imposed rolling street closures during Mexican Independence Day; Race for the River 5K will be this weekend and more.
Also in the news: Rescue boat sank in Lake Michigan while looking for missing diver; Haitians in Chicago talk about impact of unsubstantiated claims made by Trump; Memorial held for fallen K9 Hudson who died in the line of duty and more.
Active kids and the costs that come with their activities can quickly strain your budget, the growth of RH as a lifestyle brand and weighing the value of a store-specific credit card versus a general one.
Also in the news: Two Evanston schools put on lockdown after disturbance outside; Taco Throwdown winner to be announced at Daley Plaza; Funeral for late gymnast from Plainfield will be held today and more.
Also in the news: Hawthorn Race Course accused of forcing unhealthy horses to run, firing vet for trying to keep horses off track; Seniors participated in returning Senior Fest at Millennium Park; Illinois DMVs accepting payments via cellphones and more.
A look at the resurgence of the Chicago Loop, an iconic cereal-selling character is back for more and the expanding business of taking private citizens into space.
Also in the news: Police investigating two armed robberies which victims were followed into homes; Warrenville man charged with murdering his wife; Chicago woman charged trying to smuggle paper soaked with illegal drugs into Cook County Jail and more.
Also in the news: Nine CPS students hospitalized after eating heartburn meds off the street; Little Village reopen landmark archway; CFD and Chicago leaders gathered for moment of silence for 9/11 and more.
Latest on inflation with Economist Diane Swonk, Chicago-based McDonald's is introducing kiosks that take cash and tips for buying a teenager's first car.
Also in the news: Man dead after hitting a pole in SUV; Man wounded in shooting with BB gun in Bronzeville; Sextortion email scam circulating in Bartlett and more.
Also in the news: Mount Prospect resident denied effort to shut down animal feed facility over foil smells; Burr Ridge rainstorm sent frogs to village hall; Chicago Open House releases participating locations and more.
Some companies looking to attract and retain workers are becoming more pet friendly, Amazon unveils ‘Saver’ private-label grocery brand and taking kids out of school to travel.
Also in the news: Johnson imposing a city-wide hiring freeze; Wheatland Tube laying off more than 200 workers as it closes Southwest Side factory; Brookfield Zoo helps endangered Guam bird habitation effort and more.
The sequel to a 1988 movie is a huge hit in 2024, Apple is unveiling a host of newest products and the latest on the DirecTV/Disney dispute.
Also in the news: Northwest Indiana police investigating woman killed by stray bullet; Warm, dry weather could make trees change colors; DeKalb City Council considering whether to allow alcohol in hair salons and more.
Also in the news: Art installation on display on future Obama Presidential Center's Museum; Police searching for suspect who shot and killed pregnant Kenosha woman; Garret's Popcorn celebrating 75 years with popcorn for $1.75 and more.
Solo dining at restaurants is becoming a thing, Cinnamon Toast Crunch collabs with Hormel's Black Label Bacon and we meet the shopkeeper behind Timeless Toys in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
Also in the news: Local adoption agency heartbroken that Chinese government shutting down its program; Construction to begin on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday and more.
Also in the news: Man shot near Blue Line station; After UPS semi-truck shredded roof, thieves stole packages; Taste of Chicago begins today and more.
A look at the business of the NFL, Chipotle Mexican Grill teams with Spirit Halloween on a costume collection and Apple ups the ante on artificial intelligence.
Also in the news: Residents living near future Obama Presidential Center say they're being priced out; Superdawg takes down giant hot dogs for refurbishment; Alderpersons calling for better childcare options and more.
Also in the news: Save-A-Lot grocery stores reopening; Illinois hotels will not be allowed to set out single-use shampoo bottles; Six Flags to require underage teens to be accompanied by an adult and more.
The importance of financial compatibility in a relationship, companies that give shareholders perks and a sweet cocktail that's creating a serious buzz at the US Open.
Also in the news: Mundelein tool library looking for funds to cover moving cost; Nearly 1,000 families may have received the wrong loved one remains; 24th arrest made at TopGolf for lack of conceal carrier license and more.
Also in the news: Man facing charges for yelling racial slurs at people in Lombard park; University of Illinois-Springfield faculty demanding federal mediation; Letter carrier attacked on Northwest Side and more.
It's a great time of year to take a trip, customers of DirecTV are missing the Mouse and a Chicago market is poised for a comeback.
Also in the news: Metra ridership was down during DNC; Foxtrot stores to reopen; Ravinia Brewing Company to pay Ravinia Festival over lawsuit and more.
Also in the news: Road construction will close lanes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive; Chicago Starbucks temporarily closes after bullets hit store; Navy Pier free performing arts festival is coming this month and more.
We'll look at how to best help elderly parents with their finances, there's less pain at the gas pump this Labor Day weekend and we'll introduce you to the owner of a popular Chicago comic book shop that's been in business for 36 years.
Also in the news: Two women charged for stealing more than $1,100 worth of merchandise from Ulta; Cat and dog looking for a loving home; Illness affecting Indiana deer population and more.
Also in the news: Three wounded after argument leads to shooting on South Side; Bike the Drive will take place Sunday; Boaters reminded to stay safe over the weekend and more.
Also in the news: As Chicago braces for near-$1B shortfall, Johnson warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead; NASCAR Street Race to return to Chicago next year; Former Chicago Police Officer James Crowley has died and more.
Sports Collectibles remain hot, making sure your family memories don't simply fade away and taking a pass on college could be a smart move.
Also in the news: Gas station robbery turned deadly after victim fought back; Game Stop stores going back to cartridges and joysticks; Two teenagers hospitalized after being shot in Joliet and more.
In other news: A Northwestern cheerleader is dropping a lawsuit she filed against the university; The Chicago Fire Department has added the badge of fallen firefighter to its Memorial Wall; and Members of the Association of Flight Attendants say they've voted to authorize a strike against United Airlines.
In other news: Man shot inside Bronzeville gas station; Closure of Chicago's Greyhound Bus terminal would be concerning, transportation expertise says; Plus- John Doe in 31-year-old Kenosha cold case identified.
Also in the news: Heat could cause road buckling; Demolition of former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center has begun; CTA Ashland bus route will stretch further and more.
Reentering the workforce can be a challenge especially when you've been away for a while, professional beach volleyball is coming to Chicago and taking a cruise with the kids in tow.
Also in the news: Some Chicago area schools are making schedule changes due to heat; Man shot inside Chicago pizza restaurant; 33-year-old man facing charges for recording woman in changing room at Round Lake Beach store and more.
Also in the news: Off-duty Chicago police officer charged with attacking his girlfriend; Delegate calling Democrats for their version of 'Project 2025'; Lake County Courthouse has new comfort pup and more.
A look at the impact of falling mortgage rates on the home buying market, making sure kids have a real understanding of money and longer life expectancy brings the need to plan for a longer retirement.
Also in the news: One person dead after hit and run on I-57; 'A League of Their Own' baseball field destroyed by fire; 33-year-old man found dead with dog bites in apartment on West Side and more.
Also in the news: Paraglider crash sends pilot to hospital with serious injuries; Illinois woman looking for her missing wedding dress after dry cleaning mix-up and more.
A major chicken restaurant chain is diversifying into a surprising area, a weekend event aimed at lovers of classic cars and the latest on innovation in Chicago.
Also in the news: Three people, including baby, hurt after shooting in Englewood; Chicago area could possibly have a third airport and more.
Also in the news: Texas delegate in Chicago for DNC robbed at gunpoint; Suburban church opened doors to Jewish congregation in need of new home; Manhunt underway in Joliet after robbery at gunpoint and more.
Talking politics in the workplace can be a double-edged sword, a look at how far people will go when it comes to spending on pets and dealing with cell phone bans in schools.
Also in the news: Pete Buttigieg among those at DNC in Chicago; Female Chicago Police officers faced taunts, insults during last night's protest at Israeli Consulate; One person hospitalized during carbon monoxide leak at apartment building and more.
The Labor Department has issued a major downward revision to the number of jobs created over the past year, there's a change in Ford's electric vehicle strategy and deciding when it's smart to make a buy now - pay later purchase.
Also in the news: Dozens of protestors arrested after clash with police outside Israeli Consulate; Teacher facing charges after sexually abusing student over two decades ago; Chicago homicide suspect in custody after search and more.
Also in the news: Indiana join Live Nation-Ticketmaster lawsuit; Man convicted on drug, gun charges while trafficking fentanyl, other drug in Mt. Prospect; Chicago historian giving tours to DNC delegates and more.
Spending Thanksgiving or Christmas at a hotel offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional holiday setup, tips on unlocking the magic of a Disney vacation and what to consider before deciding to freeze your credit.
Also in the news: Chicago River Swim moving locations; Plainfield teenager identified as victim of police shooting; Aurora mayor running for a third term and more.
Chicago is in the political spotlight thanks to the Democratic National Convention, a developer hopes magic will draw customers to a currently shuttered restaurant space in downtown Chicago and a social media trend to show off your thriftiness.
Also in the news: Teenager missing in Lake Michigan; University of Illinois Health nurses are striking today; 17-year-old charged after shooting 17-year-old at Chicago Ridge Mall and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Police Department showed off new helicopter; Chicago Riverwalk landmark revived; Missing 27-year-old woman found in South Carolina and more.
An expected convention bump for Chicago hotels and restaurants doesn't appear to be happening, a convention in the Chicago area this weekend has nothing to do with politics and we meet the man behind the largest video arcade in the US.
Also in the news: Illegal dumping suspected as cause of two slicks on Fox River; Former veteran Chicago alderman going back to jail; Pangolin born at Brookfield Zoo and more.
Also in the news: Illinois shutting off some funds to Dolton; Watch party for DNC being held at Soldier Field; Ryan Sandberg announces he's cancer-free and more.
An audit of your streaming costs can be a real eye-opener, the amount you should have in an emergency fund is likely more than most think and the role of artificial intelligence as a tool to influence this year's election.
Also in the news: One person hospitalized after fire in Arlington Heights condo; Six flags to open its steepest roller coaster yet; Crown Point employee rescued by firefighters and more.
Also in the news: New study finds the Loop is still the most vital Chicago neighborhood; Amtrack points out new Greyhound bus construction will cause problems; Gary school year has started and more.
The job market for fall is tighter than its been in recent months, it's a good time to be shopping for a used car and a fast-food drive-thru uses artificial intelligence to go bilingual.
Also in the news: Four people, including two CPD officers, hospitalized after crash; Bally's Chicago Casino opening new lounge, more; Chicago man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for armed carjacking and more.
Also in the news: Joliet cracking down on underage vaping; Dragonflies taking over Chicago area; Six Save A Lot stores to reopen in November and more.
Latest on today's key inflation data, how to negotiate college tuition and travel tips for women
Also in the news: Indiana man allegedly robbed, sexually assaulted 16-year-old girl visiting Michael Jackson's home; Five new businesses to open at O'Hare Airport; Illinois high school girls now allowed to play flag football and more.
Also in the news: Northwestern's temporary football stadium will be ready for the season; Four flamingos hatched at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago; New numbers say violent crimes is going down in Chicago and more.
A look at the busy week on Wall Street, New rules for the way realtors are paid are set to kick in this weekend and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.
Also in the news: DNC security perimeter being installed today; Police looking for armed robbery suspect in Park Ridge; Barrington looking for new police chief and more.
Also: The cause of death has been revealed for a woman who died at O'Hare airport yesterday and a new performer is getting ready to participate in the Chicago Air and Water Show.
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In other news: Orland Park man has hate crime charges against him dropped; Air and Water Show set for practice run ahead of weekend shows; Plus- a preview of 95th annual Bud Billiken Parade on the South Side.
Also in the news: Blue Angels practiced for this weekend's Chicago Air and Water Show; Nearly 1,000 people sworn in as U.S. citizens at Wrigley Field; FAFSA will be delayed for a second year in a row and more.
How a new perfume for dogs reflects a huge market for pet supplies, restaurants take on the challenge of keeping down food costs and things to do with your smartphone before you travel.
Also in the news: Former Chicago Mayor Lightfoot to release report on Dolton mayor; Man accused of trying to lure group of kids on West Side; 'Hot Ones' is coming to Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police say one man is dead and a second is recovering after being pulled from Lake Michigan near the Museum Campus; a Loop rally helped kick off an effort to mobilize voters in immigrant communities in and around Chicago; and a new report suggests there would be major economic benefits if a long-proposed major airport in Will County is built, even if it only handles cargo.
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Also in the news: Four Milwaukee hotel employees face felony murder charges; Lincoln Park Zoo named a botanical garden; Another person arrested outside of Naperville Topgolf for having a gun and more.
Also in the news: Laborers suing Home Depot, city over pattern of abuse; Schaumburg police looking for crew who stole $1M in jewelry; Report shows CPS needs more funding and more.
Artificial Intelligence can be a valuable tool to help craft a great resume, a guide for first time homebuyers and taking advantage of the dip sometimes referred to as shoulder season.
Also in the news: This year's Lollapalooza had lowest arrests in past five years; Dolton laid off eight village employees; Performance at Goodman Theatre canceled one hour before it was to start and more.
Latest on today's sell-off on Wall Street, major pharmacy chains are closing more locations and a pair of stock picks from a money pro.
Also in the news: New Damen Green Line station open; Former Illinois governor among GOP endorsing Kamala Harris; Logan Square's 'zombie tree' coming down and more.
Also in the news: Pregnant teen hospitalized after lightning strike; Navy Week starting in Chicago today; Former Chicago alderwoman Mary Ann Smith has died and more.
Also in the news: Sheriff of former deputy who shot Sonya Massey defends training; CTA Red Line extension gets financial boost; Woman stole $90K from group helps student musicians and more.
Also in the news: Naperville wants lawsuit over stolen AirPods dropped; Lawsuit alleges illegal use of force to 31-year-old who was being detained; SZA headlines Lollapalooza tonight and more.
Also in the news: 32-year-old South Side man charged with murder after shooting Cook County Sheriff's deputy; Grayslake man charged with child pornography possession, in same home as daycare employee; Hinsdale team heading to Regional Little League World Series and more.
Also in the news: 15-year-old shot in Uptown; Lollapalooza starts today; New affordable family housing groundbreaking in Humboldt Park and more.
Also in the news: Pritzker signed law to protect from union-busting meetings; Three men charged for armed home invasion in Joliet; Naperville Ribfest is ending and more.
Also in the news: Lawsuit against East Chicago being dropped over welcoming ordinance; FOP withdrawing grievance over firing of deputy killed Sonya Massey; Volunteers to pack 35,000 backpacks for low-income, homeless students and more.
Also in the news: R. Kelly turning to Supreme Court to review federal sex crimes; TikTok food critic finding best Italian beef sandwiches; Former President Donald Trump coming to Chicago tomorrow and more.
Also in the news: One person dead after apartment fire in Pilsen; Son of El Chapo to appear in federal court; Pritzker says more work to be done for new Bears stadium to happen and more.
Also in the news: Indiana man facing charges for allegedly punching girlfriend in face at Six Flags in Gurnee; Habitat for Humanity to build in Southwest Side; Indiana University revisiting its handling of Israel-Gaza war protests and more.
Also in the news: Vape shop among 2 Lincoln Park businesses ransacked overnight; Prayer vigil held for wounded father, infant in Little village; Lincoln Presidential Museum pictures can now be viewed online and more.
Also in the news: Security to be increased at DNC in Chicago; North Side restaurant benefits from TikTok star's review; Fiesta del Sol to begin this weekend and more.
Also in the news: Police looking for man who robs women while on a bike on South Side; CTU to rally before school board meeting; Man charged for street car race that injured one person and more.
Also in the news: La Nina could influence Chicago's winter; CPS trying out new foods at cafeterias; Not everyone on board with possible DuSable Lake Shore Drive changes and more.
Also in the news: Chicago expanding lawsuit against Glock gun manufacturer; Two people hurt after boat exploded on Lake Michigan; New campaign promotes HIV/AIDS STD hotline and more.
Also in the news: Off-duty CPD officer in Beverly engages in shootout; Aldermen looking to allow migrants to stay in shelters longer; Limited edition coins on display at Chicago's Money Museum and more.
Also in the news: 61-year-old man robbed at gunpoint, beaten in the Loop; Man accused of pretending to be a priest, trespassing; Edgewater park could be re-named after late rabbi and more.
Also in the news: Pritzker, Durbin endorse Vice President Harris for presidential candidate; Local leaders celebrate diversity in tech industry; Man dead after shooting at Arlington Heights apartment complex and more.
Also in the news: Dems still need to decide on a candidate; Postal workers union to rally; 23-year-old man dead after drowning in Lake Michigan and more.
Also in the news: Shipwreck dedicated as underwater nature preserve; Campaign to combat rise in opioid-related overdoses; Three people shot in West Town and more.
Also in the news: Illinois Republicans say head of Secret Service should step down; Suburban jackpot reaches more than $1M; Actor Bob Newhart has died and more.
Also in the news: 25 tornadoes confirmed over Sunday, Monday in Chicago area; Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary; Tweedy to headline Chicago Live Arts Festival and more.
Also in the news: Human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Illinois; BBB warns of storm damage scams; Chicago toddler disappeared in 1983, new image shows possible likeness and more.
Also in the news: 11 tornadoes confirmed after Mondays' storms; Mike Madigan attorneys want corruption charges dismissed; CHA looking to bring more affordable housing to Humboldt Park and more.
Also in the news: Will County cleaning up from last night's storms; Dam failure prompts evacuation order in downstate Illinois; Chicago Bears sign contract with Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and more.
Also in the news: Former deputy mayor consumed alcohol while on the job; Loyola Medicine, Cook County wiping out medical debt; CPD prepare for DNC in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Storms left Lakeview with downed branches; 2 shot at South Side CTA bus turnaround; Two men sentenced to prison for possessing firearms and more.
Also in the news: Identity of 18-year-old fatally shot by off-duty Kane County deputy revealed; Windy Coty Smokeout has begun; Race to Mackinac has started and more.
Also in the news: Bally's secured financing for permanent casino; Chicago to clear homeless tent camp before DNC; Riot Fest to have shuttle to new location and more.
Also in the news: Congressman Brad Schneider calling for Biden to drop re-election; Line-of-duty deaths of officers nationwide are up for first half of year; Feds arrested man connected to drug ring from California to Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Lead water pipes from Chicago daycare centers to be removed; Newly hatched piping plover chick missing at Montrose Beach; Cannabis sales reach billion-dollar mark for year in Illinois and more.
Also in the news: USPS looking for suspect who stole up to $150,000; 15-year-old charged with murder after luring victim on social media; Senior living community predicting life in 2074 and more.
Also in the news: South Side residents told to boil water; Missing Chicago pastor found dead inside car in Des Plaines River; Gov. Pritzker supports President Biden and more.
Also in the news: Kane County installed turtle crossing signs; Go Fund Me raised more than $27,000 for family of boys killed in car crash and more.
Also in the news: Off-duty police officer involved in shooting in Elgin; Design firm released plans to bring Mag Mile back to life; North Central College president to step down and more.
Also in the news: Chicago firefighters, paramedics protested during NASCAR events; Northwestern College closes unexpectedly; Body recovered from Illinois River and more.
Also in the news: Military choppers practicing before NASCAR race; Leasing office to DNC organizers owes CTA more than $1M; School board working for tougher student cellphone policy and more.
Also in the news: Church goers gathered at 31st Street Beach to pray for the city; Air quality unhealthy due to fireworks in the area; Non-profit organization launching motorsports program and more.
Also in the news: Illinois democrat says Biden should take time to consider running; University of Chicago Medicine employees ready to strike; Son of former football player found safe, parents in custody and more.
Also in the news: President Biden to meet with governors to discuss campaign; Jelly Belly manufacturing plant closing; Woman who offered psychic readings accused of stealing more than $70,000 from client and more.
Also in the news: Family and friends of a missing Chicago woman ask the U.S. government to get more involved in the search and investigation; mayor of suburban Harvey vows to hold the line on property taxes because he says his residents are already suffering; and NASCAR provides a sneak peek of its Grant Park course as race weekend approaches.
Also in the news: Dolton first responders concerned about retirement funds; Owner of OBGYN services pleaded guilty to fraud; Protest groups looking for place to march at DNC and more.
Also in the news: Body of 22-year-old man pulled from Lake Michigan; Illinois Post Office supervisor accused of stealing mail containing gift cards, cash; Six family members dead after fire engulfed Wisconsin home and more.
Also in the news: Search in Evanston shifting to recovery mission; Man hospitalized after jumping from third floor of North Side building; Illinois gas tax to rise and more.
Also in the news: Hundred of CPS employees laid off; Driver accused of DUI crash that killed teen pleaded not guilty; World Naked Bile Ride takes places tomorrow night and more.
Also in the news: One person dead after Elk Grove Village house fire; Illinois man sentenced to prison after Jan. 6 law enforcement assault; Former police chiefs worried about more reforms and more.
Also in the news: More NASCAR street closures coming soon; One person hospitalized after CTA bus hit; Wheeling animal shelter emptied due to flood and more.
Also in the news: Family of man shot and killed by Carol Stream police to keep fighting; New day pass could work for CTA< Metra and Pace; Baby bird rescued after found on Kane County Cougars field and more.
Also in the news: Inbound Eisenhower lanes were shut down after overnight crash; Council approved construction of apartment building across from Wrigley Field; New stop on CTA Green Line has a name and more.
Also in the news: Walmart giving local organization a new building; Former alderman sentenced to two years in prison for federal crimes; Ann Lurie has died and more.
Also in the news: Cicadas takeover is coming to an end; Global cyberattack forcing car dealership to go 'old school'; Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer has died and more.
Also in the news: ComEd customers short-changed due to new computer billing system; Man charged with murder of his grandfather; The Bean is open again and more.
Also in the news: Kane County fighting light pollution; The Daily Show is coming to Chicago in August; Vets warn dogs could be harmed by eating too many cicadas and more.
Also in the news: Retied CPD officer shot and killed on West Side; 7-year-old boy, 24-year-old man dead after South Shore apartment fire; Tyler The Creator drops out of Lollapalooza and more.
Also in the news: Family remembered 7-year-old shot, killed; Second multi-alarm fire started on West Side within two days; Man charged with sexually assaulting woman on Northwest Side and more.
Also in the news: Vigil being held for 7-year-old boy shot and killed on Tuesday; two suspects being questions after Cicero liquor store employee shot and killed; and this heat wave has been one more challenge for migrants in Chicago to overcome.
In other news: Severed arm washed up on Waukegan beach has been identified; Man shot in South Side attempted armed robbery; Plus- Cook County reveals budget plans.
Also in the news: Chicago Fire Department welcomed 92 new firefighters; Family of Hinsdale killed teen seeking more from car wash; West Nile virus found in Illinois mosquitos, birds and more.
Also in the news: Old Chicago Spire hole is history; Alderman camped out to protest 'open-air drug market'; Chicago DNC looking for more volunteers and more.
Also in the news: Lanes crossed on Lake Shore Drive; Families celebrated Father's Day with ballet at Millennium Park; Chicago pools to open today and more.
Also in the news: State leaders announced a plan to spend more than $40 billion to fix Illinois roads; An iconic Chicago music venue is one step closer to opening; and the Rave Train scheduled for this weekend on the Brown Line has been canceled.
In other news: Cook County Board appoints new inspector general; Chicago Teachers Union and CPS holding public bargaining session; Plus- NHL Winter Classic tickets go on sale.
Also in the news: A 20-year-old is recovering after being shot in the Gold Coast neighborhood; Health care union sounding alarm over looming childcare crisis; and a 14-year-old injured in a partial house collapse is speaking out.
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Also in the news: Chicago police are looking for the driver who caused a major crash in a Rogers Park alley Wednesday night; parks on Chicago's South and West sides will be expanded; and a Metra station is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover.
Also in the news: Riot Fest bids goodbye to Chicago ahead of local park district meeting; a new fence and fee at a lakefront beach on the North Shore are getting mixed reviews; and vandals have destroyed pride flags and decorations at a church on Chicago's Southwest Side — but the pastor at the church says they'll be replaced — and then some.
In other news: NW Side church transformed into migrant shelter; Riot fest leaving Douglass Park; Aurora mayor pitches his city as perfect location for new Bears stadium.
Also in the news: Naperville Ribfest will not come back this year; New field house opens in Northwest Side; New file cabinet owner looking for family of WW2 veteran and more.
Also in the news: Rhodes School to close in Evanston-Skokie district; Former Chicago alderman could get 10 years in prison; Logan Square restaurant wins James Beard Award and more.
Also in the news: University of Illinois Chicago security guard shot to death; Woman accused of arson, stealing a dog; Chicago high school renamed for local screenwriter, filmmaker and more.
Also in the news: Street closures for NASCAR Street Race begin today; Three people rescued from sinking boat on Lake Michigan; Chicago Blues Festival took over Grant Park this weekend and more.
Also in the news: Aurora celebrates Pride with third annual ceremony; Report details Mayor Johnson's spending on hair and makeup; Historic Calumet Fisheries reopens tomorrow and more.
Also in the news: 5 CPD officers, one civilian hurt in car crash on South Side; Investigation of UofC construction scaffolding collapse underway; Ice Spice Chicago concert tickets are now on sale and more.
Also in the news: Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was back in federal court;
an election bill passed by Governor Pritzker last month has been ruled unconstitutional; and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency urges residents to routinely monitor air quality over the summer.
Also in the news: Illinois National Guard got hero's sendoff as they prepared to ship out to Middle East; New Microsoft facility to open in LaPorte County; Ravinia Festival trying to combat the cicada noise and more.
Also in the news: Dolton village board override mayor's veto to hire Lightfoot to investigate; Priest was shot at on Near West side; Two snapping turtles found in North Side cemetery pond and more.
Also in the news: Man pulled out a gun inside Chicago Ridge mall; 24-year-old man charged with murder after being with man who left 8 dead, 1 wounded in shooting rampage; Chicago school board candidates coming forward and more.
Also in the news: University of Chicago withholding diplomas from five students involved in pro-Palestinians tent camp; Cicadas could be bad for home air conditioning; New piping plover nest, eggs spotted at Montrose Beach Dunes and more.
Also in the news: Family of man killed by Elk Grove Village police file lawsuit; Lockport man arrested after leading police on 100-mile chase; Some current, former University of Chicago students could get tuition refunds and more.
Also in the news: Woman accused of attacking CPD officer acquitted; Bobcat escaped from Indiana zoo; Cannabis-friendly music festival returns to Mundelein and more.
Also in the news: Private company could take over Oberweis; Lunchtime house music party jammed today; Man sentenced for tax fraud after suing women who criticized him on Facebook page and more.
Also in the news: Off-duty CPD officer shot a neighbor's dog to death; $53.1 billion budget approved in Illinois House; Expert shares why cicadas aren't in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Next phase of O'Hare Airport expansion revealed; White Sox fans come together to bike; Aurora Police open new office for people with mental health issues and more.
Also in the news: 5 year-old killed, 8 others dead due to gun violence over the holiday weekend; Activists call for Asian American Iraq war vet attack to be investigated; Six men facing human trafficking charges and more.
Also in the news: Castaway is re-opening this weekend; Chicago Tribune advice columnist stepping down and more.
Also in the news: Shedd Aquarium denies claims of pushing out union; Gas prices are rising; Body pulled from Lake Michigan this morning and more.
Also in the news: Barlett High School yearbooks withheld after antisemitic photo found; Contractor suing Illinois Tollway after wrongful firing; Evanston school won a championship in reading and more.
Also in the news: Nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet have voted to ratify a new contract; another piping plover has arrived at Montrose Beach; and one Evanston school has won a championship in reading.
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In other news: Pair of Cook County Sheriff's correctional officers charged with fraud; Chicago Housing Authority approves additional funding for South Side public housing development; Braidwood middle school's trip to Six Flags called off after bus crash.
Also in the news: Gusty thunderstorms could be heading for Chicago area later tonight; Kane County drive wants to protect the turtles; Bronzeville students to have new wellness resources and more.
Also in the news: Man stabbed outside of Rush Specialty Hospital Inpatient Rehab area; Feds investigating collapse of building under construction in Machesney Park; New "Dinos Alive' exhibit open in Logan Square today and more.
Also in the news: Teen girl was one of the people who violently robbed people on CTA trains; Metra station opened at Peterson and Ridge today; Cook County leaders remember Karen Yabrough and more.
Also in the news: Mother, daughter found safe after kidnapping on Northwest Side
Joffrey Ballet, Northwestern Medicine partner to fight Parkinson's; Prize offered for best cicada picture and more.
Also in the news: Six people charged for staging armed robberies to get immigration visas; Chicago White Sox selling old memorabilia this weekend; App developed to track cicada emergence and more.
Also in the news: Two Chicago men stole chainsaws, led police on a high-speed chase; Chicago Tribune employees allege racial discrimination; Michigan Avenue tulip bulbs brought to Chicago's West Side and more.
Also in the news: 38-year-old man died after being shot while driving last night; Judge ordering names of police officers involved in Carol Stream shooting; Former golf club employee pleads guilty to stealing millions of dollars in memorabilia and more.
Also in the news: Family of killed assistant principal sued building owner, resident for negligence; CTU members lobbying for more money in Springfield; Indiana vet sued over allegedly misleading pet owner about coming puppies and more.
Also in the news: Lakeview church broken into, items stolen this morning; Over 13,000 Illinoisans to get paid for online lending scam; Plans made for now-closed Stratford Square Mall and more.
Also in the news: Alderman calls for new CTA president; Paul Vallas criticizes Johnson, praises hiring his financial officer; Strike averted by Ascesnion nurses and more.
Also in the news: 15-year-old boy stabbed in the Loop last night; Double-lung transplant performed at Northwestern Medicine; Student athlete saved by coach after collapsing during track meet and more.
Also in the news: Former NFL cornerback Buster Skrine is on the run from police after missing court date; Chicago firefighters getting new tech upgrade to save lives; Closing Uptown church seeking landmark status and more.
Also in the news: Another North Pond Nature Sanctuary owl found dead; 70-year-old charged with hate crime after shooting neighbors; Five Illinois students have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars and more.
Also in the news: Northwestern University President, student share sides of end of encampment story; Arlington Heights nurse fired for giving wrong medication to students; New COVID-19 variants have health experts concerned and more.
Also in the news: Man arrested in connection with armed carjacking in February; Roofing repair scam reported in Orland Park; Lisle police chief to leave this year and more.
Also in the news: Naperville police made 18th arrest for gun possession at TopGolf; Arlington Heights decided what will not go in what would have been the Bears stadium; Chicago organization to become public and more.
Also in the news: Dozens of farm animals rescued when Harvard barn collapsed; Michigan woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder of newborn twins; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever case confirmed in Champaign County and more.
Also in the news: Illinoisans reminded to get their Real IDs; Now closed Foxtrot stores auctioning off furniture, fixtures, equipment; Chicago spots on 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places and more.
Also in the news: Dolton trustees accuse mayor of financial misdeeds and political retaliation; Plan to relocate migrants during DNC blocked; University of Chicago campus encampment being taken down and more.
Also in the news: Police made arrest after woman found stabbed to death in Calumet City home nearly 60 years ago; Man arrested after he and his dog attacked two people; Heating bills could reach new highs and more.
Also in the news: Gang activity cancels annual Cinco de Mayo parade; Body of a man found on side of the road in Gurnee; Pro-Palestinian demonstration continues at University of Chicago despite rumors of police raid and more.
In other news: Mayor greenlights Navy Pier Marina; Lakeview residents oppose male strip club; cutting-edge fossil lab opens on South Side.
In other news: Suspect charged with murder of Officer Huesca now in custody; Members of Jewish community react to Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Chicago Public Schools; Millennium Park turning 20
Also in the news: One person hospitalized after West Loop high school attack; Chicago police say they're ready for violence concerns over the summer; Tom Skilling will be grand marshal at Chicago's Pride Parade and more.
Also in the news: Northwestern University President called to resign; Woman flips off camera, trashes Island Lake PD lobby for unknown reasons; Harvey cancels carnival, after nearby festival turned rowdy and more.
Also in the news: Activists set up tent encampment at DePaul University; Pritzker open to new Chicago area public transit system; Old fire station to become community and youth center and more.
Also in the news: Retired CPD officer organized fundraiser for fallen Huesca's family; Life-saving training offered by suburban health officials; Local band playing on the Chicago River and more.
Also in the news: A craft brewery on Chicago’s northwest side took home gold in last week’s global beer competition; There's a new attempt to address the growing frustration about the state of public transportation in Chicago by changing who's running it; and Chicago's famous rat hole will live to see another day if Riot Fest has its way.
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In other news: Shooting in South Shore leads to SWAT situation; Legal groups push Illinois to curb use of solitary confinement; Plus- Riot Fest interested in purchasing infamous rat hole.
Also in the news: Gary Mayor calls out vandalism of former mayor's statue; CPS high school pairs with pet adoption group for event; Man shot and killed by Valparaiso police and more.
Also in the news: Two hospitalized after at least four armed robberies early today; Pritzker remains skeptical of new lakefront Bears stadium; Elgin man sentenced to prison for illegal gun-buying scheme and more.
Also in the news: Family of Dexter Reed filed lawsuit alleging unlawful death; Indiana prison guard charged with bribery; Roscoe Village's 'Rat Hole' removed and more.
Also in the news: Democrats complain about increase in stamp prices; Natasha Bedingfield to perform at 2024 Chicago Pride Fest; More people are in the Loop over the weekends than before the pandemic and more.
Through four generations and nearly 100 years, Oberweis Dairy has been an Illinois giant of industry. From brick-and-mortar ice cream shops to direct-to-consumer milk delivery (which saw record profits during the pandemic), their brand gained enough traction for Jim Oberweis -- grandson of its founder -- to make political headway in the state senate. But last week, the company revealed a series of missteps that have led to potential layoffs and a request for bankruptcy protection. On this week's episode, reporter Robert Channick -- who has been covering these developments for the Chicago Tribune -- joins host and producer Jim Hanke to discuss how the Oberweis story turned sour.
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Also in the news: Skokie parents fighting to save elementary school; Castaways looking to revamp, reimagine; Illinois welcomed 101 new citizens to the United States and more.
Also in the news: Five Chicago elementary school students hospitalized after taking edibles; Three-year old boy dead after house fire in Indiana; New report shows mail-in voting is very popular and more.
Also in the news: Jewish group at Northwestern looking to have a safe Passover; Illinois State Capitol evacuated after 9-1-1 call; MCA debuting new bilingual family program in Little Village and more.
Also in the news: Man arrested after pushing person down stairs at CTA station; Construction of new O'Hare Airport improvements begin today; Woman dead after crashing into pole in South Deering and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Police warn about robbery crew hitting auto parts stores; Law proposed to ban protesters from blocking traffic for emergency vehicles; Indiana elementary school to have a four-day school day and more.
Also in the news: After two months, Washington Park homes still struggling with poor plumbing; Shedd Aquarium to form a union; New report details Dexter Reed was shot years ago after attacking relative and more.
Also in the news: Uber adding new driver safety tool; Mayor Johnson dismisses petition to recall him from office; Naperville's 'Human Library' to open this weekend and more.
Also in the news: Magnificent Mile Tulip christened on Michigan Avenue; New tool means you don't have to leave home for notary; Eight people facing charges as part of FBI drug trafficking investigation and more.
Also in the news: Antisemitic graffiti found at North Side elementary school; Corporal punishment to be banned at private schools in Illinois; Illinois Attorney General going after mortgage finance company that's trapping people and more.
The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction?
In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover.
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Also in the news: Dolton admin indicted on a bankruptcy fraud charge; Taylor Swift sends a secret message to fans via a Chicago mural; Chicago Teachers Union members looking for affordable housing, libraries, more and more.
Also in the news: 18-year-old woman shot at McDonald's drive-thru in Humboldt Park; Ramsey's Kitchen in Naperville had ammonia spill that sent person to hospital; White Sox players to plant a tree near Guaranteed Rate Field and more.
Also in the news: Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked off O'Hare Airport entrance; Jewish orgs turned down Johnson's invitation to antisemitism roundtable discussion; Gov. Pritzker wants to eliminate medical debt and more.
Record Store Day is this coming Saturday, April 20th – a national event intended to celebrate your local neighborhood music merchant. Along with several guests this week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines just some of Chicago's many ties to the record industry, past and present, as well as why physical media like vinyl still matters in 2024.
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Also in the news: First one-stop-shop DMV opening in Chinatown; Violent attach on Near West Side leads to exchange of gunfire; New exhibit explores genocide throughout the world at Illinois Holocaust Museum and more.
Also in the news: Teen charged after expressway shooting that killed a man; Three juveniles, man arrested for robbery in Lakeview in stolen car; Ronald McDonald House volunteer celebrating 45 years of helping others and more.
Also in the news: Police concerned over 'assassin crash' game played by high schoolers; Lake County Police set a record of seized illegal drugs last year; Wrigley Field's Gallagher Way will be used for multiple events this summer and more.
Also in the news: Starved Rock could get a new name; Long Grove's Chocolate Fest will return; CPS teachers could be evaluated more fairly and more.
Also in the news: Argument leads to shooting at South Side CTA Red Line station; Police searching for three man who stole at ATM from a gas station; 2024 Pride Parade will start earlier and have a smaller footprint and more.
Also in the news: Lake County K9 program's Dax celebrated during retirement ceremony; Federal regulations on hazardous chemicals in water to lead to safer water; Coalition wants to lower number of Black women who have HIV and more.
Also in the news: Legal battle between Obama Foundation and parks group come to an end; Sen. Dick Durbin wants to see more on O'Hare expansion plan; Former Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville talked about video coach's sexual assault allegations and more.
This is an encore presentation of a previous episode from 9/13/23.
In 2022, Illinois had the third largest rate of non-fatal overdoses in the country, and many are pointing to the distribution of Narcan – a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives – as a major reason. Lighthouse Recovery, a treatment facility in suburban St. Charles, recently became the first in Kane County to establish a free, unmonitored Narcan vending machine, available 24/7. On today’s episode, Lighthouse Clinical Director Nathan Lanthrum joins host Jim Hanke to educate listeners on Narcan and how he’s seen drug addiction increase in suburban areas. Plus, WBBM reporter Lisa Fielding provides what she learned about the opioid epidemic from her multi-part series for the station, titled Generation Heroin, which you can listen to here.
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Also in the news: Chicago man faces federal charges after Wicker Park drug bust; Gov. Pritzker announced program to combat food deserts; CPS parents can enroll preschoolers in free program and more.
Also in the news: Truck drover who killed DeKalb County Sherriff's Deputy released from jail; Lightfoot tapped to investigate Dolton mayor; Northwestern University to use lakefront soccer field while Ryan Field is rebuilt and more.
Also in the news: Local child care centers headed to federal prison; Bill to waive road tests for senior drivers; Andersonville Midsommarfest lineup and dates announced and more.
Also in the news: Person killed on shoulder of Stevenson Expressway; Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbough dead at 73; President Biden will be in Chicago today for a fundraiser and more.
Also in the news: CPS student is facing three felony charges for bringing loaded gun to school; Indiana police prepare for hundred of thousands coming for Monday's eclipse; Woman used a frying pan to smash windows on CTA train and more.
Also in the news: Chicago woman punched in the face by random man on the street; Bill to punish people who threaten libraries moving forward; Former teacher and monk plead guilty to felony aggravated battery charges and more.
Also in the news: Naperville high school student killed in Switzerland avalanche; Ex-boyfriend broke into apartment, tried to kidnap child while he was in disguise; Cherry blossoms could be coming soon due to warm weather ahead and more.
Also in the news: Starbucks workers at another location have unionized; Plans revealed for traffic plans to prepare for NASCAR race; Tens of thousands of Chicagoans have lost jobs since pandemic and more.
Also in the news: Bears legend Steve McMichael is back in the hospital; Metra begins multi-million dollar improvement plan; Improper solar eclipse viewing could cause eye damage, expert says and more.
Also in the news: Small number of tuberculosis cases found in migrants; Shootout in Crest Hill sent bullets into three businesses; Two tornadoes touched down in Kankakee County and more.
Putting ketchup on a hot dog: In Chicago, it can get you shunned by strangers or disowned by family. But why? And will a gutsy new viral campaign from Heinz -- with interactive displays giving out free ketchup in front of longtime sausage strongholds like the Wiener's Circle -- sway anyone who's still on the fence? This week, host and producer Jim Hanke welcomes food writer David Hammond to discuss the history of the Chicago hot dog, and why ketchup has become such a divisive condiment along the way.
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Also in the news: Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough hospitalized; First-ever Missing Persons Day to be held later this month; Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced its new music director and more.
Also in the news: 22-year-old man accused of killing 4 people, injuring 7 in Rockford; Avondale Korean American restaurant sort of returning after closing; University of Chicago Medicine interns, residents to unionize and more.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of roller derby returning to where it was born: Chicago. But this fast-paced, gender-inclusive sport has had a long, contentious history -- even in it's hometown. So what is roller derby? And why does it not get the same level of recognition as others?
In this episode, host Arielle Raveney sits in on a practice with the team, Chicago-Style, to learn more about the sport and speaks with Elizabeth Gomez, one of the women responsible for bringing Roller Derby home.
Mentioned in the Episode: Windy City Rollers | Chicago-Style | The WFTDA
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56-year-old man dead after late night hit-and-run; Vegan nachos and more new food available to Cubs fans this year; 'Sundance and Chicago 2024' to bring festival films to the city and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Vietnam Memorial repaired for 51st anniversary; 103-year-old bike shop in Beverly closing; Parishioners in Pilsen reenact Good Friday events and more.
Also in the news: Rockford residents held vigil for victims of stabbing attacks; Migrants calling for changes to downtown shelter; Purdue University helping to create first contactless wireless charging highway and more.
In other news: Migrant shares personal story after being ordered to leave shelter; Fate of Fenton High School District 100 superintendent to be decided tomorrow; Popular Clark Street outdoor dining program not returning this summer; and much more.
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In other news: Man charged in yesterday's Rockford mass stabbing; Longtime north suburban preschool closing its doors; Emerging this spring across Chicago: Giant cicada statues
In other news: 31 cases reported in city now, Chicago Department of Public Health says; Study examines effects of removing police officers from schools; Crown Point residents remember albino deer that had to euthanized; and much more.
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This spring, countless cicadas will arrive en masse, in a way that we haven't seen in over 200 years, and that we won't see again until 2245. But beyond their buzzing mating call, did you know that they're perfectly edible? Joining host/producer Jim Hanke this week are University of Illinois Extension educator and Good Growing podcast host Ken Johnson (to discuss the science behind this historic horticultural event) and chef Joseph Yoon of Brooklyn Bugs, who educates listeners on how cicadas can be best collected, prepped, cooked and served.
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In other news: Man being held behind bars for home invasion in western suburbs; Project that will allow faster, more frequent train service from Chicago to Indiana communities along Lake Michigan completed; I-PASS customers should disregard phishing texts, Illinois Tollway officials warn; and much more.
Also in the news: Baltimore bridge collapse prompts warning over Illinois' bridges; Healthcare system and hospital sued by patients of OBGYN who sexually abused patients; Chicago area cheese company won World Championship Cheese Contest and more.
Also in the news: Chicago bank robbed around noon yesterday; New vaccine recommendations issued to stop measles spread; Federal government to ensure McDonald's ice cream machines work and more.
Also in the news: Still counting votes for Democratic Cook County State's Attorney race; Fox Lake plans to open new park with swimming beach, splash pad and more; Plans to expand and update O'Hare are facing challenges and more.
Also in the news: Two Chicago men convicted of murder of seven-year-old boy; St. Bede School will not reopen despite fundraising effort; Fire caused roof of hanger at Northwest Indiana airport to collapse last night and more.
Also in the news: Owner of South Shore clothing store wants to move after smash-and-grab; Network outages caused disruptions at DMVs across the country; Fighting Illini taking on Morehead State in first round of NCAA tournament and more.
Also in the news: More details released about Obama Presidential Center; Four people arrested in connection with expressway shootings; Illinois schools to stock asthma medication and more.
Also in the news: Public health leaders calling measles spread an 'outbreak' in Chicago; Wilmington's Gemini Giant saved from auction, returned to city; Former Naperville firefighter charged with misconduct, prescription theft and more.
Relying weekly on one’s local food pantry for groceries, personal items and more can already be a stressful existence. But now, a myriad of factors are contributing to additional pressure being felt from all sides of the city, as unprecedented demand has led to stretched resources and frayed patience. For example, Nourishing Hope (formerly known as Lakeview Pantry) saw an increase of over 20k first-time clients last year alone, and inflation, an unexpected population increase and a reduction to federal stimulus packages post-lockdown may push that number even higher moving forward. This week, Chicago Tribune reporter Kate Armanini and Nourishing Hope CEO Kellie O'Connell join host/producer Jim Hanke to unpack this growing issue, and how pantries are trying to go beyond food, to feed the soul.
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Also in the news: Eileen O'Neill Burke is leader in Cook County State's Attorney Democratic race; Former treasurer of suburban PTA charged with financial theft; Illinois man who stole $80,000 in jewelry from Kohls now in custody and more.
Also in the news: About 15% of people have turned in their ballot during today's Illinois Primary Elections; Union League Club of Chicago to unload artwork, including Claude Monet painting; SZA, The Killers, Future on 2024 Lollapalooza lineup and more.
Also in the news: Voters to decide fate of real estate transfer tax referendum; Alderperson Jeylu Gutierrez to become the first City Council member to give birth while in office; Arlington Heights leaders share compromise amid Bears talk to move stadium and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Bar Association to make it easier to vote for judges; Chicagoans to now elect Chicago Board of Education members; Nonprofit to send emails to workplace harassers and more.
Also in the news: Family-owned grocery store closing in Forest Park; Two people dead on Dan Ryan Expressway in separate crashes over the weekend; 31 Chicago migrant shelters were given extensions to evictions and more.
After a record breaking hot summer, this winter Illinois and the rest of the Midwest saw warmer days and less snow. Is this our new normal?
In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney takes a look at what climate change looks like in Illinois, and how the country's first ever floating eco-park has a nature based solution to reduce it's impact.
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Also in the news: Plans to replace two state prisons in Illinois are getting mixed reactions; Thousands of medical school students learn where they are going next on Match Day; The Inspired Home Show begins this weekend and more.
Also in the news: River North night club owner arrested for traveling with a large amount of drugs; High schools students claim images were altered, shared with classmates; Chicago Boat Show will not be held in Chicago next year and more.
Chicago is known for it's many St. Paddy's Day events as the city itself becomes green, so it may not come as a surprise to know that the city has the second highest Irish population in the nation. The tradition of an annual parade in the city began in 1843, with the event getting bigger and bigger -- until 1890.
In this episode, host Jim Hanke explores what early celebrations looked like in the city, and how the annual tradition came to be canceled in 1890 with Dr. Gillian O’Brien, author of the book “Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago.”
Mentioned in the Episode: Dr. Gillian O'Brien | “Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago”
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Also in the news: Two wrongfully accused men freed after named in 194 murder case; Man faces child neglect charges after 20-month-old child found wondering apartment building; First blue-spotted salamander found in Kane County and more.
Also in the news: Man convicted in shooting death outside of Waukegan motel in 2020; The Roots, James Taylor, more in the 2024 Ravinia lineup; Parents and students at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School express safety concerns and more.
Also in the news: Bally's wants go private as it tries to secure construction loan; Biking trail from Chicago to Michigan moving forward; Burbank man sentenced to 2 years in prison for tax evasion and more.
Earlier this week, a sudden development came in the ongoing stadium saga of the Chicago Bears: Instead of making use of the Arlington Heights land they acquired last year, it seems now the focus is on a new project south of their current Soldier Field domain -- on the city's lakefront -- with $2 billion of their own money. This week, host and producer Jim Hanke welcomes stadium finance expert Robert Boland, an assistant professor of sports law at Seton Hall Law School, to get his take on this potential new deal, and how other major sports cities have handled their own stadium debates on public vs. private funding.
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Also in the news: Friends of the Parks responses to Bears new stadium; Illinoisans are worried about teacher shortage, school funding and unpaid teachers; New CDC program to track diseases among travelers and more.
Also in the news: Arlington Heights officials insist suburban stadium will still happen; One man dead, another hospitalized after shooting in Pilsen; DePaul College Prep celebrates state championship title, undefeated season and more.
Also in the news:This year is a big year for periodical cicadas in Illinois - firs time since 1803; Frenzy for Trader Joes tote bags causing bags to sell 200 times retail price; Lemont middle school mourning 7th grader's sudden death and more.
Also in the news: 17-year-old girl found dead inside home in North Lawndale; People gathered to march for International Women's Day; Sealants used on roadways, driveways could be banned and more.
Also in the news: Two men arrested after attempted carjacking in Round Lake Beach; Illinois lawmaker suggests lowering the drinking age to 18; Seniors asked if the presidential candidates are too old and more.
Also in the news: New measles cases in Chicago since 2019; Suburban man sentenced to more than 10-years for drug and perjury charges; Rivian is expanding its line of electric cars which will be made in Normal and more.
Also in the news: Chicago could get a partly elected school board; More than 143,000 potholes filled so far this year; Aurora man in prison for Capitol insurrection says he 'regrets' his decision, wants to be released and more.
Also in the news: Court overturned judge's ruling that 'Bring Chicago Home' was invalid; City College of Chicago along with other colleges receiving grants to help students who are parents; Group released 'most endangered buildings' in Chicago list and more.
Also in the news: North Riverside man facing attempted murder charges after opening fire on vehicle on Eisenhower Expressway; Suburban Catholic school announced it will stay open after near closure; New push to change how Illinois funds higher education and more.
Also in the news: I-80 in Indiana closed for four hours after shooting; Chicago Bears promote chief financial officer to oversee new stadium's development; Report shows 80% of migrants not eligible for work permits and more.
During his decade of pro hockey, former Chicago Blackhawk Daniel Carcillo (nicknamed "Car Bomb" for his aggressive approach on the ice) racked up two Stanley Cup Championships and over 150 fights. But the stat most pressing to Carcillo since his retirement has been the seven diagnosed concussions he sustained as a player, and the hundreds he says that went undiagnosed through his career. Now, Carcillo has made it his mission to push state and federal agencies for funding as well as public access to psilocybin -- generally referred to as "magic mushrooms" -- a natural treatment for the traumatic brain injuries that he says saved his life. This week, during Brain Injury Awareness Month, we hear audio from WBBM reporter Jim Gudas' recent interview with Carcillo, as well as State Senator Rachel Ventura discussing Illinois' approach to this potential treatment with host and producer Jim Hanke.
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Also in the news: Lake County's famous K9 injured in line of duty; Peoria Police apologizes for 'Call of Duty' themed ad to join the force; Splash Station Water Park in Joliet up for sale and more.
Also in the news: Dolton mayor remains under fire for refusing to share financial records; Family of man fatally shot by Carol Stream Police demanding charges; Valparaiso University looking to cut undergrad, graduate programs and more.
Also in the news: Two suspects in custody after allegedly killing couple in February; Brush fire broke out in a Tinley Park Forest Preserve; It's Chicago's birthday today! and more.
Chicagoland is one of the most biodiverse regions in the country. Every year, we witness the migration of hundreds of different varieties of birds soar through our sky. Yet there’s one fowl you won’t fail to see year round: Pigeons.
In this episode, host Arielle Raveney has a conversation about conservation with bird experts, explores the danger of migration season, and how it all begins, and ends, with pigeons.
Mentioned in This Episode: The Brookfield Zoo | Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary | The Chicago Ornithological Society
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Also in the news: 9 teens arrested following Saturday's violent, deadly gathering in South Loop; Today is Casimir Pulaski Day; Actress Kathryn Hahn to be commencement speaker at Northwestern University's grad ceremony and more.
Also in the news: Person shot on outbound Dan Ryan Expressway; Last month broke 142-year-old record for the warmest in Chicago; Brookfield Zoo will change its name and more.
Also in the news: Evanston to hire community responders to answer 9-1-1 calls instead of police; IDOT workers rescued two women from fiery crash on Kennedy Expressway; Broadview village blocked strip club after 17-year legal battle and more.
Also in the news: Antisemitic flyers found placed in cars in Bucktown; State election clerks say former President Trump's name will stay on next month's Illinois primary ballot; Today is Leap Day! and more.
Also in the news: Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy blasting judge's ruling to remove Donald Trump from ballot; Cornell Square Fieldhouse getting a redesign; ShotSpotter CEO wants to get Chicago to keep service and more.
Also in the news: The Chicago Board of Elections is moving to keep Mayor Johnson's sales tax referendum alive; 28-year old Wisconsin man facing felony charges after police found a large amount of drugs in his vehicle; 32-year-old Riverdale man declared a "clear and present danger to all children" with multiple felony child pornography charges and more.
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This week, WBBM morning news anchor Cisco Cotto sits down with WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling, who will retire today -- Feb. 28th -- after over four decades with the station, and almost sixty years in broadcasting. During this discussion, Tom recalls some of the biggest weather moments in his career, and how the birth of social media allowed viewers to become weather warriors themselves.
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Also in the news: FedEx driver dead after crash in northern suburbs; CTA says they are working to improve services; Cook County law can get gun out of a home and more.
Also in the news: Two Chicago Police Officers hospitalized after crash; 11-year-old girl hospitalized after being hit by a CTA while riding electric scooter; Burr Ridge man going to prison on child pornography charges and more.
Also in the news: Jury selection started today for trial of the man accused of killing Ella French; Tinley Park Park District owns long-vacant State Mental Health Center; Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard to launch podcast to answer questions and more.
Also in the news: Son of Will County Sheriff was victim of scam; One animal dead after large fire at Rock Island Livestock Auction; Man stole $56,000 check from village of Algonquin and more.
Also in the news: Man in Mexico suspected of killing another man 19 years ago in Elk Grove Village is now in custody; Hundreds of residents and environmental activists met with state regulators regarding issues with the BP Refinery; El Valor early childhood education program kids organized their own car show today and more.
Also in the news: Burglars broke into currency exchange, stole an entire ATM on West Side; Spring Hill Mall to close next month; Police looking for man who exposed himself on West Side and more.
Also in the news: West Dundee has moved closer to $7 million acquisition of Spring Hill Mall; Older appliances perform better than newer ones, expert says; Kenosha County collecting money for new police dog and more.
Also in the news: SUV went out of control and crashed into a garage in the Auburn Gresham; Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's mother has died; Nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers and more.
This week, WBBM morning news anchor Cisco Cotto sits down with WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling, who will retire later this month after over four decades with the station, and almost sixty years in broadcasting. This is the first of a two-part episode, the latter of which will air Wednesday, February 28th to coincide with Tom's final weather report.
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Also in the news: Spring-like temperatures in Chicago area today; Alderman threatening to file police report after fellow council member attacked him; UChicago Medicine nurses to go on strike and more.
Also in the news: Son of Silver Cross Hospital CEO filed wrongful death lawsuit; Arlington Heights park getting a face-lift; Rear windows of new Honda SUVs shattering without warning and more.
All around Chicago, you can find intricate murals that tell a story or brighten up a neighborhood. With all this art, it's not surprising to discover that spray paint was invented here in the 1940's -- only to be outlawed in the 1990's. So how do new murals emerge, and what is their significance to the city?
In this episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with local organization, the Chicago Public Arts Group, and street artists Chris Devins and Mario Mena, to answer these questions.
Mentioned in the Episode: Chicago Public Arts Group | Chris Devins | Mario Mena | Yollo Calli Youth Outreach
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Also in the news: Washington Park residents complain about 'deplorable housing conditions'; Expert says teens should be looking for summer jobs now; Early voting will resume tomorrow and more.
In other top stories tonight: A woman was robbed at a Northwest Side ATM over the weekend; tenants says CHA is ignoring problems at their rental homes; Rev. Michael Pfleger says he's been criticized for helping migrants; and more.
Also in the news: New calls to change how Chicago police determine when to raid houses; Chicago has had one of the warmest Februarys on record; Titanic exhibit opens in Old Orchard Mall and more.
Also in the news: Former Chicago top cop accused of sexual harassment; Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael is back in the hospital; Search continues for driver involved in 2-car wrong-way crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive this morning and more.
Also in the news: Alders reject plan allowing cops to have serious misconduct cases heard by arbitrators in private; More than a dozen City of Colleges of Chicago students are headed to South Africa; Shedd Aquarium welcomes new sea otter pup and more.
Also in the news: Police looking for suspect who attacked man with a knife in the Loop during attempted robbery; Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago employees to unionize; Barrington looking to add crossing guards at railroad crossings and more.
Also in the news:Marvel's Ironheart character to help Chicago spread the word on disaster preparedness; Two men facing charges for stealing copper after fire at shuttered steel plant; Family of organ donor recipient treating staff that saved his life
This week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines the national interest in Chicago tavern-style pizza -- razor thin, cut to squares and for some, putting traditional deep dish to shame. Author, media personality and pizza expert Steve Dolinsky provides some history on this Windy City mainstay, and Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu discusses three particular spots adding unique spins to tavern-style, and taking that crispy, savory circle to a whole new level.
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Also in the news: Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent for Christians across Chicago; Flight attendants picketed outside O'Hare Airport; Burbank man going to prison for stealing mail and more.
Also in the news: One man in custody after stealing semi-truck in Elmhurst; Kitchen fire in Des Plaines could have been caused by dog; It's Paczki Day! and more.
Also in the news: Thousands of rideshare drivers going on strike tomorrow; Two family members found dead in home in South Holland; South Barrington man could get five-year prison sentence for tax evasion and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Botanic Garden's Orchid Show has begun; Architectural Artifacts to close; Families homeless after fire at South Shore apartments and more.
Also in the news: The Palace Grill sustained extensive damage after fire; Thousands of dollars missing from Palatine PTA bank account; Rich Township High school celebrating food pantry success that benefits student families
Also in the news: New fareboxes being tested on some Chicago buses; A K9 getting upgraded equipment; Chicago Auto Show opens tomorrow and more.
Also in the news: Early voting in Illinois starts today; Electric vehicles will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show this weekend; 'Golden Girls' play heading to Broadway Playhouse and more.
Also in the news: Driver shot and killed on North Side; Glimpse unveiled of potential White Sox ballpark; Barnes and Noble to move into closed Walgreen spot in Wicker Park and more.
Also in the news: A caregiver has been charged with stealing more than 100 thousand dollars from an elderly client in Naperville; Bally's Chicago hit the jackpot in gaming revenue for the first time since opening five months ago; and preparations are underway for the 46th annual South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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On this week's episode, host and producer Jim Hanke previews this weekend's Chicago Auto Show with car enthusiast and WBBM editor Geoff Buchholz and CBS Radio's Jennifer Keiper.
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Also in the news: Orland Park mayor catches heat over comments on Israel-Hamas war; Anti-semitic flyers found on cars on North Side; Chicago Park District aims to fill more than 2,500 summer jobs; and much more.
Also in the news: CPS parents rallied over lack of bus services; Expert says Lurie Children's Hospital took the proper precautions in cyber attack; Chicago man dead after falling off roof in Gurnee and more.
Also in the news: CTU members at Latino charter schools have gone on strike; Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign has permission to march at DNC; 10 robberies occurred in five-hour span in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: New task force aims to create guidelines to treat trauma survivors; Two women robbed in Lakeview; Chicago River will be green soon and more.
This is an encore presentation of a previous episode from 7/24/23.
With “The Bear” creating hype and conversation around Michelin Stars and the food world, we dig in to discover the process behind how a restaurant receives one. We speak with Master Chef Graham Elliot about his experience as a chef and restaurant owner. As well as food journalists Samantha Nelson and Mike Gebert about their opinions on the dining scene in Chicago.
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Also in the news: Man in critical condition, dozens residents displaced after fire in Brighton Park; Special screening of White Sox doc held in Bronzeville today; CSO cellist leaving after 50 years and more.
Also in the news: Tom Skilling delivers his final Groundhog Day forecast; Indiana could put more research toward medical psychedelic mushrooms; After 16 years, 16 years since Lane Bryant murders still go unsolved and more.
Also in the news: Prayer vigil remembers Senn High School student who was shot; Pritzker ready to fund new migrant shelters, waiting on Johnson; Dolphins move in to new habitat at the Brookfield Zoo and more.
Also in the news: BP evacuated after power outage; Chicago Public Schools could start a week later next year; State of emergency declared in Dixmoor after three water main breaks and more.
Also in the news: Ventra app down after Metra changes fare system; New bill could limit drivers pulled over by police; Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant celebrates 100 years, releases new Explorer and more.
Also in the news: Off-duty Chicago firefighter shot when confronting people trying to break into car; New Field Museum exhibit focuses on problematic, prominent naturalist; South Side church received hundreds of bananas and more.
On top of the return of the fan-fueled Sox Fest in 2025, and the team's new history-making TV announcer John Schriffen this season, the South Side has been buzzing as of late with talk of a new potential home for the White Sox. Located where Roosevelt Road meets the Chicago River, The 78 is an as-yet-undeveloped site of a former rail and lumber yard, and would bring the team closer to downtown if they allowed their lease to run out at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2029. This week, host and producer Jim Hanke hears from WBBM sports reporter Rick Gregg, Chicago Magazine contributor Bob Reed, and Sox journalist Scott Merkin about the steady stream of excitement that's been building this month for the White Sox faithful.
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Also in the news: Chicago City Council to vote on ceasefire in Gaza; More than $8 million to be used to restore historic Chicago buildings; Two men and woman facing charges for robbing man on CTA platform and more.
Also in the news: Donald Trump remains on Illinois ballot; Multi-million dollar grant given to renew Great Lakes Region; Many young adults replacing alcohol with cannabis and more.
Also in the news: Macy's will continue to sell Frango; Rapper Common has released a new book; Ascension Saint Joseph–Joliet Hospital nurses to go on strike again and more.
Also in the news: Illinois leaders welcomed the help of a tech giant as they rolled out a new effort designed to make it easier for parents to find mental health resources for their kids; an animal shelter in suburban Tinley Park will remain closed after a fire earlier this month sent more than 100 animals to the hospital; and a common test used to decide whether breast cancer patients should get chemotherapy may be less reliable than once thought.
In other news: Commercial fire escalates in Evanston, leading to massive response; Boil order remains in effect in Wilmington; State approves construction of noise wall in Joliet.
In other news: 30-year-old agave at Garfield Park Conservatory starts flowering; OEMC and city colleges team up to offer career opportunities in public safety; Grief counselors assist Barrington High School community after student fatally struck by Metra train; and much more.
In other news: Several Catholic churches, schools closing in the area; Local elected officials, leaders discuss new plans for permanent Bally's casino; Local environmental groups oppose proposed city ordinance permitting mining on Southeast Side; and much more.
In other news: Flash flood warning issued in parts of Will and Grundy counties; Two charter schools run by Latino organization at the center of potential teachers strike; Aurora city staffer recognized for protecting guests at warming center from gunman; and much more.
In other news: Potential threat to Joliet school prevented by police; New treatment for the deadly Parvo-virus in dogs seeing good results; CPD officer avoids jail time for his role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and much more.
Also in the news: BP confirms that stinky smell coming from gas leak from a storage facility; Shortlist announced for James Beard award, includes some Chicago chefs; New contract approved for license plater readers in Evanston and more.
Also in the news: Toddler died after being shot in the head in West Pullman; Former Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher is suing a company in federal court; City looking to tighten regulation on Dollar Store placement throughout the city and more.
This year's annual report on Chicago Public Schools from the Office of Inspector General provided several headline-making findings, including financial woes from missing technology and potential embezzlement. This week, CPS IG Will Fletcher joins host Jim Hanke for a one-on-one discussion about the report, and what can be done in the future to combat and prevent similar issues.
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Also in the news: Norge Ski Club's jumping competition to kick off this weekend; Doctor urges men to get screened for prostate cancer; Remembering late WBBM reporter, anchor David Roe and more.
Also in the news: Postal worker facing charges for drunk driving, trying to rob Chicago police officers; Two men hospitalized after fight on CTA platform; RUSH University expanding mental health treatment program for veterans and more.
Also in the news: Cubs great Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer; Changes coming to Brandon Johnson's migrant housing strategy; Joliet mom left two young children in unheated car, charged with endangerment and more.
According to the National Health Institute, 1 in 5 people below the age of 65 report rationing insulin due to cost. This year Illinois’s new law, the Generic Drug Pricing Fairness Act, is in effect that restricts manufacturers and wholesale distributors from price gouging essential medicine.
In this episode, host Arielle Raveney unpacks what this law means, and how it reflects the current state of healthcare for millions of Illinois residents.
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Also in the news: 13-year-old injured after being shot in Garfield Park; Person in custody after shooting killed woman and three daughters in Tinley Park; White Sox reveal preliminary plans for new stadium and more.
Also in the news: Member of Mayor Brandon Johnson accused of shoving a Bloomberg reporter; Robbers arrested after stealing over $33,000 from Von Maur in Orland Park; New proposal could ban using natural gas in new construction, major renovations and more.
Also in the news: Will County declares an emergency as flooding continues; Aldermen want to delay vote of Gaza cease-fire resolution; Grayslake Middle School to be closed for several weeks due to winter storm damage and more.
Multiple suburbs of Chicago have now begun to pass ordinances responding to large numbers of migrants being bussed in from out-of-state. This week, Looped In: Chicago host and producer Jim Hanke speaks with WBBM reporter Carolina Garibay on what she saw and heard at the city's south loop landing zone. There, recently-arriving migrants were sleeping on buses, but spoke with Carolina about their hope for a brighter future here in the United States. This feed is delivering a truncated version, with the full episode and additional interviews available here.
Also in the news: Media gets a preview of Democratic Convention in Chicago; Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched org to help the city; Illinois expressway shootings down more than 30% last year and more.
Also in the news: Indiana man trapped in truck for 6 days is returning home; Bally's planned hotel tower needs to be moved; Jackie Robinson Park to be built in Washington Heights and more.
Also in the news: 6 gang members charged with murder of Rapper FBG Duck; Loyola Academy to add lights to football field; Pipes froze and burst in Chicago City Hall and more.
WBBM sports reporters Rick Gregg and Josh Liss join host Jim Hanke this week to recap the Chicago Bears' below-average 7-10 season, while tackling questions on Justin Fields' future as the team's quarterback, where the new stadium will end up and what glimmers of hope are there for 2024. Plus, you'll hear audio from throughout the 2023 season from coaches, players and staff, direct from Halas Hall.
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Also in the news: Ice jam has caused flooding of Kankakee River; Northwestern University developed method to prevent allergic reactions; Chicago police were involved in a shootout early this morning and more.
Also in the news: Texas Governor sends migrants regardless of Pritzker's plea to stop during the extreme weather; Janet Jackson is coming to Chicago on her 'Together Again' tour; Police looking for person who broke into three U of I frat houses and more.
Also in the news: Some electric vehicles having a hard time in extreme cold; 19-year-old woman accused of beating a 77-year-old woman; Metra Rock Island has extensive delays due to hitting a vehicle on the tracks and more.
Also in the news: What Chicago relief workers are encountering as they check on people in the middle of this extreme cold; A group of Black Chicago firefighters used Martin Luther King Jr. Day to shed light on their ongoing civil rights battle; and cold weather may have played a role in the death of a woman found outside the public library in Coal City.
Also in the news: 25,000 ComEd customers still without power; Pritzker urges Texas governor to stop sending migrants as dangerous deep freeze hits Chicago; Suburban school district data breach exposed active shooter protocols and more.
Also in the news: Pilot program of city shoveling snow for residents to begin next year; At least five liquor stores robbed last night and more.
Also in the news: Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel urges U.S. to overhaul immigration policies; 2023 was a profitable year for cannabis; Illinois secretary of state encourages people to use online DMV services and more.
Also in the news: Police could have the right to search a vehicle if it smells of cannabis; Two convenience stores robbed at gunpoint within 90 minutes last night; Food delivery driver shot in West Humboldt Park and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police officer wounded after burglary and shootout; Pritzker says state continues to offer Chicago assistance for migrants; Chicago-area man suing Facebook, more than a dozen women for trashing him online and more.
Also in the news: Former CPS assistant principal stole more than $250,000 from the school; A record number of people attended Lollapalooza last year; Suburban church gathering coats for migrants and more.
As multiple suburbs of Chicago have now begun to pass ordinances responding to large numbers of migrants being bussed in from out-of-state, host and producer Jim Hanke speaks with several guests this week about the latest update on this multi-layered and ongoing issue:
- WBBM's Carolina Garibay reports on what she saw at the city's south loop landing zone, where recently-arriving migrants were sleeping on buses, but spoke with her about their hope for a brighter future here in the United States.
- Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain describes the scene when an unannounced bus from Texas arrived last month in rural Elburn, and how his team has adapted to assist with future drop-offs in the area.
- Immigration advocate Lee Goodman voices his opposition to suburban communities passing migrant buses on to Chicago, arguing that most of these townships have enough available resources to handle the influx on their own.
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Also in the news: 9 hospitalized, including 6 children, following carbon monoxide leak on SE Side; Bollards a potential antidote to 'smash and grabs,' downtown alderman says; Suspended U of I basketball star suing to be reinstated during sexual assault allegations and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police warn of 8 burglaries reported over three-day period; Chicago Air and Water Show will be held early this year; Divvy will increase prices starting in February and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Inspector General addressing allegations of retaliation; After more than 50 years, FBI picking up case of missing Chicago girl; Chicago's civilian police oversight system looking for people to carry on work and more.
Illinois is the first state to tackle the issue on many social media-user's minds: what about the children? Starting in July of this year, kids involved in their family's lucrative vlog content are now required financial compensation for their time on the screen.
In this episode, host Arielle Raveney unpacks the specifics of this bill and how growing up behind a screen could effect these kids in the long run.
Mentioned in the Episode: Quit Clicking Kids | State Senator Koehler | IFC Counseling Chicago
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Also in the news: Chicago police officer shot in Gold Coast; United Airlines could move corporate headquarters to Denver; New sidewalk program allows property owners to share the cost of snow removal with the city
Also in the news: Highland Park shooting suspect will no longer represent himself in trial; Woman charged with child endangerment, drug offenses in death of teen boy; Several Illinois counties reporting higher COVID-19 rates and more.
Also in the news: The CTA Yellow Line is running again; Bolingbrook looking for people to shovel snow for senior residents; 5 Chicago colleges to be represented in National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and more.
Also in the news: Hanging death of Kankakee County Detention Center inmate being investigated; Local leaders sued over lithium ion battery plant coming to Manteno; A casino could come to Kenosha and more.
Also in the news: DeKalb County to discuss migrants coming through Rockford airport; Metra is changing its fare system; Former student suing Catholic school for sexual harassment by hockey team and more.
Also in the news: License Plate Reader installed at Gold Coast intersection; Opioid deaths remained high last year in Cook County; A CPD player playing for Pakistan National Team and more.
Also in the news: Vigil held for six-year-old Palestinian American boy who was fatally stabbed; Some health care systems requiring masks again; Blood donor gives blood for the 452nd time and more.
This is an encore presentation of a previous episode from 7/31/23.
Small, indie hot sauce brands are like the new homemade craft beer brewers of recent years. In the last quarter century, the hot sauce market has almost doubled annually, leading to a value of $3 billion in 2022. So why has this obsession with heat gathered so much steam? This week, host Jim Hanke speaks with hot sauce influencer Brian Ambs about current hot sauce culture, as well as High Desert Sauce Company founder Zac Perkins, whose trajectory took him from living on the streets to the biggest stage in sauce: the viral online series Hot Ones.
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Also in the news: Michigan City has their first Black mayor in office; Letter finally delivered after 80 years; Chicago couple becomes the first to get married in Cook County in 2024 and more.
Also in the news: Naperville Metra parking stations will charge new fees; Several first babies were born in the Chicago area this new year; More than 500 participated in Waukegan Polar Plunge yesterday and more.
Also in the news: A Chonkosaurus anniversary celebration is coming; Will County Board trying to stop demolition of old courthouse - even though work is underway; Man accused of killing teacher in DUI crash and more.
Also in the news: Woman shot after confronting carjackers; Fireworks displays will start off the New Year on six Chicago bridges; Illinoisans will not be allowed to vape indoors in 2024 and more.
Also in the news: Series of porn videos cost longtime University of Wisconsin chancellor his job; NextGen TV expected to give viewers 'a more immersive experience' when watching shows; Suburban bakery raising money for brain cancer with special cookie and more.
Also in the news: How to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 this holiday; Performance artist Pope.L, known for his 'crawls,' dead at 68; Naperville Barnes and Noble to close next month and more.
In other news stories tonight: Suspected drunken driver damages retail cooperative; couple found dead in Northwest Side residence; obituary pulled for being too harsh toward deceased mother; and more.
Chicago police are investigating a series of overnight armed robberies that happened in a little over one hour. Also in the news: Two Indiana men found a driver Tuesday who had been pinned inside his truck for days after crashing off Interstate 94; Starting on Wednesday, Chicago's Bally's Casino will be open 24/7; and a vehicle known as "Slim Jim" was found in the western suburbs after a cross-country journey.
As we approach a new year, host Jim Hanke welcomes several friends and previous guests of Looped In: Chicago to discuss what to expect in all things Cubs, White Sox, finance and auto news next year. Tune in to hear visits from Danny Parkins of 670 The Score, Jeff Gilbert of Detroit’s WWJ, and WBBM’s Rob Hart and Andy Giersher as they pontificate about their particular topics of focus.
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Also in the news: "Slim Jim" has been found, after a cross-country journey; Tuesday is the last day for couples in Cook County to apply to be the first couple to get married in 2024; and Malcolm X College is hosting Kwanzaa celebrations over the next week.
In other news: New study sheds lights on impact of evictions on renters; How to dispose of your Christmas Tree; FEMA awards $21.5 million to residents of Calumet City, south suburbs affected by flooding; and much more.
Also in the news: A far South Side man facing charges after he attacked a man in the Brainerd; Members of Chicago's City Council divided about the impact of Ed Burke's conviction and more.
Also in the news: Former paralegal with Chicago law firm is pleading guilty to federal fraud charges; Seniors-only DMVs open in south suburbs; 16 cases of E. coli confirmed to have come from Huntley high school and more.
Also in the news: 21-year-old man charged with murder of his mother in Joliet; Chicago activist helped catch man who assaulted several on CTA and more.
Also in the news: Illinois state looking for laws to protect bikers; Four people were hurt in a crash on the Far South side last night; Worlds Finest Chocolate could be moving to Indiana and more.
Also in the news: Chicago man stole over $4 million facing federal fraud charges; Cook County now offers free opioid antidote at 15 gas stations; Several people who suffered serious injuries in deadly hazmat disaster in Teutopolis are still far recovering and more.
Chicago-area photographer Lenny Gilmore has shot portraits of some of the city's most recognizable personalities, from Chief Keef and Chance the Rapper to actor Michael Shannon and hockey's Marian Hossa. But in 2015, while documenting a local roller derby team, a fire was lit within Gilmore to pursue roller skating himself. And last year, the love affair became a commitment to roller skating every single day, with Gilmore often documenting his adventures on social media -- blazing through sleepy neighborhoods, busy intersections and even late-night skates inside O'Hare. Now having clocked 500 continuous days of skating (and counting), Gilmore discusses today how he turned his perpetual passion into a new children's book, as well as how the Batavia native views his skills as passports to exploring the world. In tandem with this episode, keep an eye on our social media for video of Gilmore roller skating through our WBBM offices and newsroom, to celebrate his 500th skate day!
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Also in the news: Black firefighters filed new motion on 25 year-old civil rights lawsuit; Chicago police supervisor, facing demotion, has retired and more.
Also in the news: Chicago man released after 2011 murder case against him collapses; Indiana's governor's dog has died; Planned Parenthood of Illinois opening new health center downstate and more.
Also in the news: At least four more people sent to the hospital from migrant shelter where five year-old boy died; 'Home Alone' fictional pizza will come to life; Suburban bridal shop owner accused of taking and more.
Also in the news: The family of a Geneva high school student is raising funds after the student's death yesterday; the announcement that Nippon Steel is buying U.S. Steel has been met with disappointment from some in Gary, home of the company’s largest manufacturing plant; and a former house of worship is for sale and could be your new home sweet home.
2023 has come and gone. This year was big for the Looped In team - we rebranded from Courier Pigeon, and we had the privilege to cover so many stories and communities. In this episode, we are showcasing two extended interviews from episodes you as our listeners liked the most: Turtel Onli from "The Fight for Truth and Justice in Comic Books," and Dr. Denise Sandoval from "History on Wheels: Cruising Through Lowrider Culture."
These individuals showcase the power of community. Turtel is an independent publisher of comics with his company, Onli Studios. He brings afro-centric characters to life and even hosts an annual comic book convention titled "The Black Age of Comics." Dr. Denise Sandoval has spent 25 years documenting Lowrider culture and their history. She currently has an exhibit in the Smithsonian titled: Corazón y Vida: Lowrider Culture in the United States.
Mentioned in the Episode: Onli Studios | Corazón y Vida
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In other news: 5-year-old migrant dies while staying at South Side shelter; Teen shot in attempted carjacking in Homewood; Walgreens to close its Indiana clinics
Also in the news: Two man filing federal lawsuit against CPD for falsely jailing; Trains in Lake County will not be able to sound their horns; Antisemitic graffiti prompts Evanston-Skokie school district to implement diversity and tolerance training and more.
Also in the news: President of Illinois NAACP apologizes for migrants comments; Archdiocese to host annual Posada for immigration reform; Elgin teen was using marijuana when her car was hit by a truck in Bartlett and more.
Also in the news: CTA to prevent future instances like the Yellow Line crash last month; Former woman's shelter to become a landmark; There is an epidemic of kids 5 and under wounded or killed by guns and more.
Also in the news: Rosemont cracks down on buses that transport migrants; Uber drivers rallying for better safety protocols; Heartland Alliance is laying off employees and more.
Also in the news: Gary/Chicago International Airport to grow; Cook County residents can now see their property tax bills online; Man charged with discarding body of dead pregnant woman on a Lake County road and more.
Also in the news: Woman found burned to death in south suburban alley; Ukrainian Village buildings defaced with pro-Russian symbol; Missouri man suing Ashley Furniture after recliner caught on fire and more.
Though bowling has yet to reach official Olympic-level competition, Chicago's connection to the sport is long-held. And last month, a competitor from our area even become the best bowler in the world, as AJ Johnson -- who essentially grew up at Parkside Lanes in Aurora -- took home the gold medal in singles bowling at the Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile. On today's episode, WBBM sports reporter Rick Gregg sits down with Johnson at Parkside Lanes to discuss his incredible journey from Oswego to the Andes mountains, and why he feels bowling has yet to become an Olympic sport, despite its cultural popularity over the generations.
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Also in the news: Suburban roofing company accused of not keeping workers safe; Former gym teacher accused of sexually abusing elementary students; Hundreds of thousands gathered at Shrine at Our Lady Guadalupe in Des Plaines and more.
Also in the news: Released Cook County Jail inmates to get free state IDs; Man left behind debit card after allegedly shooting someone to death; Suburban school district wants to take over bussing students and more.
Also in the news: Nearly $9 million settlement approved in police killing wrong person; Santa and his elves on the CTA Holiday Bus met with CPS students; Brookfield Zoo welcomes two brown bear cubs and more.
Also in the news: Trash chute fire displaces residents of South Side high-rise; West Side woman charged with shooting 4 people, killing one; About 400,000 Chicagoans will participate in The Lady of Guadalupe and more.
Also in the news: Illinois hospitals warn COVID-19, RSV hospitalizations are up; Des Plaines man arrested for child pornography; 4 deaths reported at McHenry County Jail this year and more.
Also in the news: Semi-truck fire closed Columbus Avenue this morning; Closed Catholic school could take in migrants; Man facing charges after leaving child alone in hotel in Indiana and more.
Also in the news: Opioid recovery center for women coming to Joliet; Safety improvements coming to major Chicago intersection; Lawmakers looking to transform public transportation and more.
Also in the news: Bally's Casino showed no revenue growth for the third month; Shedd Aquarium welcomes new sea otter pup; Two men charged with attempted armed robbery outside of a Jewel and more.
Also in the news: One person dead, two police officers injured at house fire in Lawndale; Lake Geneva ice castles renamed 'Winter Realms' ; A dozen men arrested in connection with prostitution ring targeting 'Johns' and more.
Aside from full, edge-of-your-seat concert experiences, what set Beyoncé and Taylor Swift's concert films apart from the pack at the box office this year? Turns out they bypassed the studio system entirely, and brought both of their movies to audiences more directly. So what does this landmark move mean for the film industry going forward? On today's episode, host/producer Jim Hanke speaks with Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips about that topic, this summer's 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon, and more regarding the year in movies.
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Also in the news: Tensions are high on college campuses over Israel-Hamas War; Over the last 23 years, Chicago paid hundreds of millions of dollars in wrongful conviction cases; Man wounded while trying to get away from criminals and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Park District opens lifeguard program for the summer; After nearly 120 years in business, Vesecky's Bakery closes its doors; Researchers say CPS grads take longer to graduate college and more.
Also in the news: 3-year-old boy fatally shot inside Indiana home; CTA riders can use new chatbox to report issues, ask questions; Chicago limo driver murdered while working in West Side and more.
Also in the news: Michigan Avenue Neiman Marcus targeted in crash-and-grab burglary; Vending machine helps people donate food, items and more; Indiana man facing DUI charges complains about field sobriety test and more.
Christmas is almost here! As you brave the weather for holiday shopping, followed by a night of family TV viewing of yuletide favorites, do you know which famous Christmas icons have Chicago roots?
On today's episode, we explore the true stories behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as well as the famous window displays of Marshall Field's, and how their original, winged character and creativity inspired Christmas traditions throughout the years.
Mentioned in the Episode: Chicago Film Archives
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Also in the news: Construction is expected to resume today on the Brighton Park migrant tent site; Low-income residents may be eligible for reduced Metra fares; Scientist discovered planets that move along to music and more.
Also in the news: Advocates fighting for pipeline preplacement plan; CTA Holiday Train is now running; Today marks 65 years since deadly fires at Our Lady of the Angels Catholics School and more.
Also in the news: Overnight winter parking is now in effect in Chicago; Father of six-year-old boy killed in hate crime filing lawsuit; Human trafficking charges filed against Gary man who held woman against her will and more.
Also in the news: Route 66 museum to feature Paul Bunyon Giant statue; Evanston residents suing city over Northwestern Ryan Field; Suburban trustees looking to curb large number of pet rabbits and more.
Also in the news: Lawsuit claims discrimination of Black People's Gas employees; Pregnant woman, West Chicago firefighter among 6 injured in early morning fire; Travis Kelce wants to play with the Blackhawks and more.
Also in the news: Residents protest as winterized base camp goes up in Brighton Park; Illinois looking to return postal inspectors to the streets protecting postal workers; As you get older, the quicker time goes: scientist says and more.
Also in the news: With frigid temps outside, migrants say Chicago police kicked them out of station; Residents complain about noise, smells from Aurora facility; Near-record number of migrating sandhill cranes gather in Indiana and more.
Longtime Chicago sports media personality George Ofman, host of his own podcast -- Tell Me A Story I Don't Know -- has recently turned some of his best interviews over the years with fellow broadcasters, reporters, pro coaches and more into an intriguing new book of the same name. During this second of two episodes this week with Ofman, you'll hear audio from Tell Me A Story featuring conversations with celebrated Cubs play-by-play man Pat Hughes, Blackhawks National Anthem singer Wayne Messmer and sportscaster Peggy Kusinski.
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If you’re a lifelong listener to Chicago radio, you know George Ofman well. His nearly 50 years in sports journalism have brought him to WBBM, The Score and WGN, among other outlets. Now the host of his own podcast -- Tell Me A Story I Don't Know -- Ofman has turned some of his best interviews with sports broadcasters, reporters, coaches and more into an intriguing new book of the same name. During this first of two episodes this week with Ofman, you'll hear audio from Tell Me A Story featuring conversations with national sports icon Bob Costas, former White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti and previous Bears HC Dave Wannstedt.
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Also in the news: Issues with FASFA means less time to get offers ready; More people interested in getting concealed carry license; Nearly 20 miles of I-57 repaired and more.
Also in the news: Man stabbed at CTA Blue Line in the Loop; Chicago family rescued from mountain in Colorado; Kindergarten students surprised by NASCAR with new bikes and more.
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20 armed robberies committed Sunday throughout the city; HVAC company shares how to maintain your furnace; Illinois man wins lottery thanks to a mistake and more.
Also in the news: Brighton Park's migrant tent camp site undergoing further environmental testing; City warns not to use too much salt; Holly Jolly Trolley comes to Ravenswood over the weekend and more.
Also in the news: 1.8 million cars predicted on the Illinois roads this holiday season; Dozen gathered to remember Harold Washington; Former Illinois Senate President James “Pate” Philip has died and more.
Also in the news: Chicago's Berlin Nightclub closes amid stalled contract talks; Reward offered in search for robbers who attacked three in Munster home; More people adding marijuana to their Thanksgiving celebrations and more.
According to stats from the National Retail Federation, crime along Chicago's Magnificent Mile is down since 2020, despite viral videos of break-ins, crash-and-grabs and more seemingly painting a different story. So how are business development organizations and shop owners building consumer confidence, attempting to reverse stigmas, and working to attract more locals and tourists to Chicago's downtown? This week, WBBM reporter Brandon Ison provides compelling audio recorded in the Loop and Mag Mile on all of the above. You can also hear more on this subject on our recent nationwide broadcast "Audacy Conversations: The State of Downtown" moderated by WBBM's Cisco Cotto.
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Also in the news: Two young children hospitalized after being stabbed; Hundred of St. Joseph Medical Center nurses are picketing; Chicago to launch program that tickets drivers parked in bus lanes via cameras and more.
Also in the news: Evanston City Council approves Ryan Field rebuild; Gas prices going down ahead of holiday travel; Former judge accused of stealing from bank accountants of former Tuskegee Airman and more.
Also in the news: Palmer House Hotel lights its Christmas tree; Brookfield Zoo welcomes two Alaskan costal brown bears; Several dies after escaping pen, chasing dog-walker and more.
Nearly 75% of America's Native population currently reside in urban settings. In a move to recognize and push the advancement of that demographic, Illinois passed three separate bills this year to protect Native history and culture. But, how do these laws reflect the reality of Chicago's Native population, the third-largest out of all major US cities?
In this episode Looped In: Chicago host Arielle Raveney explores this question through dance by the Black Hawk Performance Company, and a conversation with Marne Smiley from the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative (CAICC).
Mentioned in the Episode: CAICC | American Indian Association of Illinois | Chicago Public Library
Singing and drumming heard throughout the episode is by the Little Priest Singers. The event was hosted by Dr. Dorene Wiese, President and CEO of the American Indian Association of Illinois. The grass dance history was recounted by Winfield Woundedeye.
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Also in the news: 1.5% increase in people flying through O'Hare and Midway airports this Thanksgiving; One dead after fire in Calumet Heights; New interactive map available during prescribed burn season and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will happen tonight; Millennium Park ice skating rink is now open; 'Temporary' casino at Medinah Temple could become permanent and more.
Also in the news: Two men charged with shooting death of River Oaks Mall security guard; No suspects in custody following death of man punch in the head outside of House of Blues; Former president of parent teacher org accused of stealing more than $10,000 and more.
Also in the news: 3-alarm fire engulfs Back of the Yards warehouse; Illinois residents to receive monarch license plate and more.
Also in the news: Family of Uber Eats driver who was shot and killed speaking out; New CTA budget does not come with fare hike; Mastermind who transferred thousands of pounds of drugs to Chicago, other cities still not found and more.
Also in the news: Charges pending against man after mental health crisis led to standoff; Natural gas rates to increase customers' bills about $9; Jennifer Hudson, Chance the Rapper, Quincy Jones to help open Ramova Theatre and more.
This coming March, the ballot box will see a vote on Bring Chicago Home, an ordinance to determine if taxes should be increased on the sale of high-end properties -- ranging from residences to office buildings, valued at $1 million or more -- in order to fund programs to battle the city's homelessness crisis. Today, host Jim Hanke speaks with guests on both sides of the issue: Former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, currently an adviser with the Illinois Policy Institute, says that this tax would fall directly on commercial real estate owners who are already seeing declines in value, while Dixon Romeo (executive director of Not Me We, a grassroots community group in South Shore) advocates that the increase in taxes is minimal, and that this move could raise a projected $100 million annually to fund permanent supportive housing.
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Also in the news: Ulta Beauty store damaged, burglarized this morning; Man who ran first state-wide high school chess tournament has died; Blackhawk Park to be renovated with more than $5 million and more.
Also in the news: Lockdown lifted after Proviso West student stabbed at school; Fewer migrants are staying in Chicago police stations ; Romeoville opening a Goodwill outlet store and more.
Each Tuesday we look at people and organizations doing positive things to help others. WBBM's Mai Martinez has this week's Difference Maker.
Also in the news: Pedestrian bridge being built in Mt. Prospect; Local chefs, students creating farm-to-table Thanksgiving dinner for seniors; Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum President/CEO retiring and more.
Also in the news: New Chicago public health commissioner chosen; Chicago firefighter killed in Lincoln Park fire; New live music venue coming to Rockford and more.
Also in the news: 2 food delivery drivers shot, one dead over the weekend; 4 armed robbers attacked 5 people in Goose Island; After the pandemic, downtown offices have recovered, changed and more.
Also in the news: Chicago cop charged with battery after encounter with teen boy on South Side; Chicago full-time employees to get more time off; Person running on the Day Ryan hospitalized and more.
This is an encore presentation of a previous Looped In: Chicago episode from July 2023, in honor Veterans Day.
Since 2008 the Chicago hub for Honor Flight -- a nationwide non-profit -- has flown more than 10,000 US veterans to Washington, DC at no cost, in order to pay respect to their bravery and sacrifice. And in recent years, Vietnam veterans (who have notably struggled with various aspects of PTSD) have become Honor Flight's main beneficiaries. On today's episode, we follow a veteran from Oak Lawn and his daughter on their journey with Honor Flight, and learn how the organization is benefitting these military heroes almost 50 years since their service.
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Also in the news: Former Chicago health commissioner to lead CDC division; DeKalb County turkey farm closing; Radio Flyer to open its first retail location and more.
Also in the news: President Biden is coming to Illinois today; Two Chicagoans facing felony charges for stealing mail, identities; Elgin Academy is closing after almost 200 years and more.
Also in the news: Semi-truck crashes into overpass, raining scrap metal down on Bishop Ford Freeway; Domestic violence, human trafficking survivors to get free cell phones; Late Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus died after having a stroke and more.
Also in the news: Lockport Township HS students could shift to shuttered high school building as repairs continue for collapsed ceiling; Many Brighton Park residents remain critical of City's proposed migrant tent camp; Off-duty police officer accused of being drunk, causing crash that killed woman and more.
On this second half of a two-part episode, longtime WXRT disc jockey Terri Hemmert chats with WBBM anchor and resident radio-history buff Rob Hart about her 50 years on-air in Chicago, and educating students at Columbia College about how music and civil rights intersect. Be sure to tune into our first episode with Terri, awaiting you in your podcast feed.
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For five decades, Terri Hemmert has been a voice that Chicagoans rely on not just for new music or Beatles factoids, but for being an advocate of the arts. Inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2010, she first joined the on-air staff of WXRT in 1973, becoming the first female drive-time host on a Chicago rock radio station. Still, she humbly admits that her giddiness to play records and connect with her audience pushed her career more so than blazing trails. Whether as a disc jockey or as an instructor at Columbia College, the city's appreciation for Hemmert as an educator is limitless, as shown last week, when 93XRT celebrated Hemmert's 50th anniversary with the station. In this first of a two-part episode, WBBM anchor and resident radio-history buff Rob Hart sits down with Hemmert to discuss her journey from small-town Ohio to the airwaves of Chicago.
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Also in the news: Man in custody after threatening Niles police and school; Hootie and the Blowfish coming to Chicago; CPD officer wounded when in pursuit of suspect and more.
The last 7 days of October marked National Magic Week, to honor the infamous Houdini. But in a world of technology and CGI, where does magic fit in?
In this week's episode of Looped In: Chicago, host Arielle Raveney visits a local, popular magic venue to see if wonder still exists in the modern world.
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Also in the news: Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa has resigned; Reckless conduct trial starts today for father of accused Highland Park killer; A grocery pop-up will appear in West Garfield Park today and more.
Also in the news: Columbia College part-time faculty strike continues; Today is officially Terri Hemmert Day; Second City alum to lead 'Beetlejuice' tour in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Riverdale mayor is under federal indictment; Head of National Association of Realtors resigned yesterday; Bobblehead of Barack Obama's election unveiled and more.
Also in the news: Free event to fix Hyundai cars that can easily broken into; Mayor of Riverdale indicted for allegedly lying under oath and obstructing lawsuit; Northbrook native to star in 'Company' musical revival in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Valpo graduate from India hospitalized after being stabbed at a Planet Fitness; Wedding ring reunited with husband and wife just in time for anniversary; City to ticket drivers with loud mufflers and more.
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Charges filed in fatal beating along North Michigan Avenue; Christkindlmarket to offer new reindeer mug at all locations; Northwestern Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital to treat hep C in pregnant women and more.
Also in the news: Convicted sex offender facing felony charges after missing child found in his home; Pregnant woman hospitalized after being hit by a paintball; Gas stations in Hammond will not be open after midnight and more.
From clothing stores to pharmacies, retail accounts for about one-fifth of Illinois' workforce and is the second-largest revenue generator in the state. So as crash-and-grab robberies (those that use the force of a large vehicle to break the entrance of a store) continue to rise, how does this affect our safety and our economy? This week, host Jim Hanke speaks with Rob Karr, President/CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association -- or, IRMA -- to find out how the organization works with state representatives to deter these ram-and-raid crime sprees, as well as balances the needs of both national chains and local independent stores.
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Also in the news: 2 killed, 4 others hurt in crash on southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive; Metra to host special holiday trains; Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the second straight year and more.
Also in the news: Landlord who killed 6-year-old Palestinian boy, injured mother pleads not guilty; More than 100 new U.S. citizens took the oath in Chicago; Part-time Columbia College faculty are on strike and more.
Also in the news: A wintry Halloween is coming to Chicago; Christkindlmarket has begun setting up in Daley Plaza; Des Plaines to host a pumpkin composting event and more.
Also in the news: Worker rescued from a construction site by firefighters in Lake Forest; Bodies of 16-year-old son and mother found at Matteson home; Two K9 officers awarded top prizes in a multistate competition and more.
Also in the news: Tae kwon do instructor charged with multiple counts of child pornography in Huntley; Second person in custody connected to home invasion and shooting in St. Charles; There are concerns over trivializing Day of the Dead celebrations and more.
Also in the news: Man arrested for a series of business break-ins in Joliet; UAW union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford; Union workers looking for support in boycott of North Side bar and more.
Also in the news: Thieves used SUV for a couple 'smash-n-grabs' overnight; Former President Barack Obama joining celebs for NBA docu-series; Chicago man facing federal charges in alleged COVID fraud scheme and more.
Also in the news: Charges filed against suspect damaging Halloween decorations; Woman accused of opening fire near a Chicago Police officer; Non-profit wants to end a 'mental health desert' on the South Side and more.
Also in the news: Two South American migrants charged with shoplifting; LGBTQ+ musical put on hold at Hampshire High School; Former school bus aide charged with hitting seven-year-old and more.
Just before passing away earlier this month, 104-year-old Dorothy Hoffner of Chicago completed a record-setting tandem skydive, potentially becoming the oldest person to ever do so. On this week's episode, host Jim Hanke showcases audio from WBBM reporter Nancy Harty -- highlighting interviews with both Dorothy herself and close friend Joe Conant -- learning how skydiving became a passion for Dorothy in her golden years. Plus, WBBM social media editor AnnMarie Welser discusses her experience filming the skydive from the plane.
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Also in the news: Chicagoans enjoy the warm weather today; Active shooter killed on the roof of Wisconsin middle school; U of I football fan saved by pair of first responders and more.
Also in the news: Summer-like temperatures to become cooler today; Oak Lawn AT&T store robbed at gunpoint; Chicago attorney under federal indictment on fraud charges and more.
Also in the news: Pro-Israel gathering sparks counter protest Pro-Palestine group; Evanston want to eliminate automatic increase on annual minimum wage and more.
Also in the news: Fatal crash shuts down portion of Stevenson Expressway; New Lake County administrator chosen; Illinois tollways could switch from transmitters to stickers and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police to receive higher annual raises; Moped rider in Joliet dragged for a mile after being struck by Jeep and more.
Also in the news: Chicago state worker fired over anti-Semitic comments on social media; Accused Delphi killer needs new defense team; trial could be delayed and more.
Also in the news: $1.9 million settlement announced for young musician accidentally shot by cop during pursuit of suspect; Dog rescue van struck a deer, fundraiser started to repair the car; Donor human milk bank to expand and more.
Also in the news: Chicago demonstrators demand end to fighting in Gaza; CBS 2 helicopter gets hit by a seagull; $100,000 lottery ticket sold in Aurora still not redeemed and more.
Also in the news: Alderman say Johnson admin needs to tell them about festivals, big events; CPS rescheduled enrollment tests after technical error; Bloomington zoo's python euthanized after rescue from fire and more.
Also in the news: Large crowd gathers for vigil paying tribute to 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy murdered in alleged hate crime; Budget proposed to help forest preserves and more.
Also in the news: Illinois program getting resources to fight opioid crisis; Chicago is once again the rattiest city; Animals rescued from Villa Park zoo after fire and more.
Also in the news: Funeral held for Muslim boy stabbed to death; Drivers reminded to be on the alert for deer and more.
Also in the news: Mayor Johnson will not go to the southern border; Jackson State University student from Chicago dead after a shooting at university apartment; Ford laid off a dozen more employees at Chicago Heights stamping plant and more.
Also in the news: Cicero kidnapping suspect led police on chase this morning; Carmel High School soccer team banned from state playoffs this week; New Aurora film festival coming next month and more.
Also in the news: Former child welfare caseworker convicted of failing to help Crystal Lake boy who was murdered in 2019; Chicago Bulls donating club building to Boys and Girls Club; Chicago man became the first customer to make a cellular phone call 40 years ago today and more.
Also in the news: Northwestern University Dance Marathon will be cut in half, not on campus; Taylor Swift concert movie is now in theaters and more.
Also in the news: Lyons police find millions of dollars in stolen shoes, electronics and more; President of Wisconsin's university system defending choice to spend nearly half million dollars in rebranding and more.
Also in the news: Two people hospitalized after shooting in North Lawndale; Suburban teen to be among others honored at White House; Advocates want bird-friendly measures for Chicago buildings and more.
Also in the news: 3 hurt, including firefighter, in North Side nursing home fire; Chicago man wrongfully convicted of 2006 murder exonerated; Manteno residents fighting Lithium battery plant in their backyard and more.
Also in the news: Joliet Township residents loudly voice concerns over possible migrant shelters; More than 1,200 signed a petition to end tardiness policy at Evanston Township High School; Police searching for two armed robbers who killed man in Lawndale and more.
Also in the news: Former Chicagoans now living in Israel share story about missing son amid conflict; Woodstock house explosion likely stemmed from ruptured gas main, officials say; 104-year-old record-setting skydiver dies and more.
Also in the news: Two men fatally shot in altercation at store; No civilian injuries reported after explosion levels house in Woodstock; Local director's film to premiere at Chicago Film Festival and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police have now ordered a River North nightclub to close one day after a fight outside its front door ended with a shooting that sent eight people to the hospital; Brandon Johnson prepares for his first budget address as Chicago's mayor; and a Chicago man was among nine people who were shot in a mass shooting near Pittsburgh.
Also in the news: Woman rescues lost kitten while running Chicago Marathon; Chicago's Columbus Day Parade to kick off today; New compound could help patients with eye conditions and more,
Organizers of the Chicago Marathon expected their 1,000,000th finisher to cross the finish line on Sunday. Also in the News: Hundreds gathered across the street from Chicago's Israeli Consulate Sunday afternoon to protest the Israeli government's formally declared war; Eight people were injured, four critically, in a shooting in River North early Sunday morning; and the CTA said they've finished the major track work as part of Phase One of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild.
In other top news stories today: Motorist killed in head-on crash; final preparations underway for the Chicago Marathon; girl's ice hockey is big in the Chicago region.
Also in the news: Florida man convicted of pretending to be grandson asking for bail money; Chicago Marathon will be Sunday; Affy Tapple celebrating 75th anniversary and more.
Also in the news: Man dead after shot inside of tow truck; Bears legend Dick Butkus has died at 80; AI image programs could cause lots of copyright issues and more.
Also in the news: Illinois State University faculty to unionize; Pumpkin spice Malort heading to shelves; Voodoo Doughnut will open location in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Director of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services resigns; City Council to vote on so-called sub-minimum wage for tipped workers; Legendary CPS music teacher has died at 95 and more.
Also in the news: District 207 School Board to receive over $44,000 from e-cigarettes settlement; University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium catches fire; Chicago area expecting a warmer, dryer winter this year and more.
More than 45,000 people will descend upon the city this weekend to compete in Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but what's it like to convey all that action over the air? Longtime WBBM sports reporter Josh Liss joins host Jim Hanke this week to provide expertise on his two-plus decades covering the event, and the backstories of particular runners that intrigue him. Plus, 2022's quickest Chicago resident to cross the finish line -- Dan Kremske -- describes his approach and what fuels him on his quest to make the U.S. Olympic team. Listeners can tune in starting at 7am to 670 The Score or on the free Audacy app for complete marathon coverage this Sunday, October 8th.
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Also in the news: Hate crimes and anti-Semitic incidents in Illinois increased in the last year; Oak Forest 4th of July fireworks could return next year; Five interactive art stations open along State Street and more.
Also in the news: New migrant shelter in Pilsen triggering resident angst; Alternative retail electric supplier sued for using deceptive, unfair marketing practices; Glendale Heights woman sentenced to jail for stealing over $100,00 through schemes and more.
Also in the news: 19-year-old Hammond man arrested after loaded handgun found in car at TopGolf; People with disabilities talked to Mayor Johnson about their challenges; Cook County looks to improve access to public wifi in less affluent areas and more.
Also in the news: Elk Grove Township Fire District has closed; Chicago man sentenced to jail time for attempting to have sex with a minor; Local theater company presents snippets of banned books and more.
Also in the news: Police searching for man who tried sexually assaulting a woman in her Washington Heights apartment; Maintenance man called hero for rescuing family from fire; 71-year-old man with disabilities to run Chicago Marathon with a friend and more.
Also in the news: Federal lawsuit filed by man who spent 33 years in prison; Police looking for suspect who abused dog in unincorporated Will County; Illinois Fire Marshal inspecting haunted houses and more.
Also in the news: The Signature Room is closing; Cantaloupes recalled in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan; Migrant shelter in Gage Park broken into and more.
Also in the news: As migrants continue to arrive, Johnson doubles down on Chicago's sanctuary city status; Man shot on CTA Red Line; Police uncover body-piercing operation in high school bathroom and more.
Also in the news: Logan Square Farmers Market growing even bigger; Fiancée of shooting victim turning to DuPage County board for answers; Indigenous Cultural Trail being dedicated at Indiana Dunes and more.
Some have called 2023 a “summer of strikes,” with almost 300% more total union-related walks off the job than last year. And while WGA and UPS have reached agreement terms, SAG-AFTRA and the United Auto Workers remain on the picket line, asking for better compensation in comparison to company leadership. On today’s episode, Detroit-based auto reporter Jeff Gilbert of WWJ Newsradio joins host Jim Hanke to discuss how UAW’s current strike has involved workers at a few Chicagoland plants, why this strike is so unprecedented, and whether we see an end in sight. And for further context on today's discussion, revisit our episode from earlier this year, about Chicago's own history with unionization.
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Also in the news: Chicago man involved in Capitol unrest sentenced to 10 days in prison; Chicago police found baby in West Town; Haunted doll exhibit coming to Chicago History Museum and more.
Also in the news: Charges dropped for Chicago man wrongfully convicted of 34-year-old murders; 9 cases of e-coli linked to Huntley High School outbreak; Jack O'Lantern World coming to Lake Zurich and more.
Also in the news: Man beaten and robbed in the middle of the day in Bucktown; Illinois official makes adjustments to new 'Skip the Line' program at DMVs; Cook County to install solar energy system at no cost to qualified homeowners and more.
In other top stories tonight: Two charged in murder-for-hire plot; Sen. Durbin visits with striking UAW workers in Bolingbrook; suffering Chicago Bears fans marvel at this weekend's blowout; and more.
In other news: Five years later, family of missing postal worker continue to seek answers; Local Latino group advocating for increased child protection; 15-year-old boy critically injured after fellow teen crashed stolen car.
In other top stories: Mayor Johnson's nominee for top cop gets more committee screening; ham-filled semi rolls over on expressway; and more.
In other news: Semi carrying 36,000 pounds of ham involved in crash in southwest suburbs; Concession workers at Wrigley Field vote to authorize strike; Man found dead after hours- long standoff in south suburbs, and much more.
In other news: Naperville hires more fire personnel to deal with mental health; Indiana man arrested for murder mistakenly released from jail; Chicago man receives 12 year prison sentence for smuggling trying to smuggle Fentanyl through LA airport.
Two persons of interest in the murders of four family members in their Romeoville home over the weekend were located Wednesday in Oklahoma.
Also in the news: The Cook County Medical Examiner says a man found inside a Glenview home was stabbed to death; residents of Calumet City, Dolton and Burnham are continuing to mop up from severe rainfall on Sunday; and McHenry County’s top prosecutor says the first day the State of Illinois went to a no-cash-bail system resulted in “absurd and incoherent” results.
In other news: North suburban woman found guilty of not taking care of her son after he received a heart transplant will receive a new trial; Longtime Asia on Argyle sign removed from Uptown Red Line stop; Teen found with gun near Tinley Park high school.
In recent weeks, many Chicagoland libraries have received anonymous bomb threats, forcing them to close and be searched while the communities they serve aren't allowed access to the literature and services the libraries provide. On this week's Looped In: Chicago, host Jim Hanke speaks with WBBM reporter Bernie Tafoya about the latest info on these hoaxes, as well as journalist Alison Cuddy, whose recent podcast series about the Chicago Public Library's 150 year history provides some context on other eras where threats have occurred.
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Also in the news: Former NFL player Sergio Brown posted to social media after death of his mother ; Today is Voter Registration Day; Mayor Johnson says won't be intimated after threats against public libraries and more.
Also in the news: Alderman wants to keep Riot Fest in Douglas Park; Chicago Gourmet food festival returns this weekend; 49-year-old woman dead after hit-and-run in Joliet and more.
Also in the news: Floods cause landslide in Dolton yesterday; Illinois ends cash bail as Pretrial Fairness Act begins; Coalition demands reforms to National Association of Realtors and more.
Also in the news: Two students robbed while walking home on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus; Chicago alderman not happy about weekend's Mexican Independence Day disruptions; Guinness Taproom, restaurant to open later this month and more.
Also in the news: Ford's Chicago plant workers wondering if they will join UAW strike; Illinois orgs giving $23 million to plant trees in disadvantaged communities; Advocates sound off after public libraries targeted with threats and more.
Also in the news: City Council considering tax incentive to expand Revolution Brewing ; Monee family searching for pet wallaby; Maywood man facing charges in theft from Oakbrook Center and more.
Also in the news: 26 people injured in southwest suburbs after tent collapses during gathering; City Council approved $33 million grants to shelter migrants; North Side food pantry opening new location and more.
Also in the news: Chicago will study idea of a municipally owned grocery store, mayor says; Metra, PACE and CTA could merge into one agency; University of Illinois Chicago accused of discriminating against Palestinian-American students and more.
Also in the news: 3 male suspects burglarized smoke shops, cannabis dispensary throughout Chicago area; Private school advocates rallied to renew tax credit scholarship; Support group started for people who have lost a loved one to an overdose and more.
Also in the news: Funeral services for fallen Chicago Fire Lieutenant Kevin Ward held today; Wave of bomb threats directed at Chicago, suburban libraries; Season extended at McHenry Outdoor Theater and more.
Also in the news: Democrats got first look at Democratic National Convention 2024; Three endangered guitarfish join Shedd Aquarium; Rare green comet can be seen this week and more.
Also in the news: Highland Park 'poverty simulation' called off after backlash; Buffalo man who set fire to his mother's car due in court; Aerosmith cancels tour stop in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Chicago first responders mark 22 years since Sept. 11 terrorist attacks; Mother charged with aggravated battery after kicking, biting, slapping officer; Obama Foundation scraps Tiger Woods golf course project and more.
Also in the news: Black Restaurant Week has begun in Chicago; Two businesses vandalized by as many as 15 people in Andersonville; Two injured after fire in a South Side high-rise building and more.
Also in the news: Black Restaurant Week has begun in Chicago; Two businesses vandalized by as many as 15 people in Andersonville; Two injured after fire in a South Side high-rise building and more.
Also in the news: Gotin opening a $2 billion plant in Manteno; Chicago Bears CEO promises list of future stadium locations soon; Kroger CEO assures no stores will close after merger and more.
Also in the news: Johnson suggests moving migrants to tents; Study to compile information about fatal traffic crashes; Taste of Chicago starts today and more.
Also in the news: Mundelein music fest to allow open marijuana consumption; Indiana man facing felony charges after delaying liftoff of medical helicopter; Disney 100 exhibit coming to Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Ordinance to end so-called sub-minimum wage ; Army Corps Engineers recommend to remove 9 dams on Fox River; Chicago accountant sentences to 13 years in prison on fraud charges and more.
Also in the news: Highland Park planning a 'poverty simulation' at a country club; Oswego residents against proposed cricket stadium; Albertsons and Kroger looking to sell stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers and more.
Also in the news: CPS administrator making over $200K a year exits after IG finds she committed COVID fraud; ComEd accused of improperly raising customers' bills; Teachers at Chicago High Scholl for the Arts suspend strike and more.
Also in the news: Bally's doing test run of temporary Chicago casino location; Chicago Housing Authority being sued over deal to turn public housing land into Chicago Fire training facility; Small businesses expo coming later this month and more.
Also in the news: Man drowns on final day of Chicago's beach season; Bally's temporary casino could open this weekend; Woman beaten, held against her will by boyfriend in Gary and more.
Also the news: 30-year-old man who fired a gun into a park is free; Algonquin man charged with 45 counts of child pornography; Evanston employers allowed more time to adjust to new requirements and more.
Also in the news: South Elgin High School community mourns tragic deaths of 2 students; Steppenwolf Theatre to lay off 12% of staff; Bike the Drive held this weekend and more.
Also in the news: 2 South Elgin high school students killed in Bartlett car crash; Highland Park pickleball tournament returning; CPD honors families of fallen officers and more.
Also in the news: Metra trains, road closed during police search for armed robbery suspect; American Airlines flight attendants picketed at O'Hare Airport yesterday; Chicago's Labor Day Parade will be held Saturday and more.
Also in the news: Man locked two firefighters in his basement where the floor was covered in gasoline; Lockdown lifted at Dundee-Crown HS after no credible threat found; New rules issued to implement SAFE-T Act and more.
Also in the news: Friday Morning Swim Club canceled remains summer events; FEMA increases presence in Chicago area after disaster declaration; 'Super blue moon' will appear tonight and more.
Also in the news: Huntley restaurant ordered to pay employees more than $105,000 in back wages and damages; ComEd goats thanked for their hard work; Man tried to kidnap 8-year-old boy yesterday and more.
Also in the news: More than 40 car breaks-in happened in recent weeks; Chicagoans do not want NASCAR Street Race to return; Lawsuit filed against Indiana Department of Corrections and more.
Also in the news: Police still investigating source of gunfire that injured two at Guaranteed Rate Field; Father of Highland Park shooting suspect to go on trial; Baby penguin at Shedd Aquarium growing up and more.
This summer, the city has seen floods and record breaking heat, is this our new normal?
In today's episode, we take a look at what climate change looks like in Illinois, and how the country's first ever floating eco-park has a nature based solution to reduce it's impact.
Mentioned in the Episode: Wild Mile
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Also in the news: 29 women sue National Association of Realtors alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination; Flight made ground stop at O'Hare after mechanical issue; Iguana found after three weeks away from home and more.
Also in the news: Migrants return to police stations after being removed due to sexual misconduct allegations; Cancer survivor to do triathlon this weekend to show 'a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence'; Chicago Water Taxi to return and more.
Also in the news: More CPS students with special needs on shortened bus routes this year, others still waiting for service; Westmont Metra Station closed all weekend; Kenosha man who was shot by a police officer filing federal lawsuit and more.
Also in the news: 'Corn sweat' to blame for higher heat, humidity in rural Illinois; Mayor Johnson on the lookout for a new health commissioner; Ukrainians in Chicago celebrate 32nd anniversary of country's independence and more.
Also in the news: Some residents of Far South side apartment complex say landlord locked them out; College of DuPage faculty could strike; Chicago firefighters took fallen officer's son to his first day of school and more.
Also in the news: Blocks of ice are selling like hotcakes at Pilsen business; Illinois trying to train more women for construction jobs; 16-year-old charged in death of motorcycle and more.
Also in the news: Pritzker signed law dealing with preventive care services; 1 dead, 2 wounded after shooting on the West Side; Union Station in Gary to become new technology and educational training center and more.
Also in the news: A citizen alerted police to two suspected armed robbers at a Walgreens; Naperville ending commuter parking permits at Metra station; First ever Golden Games Special Olympics hosted today and more.
Also in the news: At least two school districts adjusting class schedules due to the heat; White Sox considering leaving Chicago when lease expires, report says; Evanston could raise minimum wage and more.
Also in the news: Oak Park library closes buildings after bomb threat; Gurnee library also closed for 'emergency'; Suburban art teacher fired after controversial social media activity; Major Taylor will be honored with a 30-mile bike ride and more.
Chicago has seen a lot of fast cars lately. With NASCAR racing through our streets and Formula one revving up to begin, we take a look at the slower side of car culture.
Lowriders have been around since the 1940's, but did you know there's more to this group than just beautiful cars? In this episode, we explore the community behind Lowriders and bust some pop culture myths surrounding these vehicles.
Mentioned in the episode: Damage Auto Werks
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Also in the news: Today is the first day of classes for Chicago Public Schools; Bolingbrook police officer shot during confrontation; Two teens, 16 and 19, dead after Glenview shooting and more.
Also in the news: Police investigating the death of 8 year-old boy after gun accidentally discharged; Bill to bring healthy food to low-income parts of the state; The 6th annual Aurora Uke Fest returns and more.
Also in the news: Thunderbirds revamping performance for this weekend's Chicago Air and Water Show ; Body of swimmer lost in Lake Michigan found; Convicted felons can apply for some Illinois casino jobs and more.
Also in the news: Police union wants some disciplinary cases to be decided in private instead of using Chicago Police Board; Chicago Public School to be renamed after White Sox player; Naperville restaurant that employs people with special needs to close and more.
Also in the news: A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases being investigated; Alsip man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime at Lake in the Hills bakery; Air and Water Show starts this weekend and more.
Also in the news: No one is in custody after a shooting outside a south side funeral home left at least two men in critical condition; a Sunday night brawl erupted in the Emergency Room of the University of Chicago Medical Center; and students at Deerfield and Highland Park high schools will now be required to pass through metal detectors.
In other news: Northwest suburban woman to take part in research related to Long COVID; Chicago native playing the role of Michael Jackson in musical; Tools being stolen from work vans and trucks, CPD warns; and more.
In other news: Hyde Park woman lends a helping hand to newly arrived migrants; Central Illinois man to do ten years in prison for setting fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic; Opening dates announced for Christkindlmarket ; and much more.
In other news: Hammond gas stations to close in overnight hours; Crews searching in Lake Michigan for missing Winnetka swimmer; School year begins for state's 2nd largest school district.
Also in the news: Three former Northwestern baseball staffers are suing the university; movement grows to give Trailside Museum of Natural History a new name; and a man is dead after a domestic incident in Glenview.
It's been 30 years since anti-apartheid activist and politician Nelson Mandela visited Chicago. In this episode we look at the decades leading up to the end of the apartheid in South Africa through stories and images from retired activist Joan Gerig.
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Also in the news: Larry Snelling chosen as new Chicago police superintendent; Lil Durk concert evacuated, robbery and stabbing ensue; Three people hurt during house party in Elgin
WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore talks about Dr Ngozi Ezike, President and CEO of Sinai Hospital Systems, who was a guest speaker at the City Club of Chicago luncheon, to discuss her current missions, looking back at her role as Director of Illinois Department of Public Health, and more.
Also in the news: Arlington Heights School District suing Meta; Carol Sharp, a onetime foster child, becomes the Night Ministry's next leader; Construction will make it harder to view The Bean and more.
Also in the news: At least 55 people dead in Hawaii wildfires; South Side driver dies following shooting, car flipping over; Loretto Hospital staff end strike and more.
Also in the news: Dozens spent the night at a convention center after hotels evacuated on Maui; Walgreens using classical music to deter loitering; Florida official criticizes end of cash bail in Illinois and more.
Finding new applications for unused suburban office space, overcoming a fear of retirement and AI is changing how students learn.
Also in the news: Fox River dam in Batavia to be removed; Illinois State Fair's 'butter cow' unveiled; Land sold to CTA as part of Red Line extension and more.
Also in the news: Niles will use feral cats to control the rat population; Joliet passed an ordinance that forbids tinted-windows on vehicles; Highland Park home suffered major damage after fire and more.
The birth of a baby is a perfect time to get started on their financial future, ESPN places a bet on gambling and the case of the missing 401K.
Also in the news: Family of teen injured in a hit-and-run asking for help in finding suspect; Northwestern's Ryan Field will not host concerts; Chicago mail carriers demanding better security as robberies increase and more.
Armed robbers held up staff and customers at a fast food restaurant in the Brighton Park neighborhood early this morning. WBBM’s Mike Krauser has the story
Also in the news: Will County Sheriff's office to report vehicle thefts; People are returning to the office in the Chicago area, but not near pre-pandemic levels; Lollapalooza attendees can claim lost items and more.
All around the country, workplaces of different fields are walking out, striking and unionizing on a scale we haven't seen for decades. This got us thinking: Why do workers strike? Is there a pattern to be seen of these events throughout history?
In this Episode of Looped In, we explore the history of labor movements in our country and answer these questions with expert guests Dr. Steve Macek and Kim Kelly, journalist and author of the book "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor."
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Also in the news: Panel grants St. Adalbert's preliminary landmark status, but challenges remain; Fewer people were arrested at Lollapalooza this year than in the past; Illinois could be getting a new flag and more.
A shooting investigation on the Dan Ryan Expressway caused quite the disruption to the morning commute.
The city has released the number of arrests and ordinance violations that occurred during this year's Lollapalooza in Grant Park.
Loyola University’s famous century-old nun is getting ready to celebrate another birthday. WBBM Newsradio's Nancy Harty reports.
Also in the news: Trucks and work vans targeted in series of thefts; South Side restaurant gives teens involved in ‘takeovers’ a second chance; Couple giving away clothing to those in need and more.
This week's Made in Chicago features a Hyde Park sneakers shop. WBBM's Lisa Fielding has their story.
Charges are expected soon following a shooting in the Portage Park neighborhood Saturday that left an eight year-old girl dead.
Also in the news: NW suburban man shoots and kills wife, dog then turns gun on himself; Child severely burned, 3 others hurt in boat fire on Chain-O'Lakes; Local researchers may have found treatment for Chron's Disease and more.
It was wet and muddy for those attending the Lollapalooza Music Festival. WBBM's Carolina Garibay reports.
Elected in 2016, Raja Krishnamoorthi was one of the stronger voices raised on Capitol Hill in favor of a commission to investigate the violence and motivation behind the January 6 insurrection. Illinois Congressman, Raja Krishnamoorthi sits down with WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore to discuss former President Trump's third indictment, filling job vacancies, and more.
Also in the news: SAG-AFTRA members demonstrate in the Loop; 10 bells dedicated at University of Chicago; Glendale man charged with filing a false police report and more.
A vigil was held in Lake Station Thursday night for the ten German Shepherds that died last week while being transported from O’Hare Airport to a K9 training facility in Michigan.
Also in the news: Chicago police say July's shootings and homicides were down compared to 2022; Parents, students just learned about massive security breach at Crown Point Community School system; New bells being installed at UofC's Mitchell Tower and more.
As thousands of festival goers descend on Grant Park, one organization is making sure everyone is staying safe and educated about the opioid crisis.
Also in the news: Deaths of 10 police dogs prompts calls for independent investigation; Royal George Theater could be redeveloped; Nonprofit group to upgrade community pools in Western Springs and more.
Also in the news: Federal agent robbed at gunpoint in the Gold Coast; New report says Illinoisans paying more for marijuana; Lollapalooza begins today and more.
Also in the news: Would-be burglar scared off by Cook County Sheriff officer by firing her gun; Vigil to honor 10 German shepherds that died while being transported to Michigan; Electric vehicle innovation hub broke ground in Decatur and more.
Also in the news: 50 years of partnership between Chicago and Osaka celebrated; Flights from O'Hare Airport to Veterans Airport in Marion started yesterday; A car pulled from water in Will County and more.
Also in the news: Two more busloads of migrants to arrive in Chicago; Endangered Hellbender Salamander found by Purdue University biologists; NASA aircraft flew over Chicago today and more.
Also in the news: Company behind Hawthorn Woods water system failure making public apology; Emmett Till National Monument site being unveiled today; Several emaciated dogs found on boat downstate and more.
Also in the news: Pride flags vandalized in Evanston; New hotline for those seeking abortions part of new Pritzker initiatives; Scientist breaks down trend of fans throwing things at artists and more.
Also in the news: Loretto Hospital workers on strike; 27 smash-and-grab burglaries have occurred over the past two months on South and Southwest sides; Memorial service for police dog killed in line of duty to be held today and more.
Also in the news: New report shows more stolen cars are being recovered by police; Adler Planetarium debuting a new exhibit; Late former sheriff's police investigator will be dramatized in a movie series and more.
Also in the news: One dead and six hurt after boat hit a break-wall in Lake Michigan; Bill to name Route 66 a National Historic Trail; 15-year-old hospitalized after crashing bike into police car and more.
Also in the news: High heat advisory in effect through tomorrow evening in Chicago area; 2-year-old man facing charged after firing gun into the air near his home; Natural gas caused explosion, fire in Oak Park apartment building and more.
Also in the news: CFD respond to ammonia leak at SW Side ice making facility; Explosion at Oak Park apartment building injures one resident, displaces several more; 2 women, juvenile steal a small fortune in iPhones and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Fire Department warns open fire hydrants could cause problems; 14-year-old boy charged with robbing multiple victims at gunpoint; Chicago dog walkers would rather have rain than heat and more.
Also in the news: Senior citizen killed in a hit-and-run on the North side; Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz has died; Daily air service to and from O'Hare Airport starts next week and more.
Also in the news: Richton Park wants to host the Bears; One-month old boy found unresponsive at home in South Chicago; Boat rental owner arrested after throwing customer's phone into the lake and more.
Also in the news: Woodlawn residents frustrated over migrant shelter; Chicago police officer was shot last night In Englewood; Fire started by a gas grill in Hampshire yesterday and more.
Also in the news: Police investigating shooting of a trans woman; Indiana looking to close gas stations overnight; National monument to honor Emmett Till and more.
Also in the news: Grandson of community leader shot and killed; Naperville apartment deemed inhabitable after fire; Beyoncé performed in sold-out shows this weekend and more.
Also in the news: Race to Mackinac begins this weekend; Ravinia remembers Tony Bennett; Plans for Guinness brewery in Chicago advance and more.
Also in the news: 14-year-old boy dies days after Jeep plows into Hinsdale restaurant; Sesame Street to help Cook County children about how drugs affect their families; Local doll shop anticipates spike in Barbie sales prior to movie release and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden released from the hospital 1 year ago; Nearly 2,000 striking actors, writer and supporters marched in Chicago; Vintage signs could be protected under new Chicago ordinance and more.
Also in the news: Congress Theater getting new life; Family of woman who died of opioid abuse wins $6 million ; Workers struggling to get along with coworkers as they head back to the office and more.
Also in the news: Attorneys claim hazing ran rampant throughout Northwestern athletic department; Chicago police looking to increase paid leave; A cow who was seen running around Niles has been adopted and more.
Also in the news: Blue Line construction begins Sunday; Survey gives Chicago miserable bike-safety rating and ranking; Report shows home prices are falling in certain areas and more.
Also in the news: Illinois Supreme Court rules in favor of Safe-T Act, elimination of cash bail; Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern hit with 1st lawsuit from hazing scandal; Park District to begin a rolling rec program and more.
Also in the news: Joliet police shoot, injure armed suspect; Kayaker safe after stranded in Lake Michigan; Illinoisans could receive money from Instagram lawsuit and more.
Also in the news: Ides of March singer Jim Peterik collapsed while performing in Des Plaines; Attorney Ben Crump to represent NU players who were victims of racism, hazing; Trespassers frequenting Bears' old Arlington Park property and more.
Also in the news: Man took his own life after accidentally shooting his wife in Bolingbrook; Vice President Harris celebrated Jesse Jackson's life's work; Lake County Sheriff's Deputy praised for taking impaired drivers off the roads and more.
Also in the news: Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as head of Rainbow PUSH; Police looking for driver who killed bicyclist in Lincoln Park; Starbucks Chicago Roastery employees filed for a union election and more.
Also in the news: Three finalists named for new CPD superintendent; 11 tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area Wednesday; Windy City Smokeout festival is underway and more.
Also in the news: Anti-violence groups demonstrate in Daley Plaza; Make-up Batavia 4th of July fireworks show rescheduled for August; CTA reports best numbers since the pandemic and more.
Also in the news: West Chicago man led police on an extremely slow car chase; At least 50 gallons of gasoline leaked from gas station in Rolling Meadows; Ribfest returning to DuPage County Fairgrounds and more.
Also in the news: Glen Ellyn woman charged with felony animal neglect; Indigenous art to be featured at Goodman Theater this weekend; Actress Judy Greer to perform at the Steppenwolf Theater and more.
Also in the news: Three people dead, more wounded after Greyhound bus crash; Chicago man fired after reporting sewage flooding at local restaurant; Water boil order lifted in Lake County and more.
Also in the news: Some NU faculty members urge time out for stadium project after football scandal; Kane County launching new DUI problem-solving court; New penguin chick at Shedd Aquarium and more.
Also in the news: Rapper G Herbo facing misdemeanor charges; Congresswoman financially supporting an Evanston Homeless shelter; Kane County Fair returning to St. Charles and more.
Also in the news: Romeoville man is facing felony charges in connection with a home repair scam; Auto repair garage selling gasoline as it prepares to close; Illinois is breaking tourism records for hotel revenues and more.
Also in the news: James Lewis, the only suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, has died; Airplane made an unexpected landing at O'Hare due to passenger disturbance; A mural re-dedicated to three firefighters who died 38 years ago and more.
Also in the news: Austin residents complain they haven't gotten enough help from the city; Pilsen public pool finally open; Former suburban police talks about policing in the suburbs and more.
Also in the news: Illinois could lift ban on sale of fireworks; Lake County Sherriff K9s receive bullet and stab proof vests; West Nile virus mosquitos reported in Glenview and more.
And other stories: City could owe drivers for 'excessive sticker fines'; Anime convention coming to Rosemont this weekend; Belvita bars recalled and more.
In other news: CPD searching for armed robbery crew on NW Side; IDPH introducing new process to change gender on birth certificate; Spectacular fireworks a no-show in western suburb
In other top news this evening: Fireworks show in western suburb is a big bust; Sen. Durbin warns about cancer-drug shortage; Chicago Park District hosts fairy houses at outdoor garden; and more.
Also in the news: A Little Village man is due in court Wednesday for a bond hearing after allegedly shooting his wife and daughter to death and wounding his son; Officials believe fireworks are to blame for three fires on the Southwest Side; and the FBI has offered a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to the whereabouts of a 2-year-old Michigan girl.
In other top stories this afternoon: Formerly incarcerated people demand better treatment for inmates; man critically injured when firework blows up in his face; beaches closed after sewage released into Lake Michigan; and more.
Also in the news: Cooper Roberts' family is preparing for tomorrow's anniversary of the Highland Park parade shooting that killed seven people and permanently changed their lives; NASCAR roared through Grant Park despite heavy rains Sunday, and fans seemed to feel it was worth the wait; and the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Chicago Fire Department have asked residents to leave fireworks to professionals this Fourth of July weekend.
In other top stories Friday: Air travel expected to be robust this holiday weekend; a collar county wants to pay farmers to keep some corn up as snow breaks; Chicago marks 20 years since a deadly porch collapse; and more.
In other news: Visitation held for U of I grad killed at German castle; Number one pick Bedard to transform Blackhawks organization; Police officer credited with saving woman from drowning in Lake Michigan.
In other news: Advocates blast state's decision to cut back health care program for undocumented immigrants; Illinois's political leaders react to Supreme Court's decision on Affirmative Action; Retired judge accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from former Tuskegee Airman to face criminal charges, and much more
In other news: Indiana state trooper killed while pursuing stolen car; Chicago Board of Education plans to rename three schools; Blackhawks celebrate Draft Day, and much more.
In other news: Chicago air quality still in "very unhealthy" category; Aurora the latest suburb showing interest in hosting Bears stadium; CPD search warrant system may see some improvement; and much more
Western suburb emerges as another option for Bears; Robbins teen charged with last year's murder of fellow teen in forest preserve; Some Highland Park residents will mark July 4 privately this year, others will attend public events.
Also in the news: Chicago's public health commissioner admits that the extent of the smoke descending upon Chicago caught her office off guard; Traffic flow will be stop and go for the new few months in a section of Mount Greenwood as a new street project is underway; and a Park City man has been charged in a hit and run accident early this morning that killed two horses on West Casey Road in unincorporated Grayslake.
Bears president confirms lack of progress in stadium negotiations with Arlington Heights; Two CPD officers in South Side traffic stop; City assisting urban gardeners in order to eliminate food deserts.
In other top stories today: Amtrak's higher-speed rail debuts on Chicago-to-St.-Louis line; Chicago officials say more summer jobs are needed for young people; some neighbors complain about pickleball courts in suburb; Cook County assessor got a decrease in his home's assessment; and more.
Also in the news: Residents of Northwest Indiana have been turning up their noses since yesterday when many of them reported smelling a sulfur-like odor; An Arlington Heights business group is hosting the Chicago Bears' CEO for a discussion Monday night; and a rash of carjackings on Chicago's South Side has police warning residents to stay alert.
In other news: Lake swimming safety expert offer tips to prevent drowning; Kane County Clerk pushes back against voter fraud accusations; NASCAR race street closures will begin Sunday in and around Grant Park, and much more.
In other news: Air quality alert issued for ground ozone; Man admits to killing boyfriend then burying him in backyard; Fake dog meat focus of group's veganism campaign
In other news: Colony of honeybees makes appearance at farmer's market in Daley Plaza; Body of woman pulled from Lake Michigan near Foster Beach; Metra to begin major renovations at south side stations, and much more
In other news: Prosecutors request new judge in murder case of CPD Officer Aréanah Preston;15,000 librarians expected to gather at national conference in Chicago; Tickets for NASCAR Street Race to start at just over $3,000, and much more
In other news: New list ranks best hospitals for kids in Illinois, across the nation; CPD hopes new footage will help find suspects wanted in fatal shooting at South Side restaurant; O'Hare workers raise concerns about NASCAR race, and much more.
In other news: Mayor of Naperville pays tribute to U of I graduate killed at German castle; Navy Pier to host NASCAR simulator event; Chicago victims of gender-based violence eligible for $1,000 grants
Also in the news: The field house in Gage Park will become temporary housing for more than 300 migrants by July 1; free lunches are now available weekdays at at hundreds of Chicago Public Schools; and a vigil was held last night for the victims of the shooting in Willowbrook over the weekend, in which one person was killed and 22 people were shot.
Dead body discovered in Lake Michigan near Loyola Beach; Chicago to receive $7 million for series of monuments, including installation for victims of police torture; Chicago's Movies in the Park series debuts tonight
Also in the news: Chicago is closer than ever to putting up a long-discussed memorial honoring victims of police torture in the city; a daylong Juneteenth Celebration continues this hour at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center; and a man in the western suburbs is fighting plans for an industrial park, which he says would include destroying hundreds of oak trees.
In other news: NASCAR street closures piling up as race weekend nears; Illinois nursing shortage will only get worse, staffing agency fears; Boosting students' reading comprehension remains ongoing battle
In other top stories this afternoon: Chicago Police Board recommends firing of sergeant in humiliating wrong raid; Bears continue demolition of Arlington Heights racetrack; former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson celebrates his birthday with cash giveaway; and more.
NASCAR event an extension of Chicago's culture of 'traffic violence,' critic says; Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs showcases artists with disabilities; Pullman community planning large Juneteenth celebration
In other news: Civic Federation recommends Chicago City Council be cut in half; LGBTQ+ ministry of Archdiocese of Chicago celebrates 35th anniversary; Activists question city's policies on migrants; and much more.
Historic West Side home, built in 1869, catches fire: CFD; Cook County Jail detainees caught with drug-infused paper; Chicago Park District pools set to reopen this month
Also in the news: Members of the Chicago Park District board have formally signed off on two music festivals, including Riot Fest, despite concerns and opposition from those living around the parks; a popular suburban restaurant, which closed down a couple of years ago, has re-opened to the delight of its fans; and Chicago alderpersons gave preliminary approval to more than $9 million in payments to settle lawsuits against the City, mostly involving the police.
In other news: NASCAR representatives to address concerns of City Council; Man charged after shooting himself during nightmare; McDonald's goes all in on Grimace with nostalgia-infused birthday meal
Also in the news: Streets will be closed all over downtown later this month to prepare for the city's first NASCAR race; A nightmare recently landed a Lake Barrington man in the hospital -- then jail; and kids with autism will have a chance to learn how to sail when the only national autism sailing camp comes to Chicago for three days next week.
Waukegan mayor reportedly reaches out to Bears, pitching city as potential new home; Illinois sees increase in out-of-state abortion patients in the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned; Man shot and killed on West Side
In other news: Chicago police say they kept events safe over weekend; Illinois governor cracks down on book bans; ex-judge facing more trouble for allegedly bilking elderly veteran of savings; and more.
In other news: City freezes move of migrants to SW Side; Railroad construction to delay suburban Metra line this week; South suburban children's hospital hosts prom for ill teens
In other top stories: Motorist critically injured in I-57 crash; suspect identified in Indiana jail fire; Sen. Durbin urges greater access to cancer drug; and more.
In other news: Four hurt, including 3 children, in multi-car crash on South Side: CFD; American Lung Association says Illinois should move EVs only; Muddy Waters MOJO Museum receives $1 million grant
Also in the news: Almost one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Planned Parenthood and state officials are highlighting new legislation that aims to protect the privacy and safety of people seeking abortion care; Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Schools officials and the Teachers Union have jointly announced an expansion of the administration's parental leave policy; and the Village of Deerfield says a developer has ditched plans, for now, to annex and redevelop the Baxter Healthcare Corporation campus.
In other news: Missing Logan Square woman's boyfriend facing charges connected to her death; Chicago mayor meets with Bears brass; Salmonella outbreak in Illinois linked to ground beef: IDPH
In other news: New report shows dismal results regarding Hispanic students' success at CPS; Historic bridge hit by trucks again despite posted warnings; Batch of counterfeit goods seized at O'Hare; and much more
In other news: President Biden planning a Chicago visit later this month; Amtrak applies for federal funding to expand Chicago to NYC service; Car of missing Chicago woman found with body inside; and more.
Also in the news: An employee of an organization that donates cadavers to medical schools says he's being singled out for voicing concerns about the condition of some of the bodies; Chicago Sky ownership has welcomed new investors to the fold, including the co-owner of the Cubs; and a couple of local chefs have won awards known as the "Oscars of the culinary industry."
In other news: Temporary migrant shelters in schools could serve communities in the long term, organizer says; Oakbrook Terrace fighting removal of red light cameras near Oakbrook Center Mall; Cause of death revealed for college football player from LaGrange.
Also in the news: A 60-year-old Round Lake Beach man faces obstruction of justice charges for allegedly hiding an ATV that crashed and critically injured the 40-year-old driver yesterday; Doctors and first responders in Ukraine are getting a vital gift from a suburban hospital, as they treat victims of the war with Russia; and an investigation by ProPublica and the Chicago Tribune details how a former Chicago police officer was able to get 44 traffic tickets dismissed.
Kenosha man found dead in Chain O’Lakes after hours-long search; Chicago hosting tonight's James Beard Awards; Mundelein man busted with over 8,000 fentanyl pills.
In other news: Two teens accused in shooting death of Waukegan coach appear in court; Swifties hyped for highly-anticipated Taylor Swift show; Police respond to man on roof with swastika flag in Humboldt Park; and much more.
In other news: 14-year-old boy killed, 4 others wounded in South Side shootout; Taylor Swift fans wait in line for hours to buy concert merchandise; UpRising Bakery owner permanently closes business after facing controversy, vandalism
Also in the news: State police investigators are reportedly now handling the inquiry into a fatal shooting early this morning by police in south suburban Blue Island; Chicago's business community says it wants to commit resources and energy to lowering violent crime in Chicago; and Cook County leaders raise the "Progress Pride" flag above Daley Plaza.
In other news: Johnson praises 'nimbleness' of Chicago police over the sometimes violent weekend; NASCAR legends pay visit to Chicago racing course; Loop pedestrians being warned of nearby nesting falcons
In other news: Community activists protest spending millions more for 'migrant problem'; Northwest suburban junior high school science teacher retiring after setting record; Chicago's first heat wave of the year keeping air conditioning specialists busy; and much more
In other news: Four wounded in South Side drive-by shooting; Man convicted in 2018 abduction, rape and robbery gets 100-year prison sentence; Former counterfeiter now renowned Chicago artist
In other news: Chicago City Council committee approves permananent outdoor dining program; Chicago Botanic Garden given $21 million to continue conservation work; Shelter in place order lifted in Joliet following a manhunt for burglary suspects; and much more
In other news: Two hospitalized following pepper spray incident at Six Flags; Metra begins new schedule for 2 of its busiest lines; CPD issue community alert on Far North Side following series of break-ins.
In other top news: a study finds fault with a Chicago community policing program; Arlington Heights honors fallen soldiers; and more.
In other top stories: a 2-year-old girl accidentally shoots herself; Memorial Day event s held across Chicago area; police beef up security in wake of Highland Park parade shooting.
In other News: Gunshot prompts closure of North Avenue Beach; Local AARP officials concerned about layoffs at senior assisted living company; Latino music festival returns to Grant Park, and much more
In other news: Cook County judge throws out City's lawsuit against Gary gun shop; FBI increases reward to solve Hammond teen's 2005 murder; Longtime Pilsen hotdog stand vandalized
In other news:Organization provides boating safety classes; New visitors center opens on the "Mag Mile"; Illinois lawmakers reviews state's latest budget proposal; and much more.
In other news: Woman facing charges for allegedly stealing over a million dollars from Illinois DCFS; Registration for CPS summer programs open; Man fatally shot by police while having mental breakdown; and much more.
In other news: Parts of the Chicago area could soon see a 'flash drought'; Arrest made in connection with antisemitic vandalism in Highland Park; Mayor Johnson holds first meeting with City Council; and much more.
In other news: Algonquin pleads guilty to murdering mother and stepfather; 'Of The Earth' sculpture exhibition debuts at Morton Arboretum; CPD reducing former Mayor Lightfoot's security detail
In other news: Man accused of driving car into future abortion clinic in downstate Danville; CPD cuts ties with training company run by a former colleague of former superintendent; Arrests made after early morning fire in northwest suburban church; and much more.
In other news: Aurora spraying pesticide for spongy moths; Pfleger says churches who do not help curb violence should lose tax-exempt status; Beloved Chicago bar owner, LGBTQ+ activist dies
Also in the news: Two men are recovering after a shooting last night in the parking lot of a Menards in Bridgeview, and police are still looking for the shooters; West Side Story returns to Chicago this summer; and a Lindenhurst woman is in line for nearly $1 million after a 2020 explosion inside of an Antioch restaurant.
In other news: Police in Racine, Wisconsin shoot and kill person after traffic stop;12-year-old Romeoville boy graduates from junior college; Chonkosaurus back in the spotlight on World Turtle Day
In other news: Mayor Johnson announces his pick for deputy mayor in charge of public safety; CPD hosts gun turn-in events at five locations throughout city on Saturday; Daley Plaza's Food Truck Fridays starts; and much more.
In other news: Two new residential high-rises coming to Fulton Market area; Dog killed in Barrington Hills house fire; Federal government joins City of Chicago to fight homelessness; and much more.
In other news: Vigil held for four northwest suburban high school students killed in car crash; Free school meals program for students on the way; $10,000 worth of goods stolen from South Side skateboard shop; and much more.
Chicago firefighters union looking to get deal done with the City; Man fleeing police crashed car into home, escaped through the back on foot; Oscar Mayer puts iconic ‘Wienermobile’ name in rear view mirror
Also in the news: The U.S. Supreme Court declined — for now — to block a new law in Illinois that bans assault-style weapons; a mural honoring the history of the Pullman Porters was unveiled at the Pullman National Historic Park; and one of the most colorful vehicles on the road is rolling under a new name.
In other news: Mayor Johnson addresses residents' concerns over housing migrants in Chicago; Famous Chicago hotel under new ownership; Man shoots his brother at suburban restaurant before turning gun on himself
In other news: West Side residents to want one of their own to fill Cook County Board seat vacated by new mayor; Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments challenging assault weapons ban; and Girl found in North Carolina after being abducted by mother six years ago
In other news: Will Mayor Johnson retain Dr. Arwady; Proposed bill would crack down on deepfake pornography; What's a 'pneumonia front'? You'll find out Tuesday
In other news: Chicagoans react to Johnson's first speech as mayor; Students at suburban middle school consume edibles with cannabis; and Counselor advises students to start early for college application process
In other news: 1 killed, 2 hurt in shooting at Dolton park; Abortion rights activists protest Downtown; Child influencers in Illinois would have new protections under proposal
In other news: Young girl hit by car in Franklin Park after years of demands for more stop signs; New program uses basketball as tool for youth violence prevention; Police continue search for gunmen responsible for shooting five people on South Side; and more.
Also in the news: A public vigil is scheduled tonight for Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston; some west suburban workers remain in limbo after they were abruptly let go last month when their employer filed for bankruptcy; and young people and their adult allies want the State of Illinois to commit hundreds of millions of dollars to providing jobs for young people this summer and beyond.
Also in the news: A woman charged with hitting other women with a baseball bat on the Northwest Side is scheduled to appear in court today; the Honor Flight program carried its 10,000th veteran to Washington, D.C., yesterday; and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is back in Chicago today to take part in the first event tied to his inauguration, which is set for Monday.
Also in the news: A solemn tribute was held Wednesday morning, honoring fallen police officers in Cook County; some LGBTQ bars in Chicago have been getting some criticism -- and some praise -- for their decision to stop carrying Bud Light and other Anheuser Busch products, after the company tried to distance itself from a transgender Tik Tok-er; and employees at the Museum of Science & Industry moved closer today to unionizing.
In other news: City Council committee approves more than $50 million in funding for migrants; Indiana gas tax to increase; Chicago man charged in robbery of letter carrier
Also in the news: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says a new surge of migrants being bused to Chicago from Texas has left the City strapped for resources and shelter; Dozens of students from Chicago schools help CPS welcome iconic Mexican figure to Daley Plaza; and cicadas will make an earlier-than-usual appearance in the Chicago area.
In other news: FAA says no to plan spread out evening jet noise at O'Hare; Satanic minister sues City after denying his request to deliver invocation at council meeting; Soldier Field hosts opening ceremonies for Special Olympics 2023 Spring Games
In other top stories: Waukegan high school volleyball coach dies in roadside shooting; U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin pushes for trauma care for children; Aurora firefighters honor local nurses; Special Olympics kicks off at Soldier Field; and more.
In other news: Gun store owner gives Naperville leaders ultimatum to end ban on assault weapons sales; Certain Metra lines experiencing delays after Amtrak derailment; Illinois leads country in number of tornadoes thus far in 2023
In other news: Another violent incident on CTA property; Chicago Park District cuts ribbon on news buildings and park; and City leaders focus on plan to prevent violence this summer
In other news: Classes cancelled today at Glenbrook South HS after Thursday's fire; Gun discharges on CTA South Loop platform during attempted robbery: CPD; Lightfoot does not intend to fill vacated aldermanic seat.
Also in the news: Rideshare drivers in the Chicago area are calling out their employers Uber and Lyft and made their voices heard at a protest outside Uber’s offices on the Northwest Side; A "top dog" on Chicago's restaurant scene is celebrating a milestone; and a Glenbard West High School student was taken into custody and charged last night after they allegedly made a bomb threat at the school.
Also in the news: Chicago police warning of robberies involving dating app; Chicago shelter takes in 20 dogs from suspected puppy mill; Identification of dead victims in I-55 dust storm crashes could take weeks.
Also in the news: A 34-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department is coming out of retirement to lead the city's police force; One of nature's most colorful sights is in full bloom in Will County; and Willis Tower, the tallest building in Chicago, celebrates its 50th birthday.
Also in the news: "ComEd Four" convicted on bribery charges; Three Chicagoans participate in popular TV baking show; and Chicago Park District offers bonuses to recruit more lifeguards
In other top stories: Bank robber sprays irritant; state police sorting through deadly I-55 pileup; police seek robbery suspect from CTA attack; and more.
Also in the news: New Illinois secretary of state has legislative agenda; Nearly 300-old tree cut down at Lincoln Park Zoo; Elderly Norridge man brutally beaten in his backyard.
Also in the news: An excerpt from WBBM's exclusive interview with Mayor Lightfoot as she wraps up her term; Suburban flag football teams get a day at Soldier Field; New taco shop opening on Near West Side just in time for Cinco de Mayo.
Also in the news: Crisis averted despite car plowing into South Side daycare; Chance the Rapper coming back to Chicago; Lincoln Park Zoo bids fond farewell to ancient, dying oak tree and more.
Also in the news: Two people dead after shooting at a Burbank restaurant; Meet the gadfly who harangues the City Council and paints umbrellas; Anti-bullying bill approved in Illinois Senate and more.
Also in the news: Middle school students helped Morton Arboretum plant trees; Walgreen customer dodged a skimmer scam at ATM; Loose cow was captured in Niles and more.
Also in the news: WATCH: A cow runs down a sidewalk in Niles; Man arrested after breaking into a temple and causing destruction; Metra passengers 18 years-old and younger to get free rides today and more.
Also in the news: Former Kane County clerk indicted after improperly using nearly $120,000 billed as COVID-1 relief; Flavored nicotine products could be banned in Cook County; Endangered plovers have returned to Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Illinois rolling out homeowner loans program; Pizzeria operators ordered to pay $250,000 in back pay and damages to workers; Lewis University, St. Augustine College to merge and more.
Also in the news: Artist and crew plants tulips to bring attention to redlining; Man carjacked at gunpoint in White Castle drive-thru; New Chicago Fire training facility breaks ground and more.
Also in the news: Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to not run for re-election; Home Run Inn Pizza selling crust-only pizzas; Illinois traffic deaths down from last year and more.
Also in the news: Illinois Department of Public Health employees accused of setting up a 'yearbook' making fun of cannabis users; Northeastern Illinois University avoids a strike; Lakeview man in $8,000 dispute with Peoples Gas over gas regulator relocation and more.
Also in the news: Two men held up at knife point when they thought they were responding to a dating app; At least 4 people robbed on the West Side Saturday night; Cubs invite cancer survivor to hang out with players and more.
Also in the news: Dolton police investigating what led to police shooting and killing a man; On this day in 1855, immigrants and Chicago cops clashed in the 'Lager Beer Riot'; Group looking to expand services and resources to victim of crime and more.
Also in the news: Illinois public schools could require full-day kindergarten; City must rehire, pay workers fired over refusing vaccine, state board rules; Peak of meteor shower is coming and more.
Also in the news: CPD interim superintendent announces retirement; New hotline to alert on future disturbances by young people downtown; More than three dozen housekeeping staff laid off before forming a union and more.
Also in the news: A shooting took place at the Arlo Chicago Hotel last night; Berwyn police warn about potentially violent gathering at North Riverside Park Mall; Cannabis dispensary workers strike, demand better wages and more.
Also in the news: Chicago's Urban Prep High Schools must turn their facilities over to CPS; New study provides new insights into COVID long-haulers; Activists planning protests with 2024 Democratic National Convention 16 months away and more.
Also in the news: Nearly 20% of CPS schools could see budget cuts; Tech experts says AI is still a long way from becoming self aware; After investigation, retired priest being reinstated and more.
Also in the news: Lake County is suing the nation’s largest insulin makers; Chicago Aldermen have given preliminary approval to allow urban farmers to sell what they grow to the public; 'The Office' cast members are reuniting at Navy Pier this weekend and more.
Also in the news: CPD warns teens after last weekend's unruly downtown crowds; Martial art of capoeira, yoga now offered to juveniles at detention center; An Illinois man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for a sextortion scheme and more.
Also in the news: Chicago alderman insist young people need to help solve issues with violence; Gary man sentenced to two life sentences for bank robbery that lead to death of retired deputy; Freshman will represent the U.S. at the Wrestling World Championships; and more.
Also in the news: All lanes of the Indiana Toll Road shut down due to fire; One person dead, one injured after attempted carjacking ; Harold Washington documentary in the works and more.
Also in the news: Person killed by a car on outbound Dan Ryan Expressway had fallen out of their car; New record store opening in Hyde Park; Artistic director of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater Barbara Gaines is stepping down and more.
Also in the news: Man critically stabbed on Museum Campus; Three men accused of posing as utility workers in Naperville; Eastern Illinois University faculty suspending their strike and more.
Also in the news: Businesses in the Loop are exceeding 2019 economic levels; Outrage continues over South Side Walmart closings as community threatens to stage boycott; Parking permits could be changing for White Sox fans and more.
Also in the news: Warm Chicago temperatures could be one for the record books; Two people robbed while trying to buy a car through Facebook Marketplace; Local bicycle shop says warm weather brings big business and more.
Also in the news: Mundelein High School and village police are investigating alleged hazing involving some members of the baseball team; The magnolias have begun to bloom; Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson has concerns about NASCAR event and more.
Also in the news: Warm weather sweeps Chicago this week; Lightfoot, Johnson to discuss the Democratic National Convention today; Reward offered for information about fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl and more.
Also in the news: Walmart to close four stores across Chicago, effective Sunday; Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson lays the groundwork for his inauguration; Lake County Sheriff K-9 helped make an arrest and more.
Also in the news: Interim police chief recommends firing of officer who fatally shot teen; Indiana parents whose teens receive gender-affirming care consider leaving state; Aldermen approved increase in city management employees' salaries and more.
Also in the news: Police investigating stabbing outside Morse Market in North Side; Gas prices are rising across Chicago area; Firefighter injured in extra alarm fire in Bridgeport and more.
Also in the news: Governors State University to strike tomorrow; Rideshare driver shot at a passenger who didn't pay inside a movie theater; Illinois students lead in AP test participation, performance and more.
Also in the news: Political experts analyze Johnson victory; FBI issues warning about rise in "sextortion" cases; and Cardinal Cupich supports gun buy back event
Also in the news: Naperville residents to receive funding to help restore yards damaged by 2021 tornado; Coroner catalogs how rising overdose deaths look in DuPage County; 29 CTA stations to gain facility improvement
Also in the news: Lori Lightfoot greets her soon-to-be successor Brandon Johnson; CTA promises to update 29 L stations; Northwestern Memorial Hospital doctor donated a kidney to educate patients and more.
Also in the news: Election night glitch in Kane County responsible for online votes going down; Indiana has banned all gender-affirming care for minors; 'Drowsy driving' more common than you may think, AAA says and more.
Also in the news: SWAT situation at Trump Tower ends with no injuries reported; New retail pop-up show to honor the Air Jordan shoe; Chicago police union president 'willing to talk' with new mayor and more.
Also in the news: 2 Chicago firefighters injured fighting Gold Coast high-rise fire; Brandon Johnson elected as Chicago's new mayor; Walter Payton's son trying to identify who saved his son's life and more.
Also in the news: 5 students taken into custody after Highland Park High School put on lockdown; New app to help users answer questions about bruises on children; Lakeview hot chicken joint to open a national chain and more.
Also in the news: Chicago mayoral runoff election is today!; National Weather Service confirms an F-1 tornado hit Addison last week; California man facing federal charges in Chicago for wire fraud and more.
Also in the news: Local Boy Scouts troop helps food pantry; White Sox home opener brings in fans; Allergy season has begun and more.
Also in the news: Chicago State University faculty on strike today; Taft High School teacher charged with stalking Mayor Lightfoot; McDonald's has closed offices amid layoffs and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson resolving his unpaid water bills; Lake in the Hills bakery searching for a new location after controversy; Fans gather at C2E2 at McCormick Place and more.
Also in the news: Local politicians offer polarizing reaction to Trump indictment; More 7-Eleven stores have been targeted by armed robbers; New survey shows 2/3 of Chicago parents are worried about shootings at children's schools and more.
Also in the news: 62-year-old man charged with a hate crime after a months-long campaign of harassment; Cook County may have lost residents, but not as quickly as previously thought; Cubs fans returned to Wrigley Field for the home opener and more.
Also in the news: Sports betting will be coming to Wrigley Field, just not today on Opening Day; Advocates for transgender people work to memorialize Elise Malary; Scammers pose as pastor, ask suburban congregation for donations and more.
Also in the news: Major construction underway on the old Michael Reese Hospital site in Bronzeville; Student turns himself in after stabbing of 2 other University of Illinois students; A former Indiana pizza delivery driver who saved kids from fire being honored for heroism and more.
Also in the news: One of Nashville police officers credited with stopping mass shooter has Chicago roots; Chicago State, Eastern Illinois and Governors State Universities' faculties to go on strike; Lincoln Park residents split over having pickleball in a park and more.
Also in the news: University of Illinois mourns beloved squirrel killed in accident, Historic window being restored at South Loop church, Three downtown historic high-rises to be converted for other uses and more.
Also in the news: Contractor charged with bribing a Cook County official; This winter's snowfall has been unusually mild for much of Chicago region; Petition filed for clemency for man arrested for 1908 murder and more.
Also in the news: Eastern Illinois University faculty announce strike; Peoples Gas could increase about $12 a month; Long Grove bridge hit for the 45th time in three years and more.
Also in the news: Two armed robberies took place at 7-Eleven stores 20 minutes apart; Man in Indiana is dead after he tried to stop his van from rolling away; Illinois man who was a contestant on 'Family Feud' now faces a murder charge and more.
Also in the news: Waukegan police have called off search for 21-year-old sailor; Wildlife rehab center found a hawk choking on a squirrel; Advocate Health Care will no longer require masks and more.
Also in the news: New report shows information about Buffalo Grove murder-suicide; Pepper and egg sandwiches are a Chicago Lenten food staple; Illinois Senate approved bill requiring affordable housing to have air conditioning and more.
Also in the news: Over 40 dogs rescued from a hoarder house in northwest Indiana; Illinois could deny state grants to libraries that ban books; Muslim charity prepares meals as Ramadan begins and more.
Also in the news: Abandoned guinea pig found in Evanston park; Enrollment continues to rise at the City of Colleges of Chicago; Southern Illinois’ Prairie State Energy Campus accused of polluting without a permit for 10 years and more.
Also in the news: Finalists for new CPD board submitted; The 42nd annual Shamrock Shuffle will be held this weekend; Arlington Heights resident claims mayor was cozy with Bears management and more.
Also in the news: Real estate group suing Lightfoot Administration for blocking property development; Black Chicago trailblazer Ed Gardner has died; Chicago well prepared to contain spread of potentially dangerous fungus, city’s top doc says and more.
Also in the news: Nature Museum employees to form a union; Lineup for 2023 Lollapalooza released; National Weather Service looking for public to help alert severe weather and more.
Also in the news: Man arrested for alleged stealing a funeral home van with a body inside; Des Plaines eases restrictions on keeping chickens; Skokie police partnering with social workers and more.
Also in the news: Two teenage boys from Central Illinois are dead after a sledding accident in Colorado; World's largest paper snowflake at exhibit at Northern Illinois University; New exhibit honors Illinois service members who died in the line of duty during the Iraq war and more.
Also in the news: Dozens of people lost their homes after a Palatine apartment building caught fire; Chicago Park District accepting summer job applications; Chicagohenge kicks off spring today and more.
Also in the news: Chuy Garcia endorses Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor; Suburban bakery that was harassed for drag show expects to close; Field Museum scientists discover new variety of hummingbird and more.
Also in the news: Man barricades himself inside Park Ridge home, creating over 12-hour standoff with police; New exhibit allows CTA riders to go back in time; UofC graduate students to form a union and more.
Also in the news: State prosecutors charge two people in an Illinois Lottery "scratch-off" scheme; Ravinia announces full slate of summertime concerts; Activists concerned about forest preserve handling of wild coyote, and more.
Also in the news: Chicago City Council expands use of video surveillance — and automated tickets; Elmwood Park High school students, parents express frustration after last week's alleged gun incident; 7th grader from Hinsdale headed to National Spelling Bee and more.
Also in the news: Northwest suburbs strongly disapprove of finalized national rail merger; Northwestern Medicine hopefully about double-lung transplants; Autographed baseball returns to boy and more.
Also in the news: Land for Route 53 to be used as green space instead; City Council wants city to shovel sidewalks where owners don't; Chicago continues its national search for new Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and more.
Also in the news: Public Transit agencies say commuters are not using trains and buses to return the office; New computer technology is coming to Chicago's two major airports to help planes; No word on when justices of the Illinois Supreme Court will rule on the legality of SAFE-T Act and more.
Also in the news: Trial begins today in ComEd bribery case; Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on the SAFE-T Act; Chicago Fire to build a new training facility on the Near West Side and more.
Also in the news: Displaced Taste of Chicago shifted to September, after NASCAR event; Chicago man sues Buffalo Wild Wings over boneless wings; New law passed to guarantee Illinoisans get paid time off and more.
Also in the news: Chicagoans can sign up for spring park district programming today; Naperville commuters will only need to pay for when they park; More endorsements are being made for Chicago's mayoral candidates and more.
Also in the news: Suburban high school student walkout canceled due to potential threat; Police searching for armed robbers; City confirms Chicago Blues Fest and Jazz Fest will happen this summer and more.
Also in the news: Northwestern University's Tau Delta chapter to close; Shutdown of Gurnee-based pharmaceutical company could cause problems; Illinois could have a new state flag and more.
Also in the news: Funeral held for fallen Chicago police officer; Fund created for Chicago firefighter who lost 7-year-old son; 3 elementary school students taken to hospital after ‘stink bomb,’ and more.
Also in the news: 37-year-old man accused of attacking CTA employee on Green Line platform due in court; Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parade will take place this weekend; Rideshare passenger wounded in a shooting in Austin Gresham and more.
Also in the news: Chicago firefighter's wife, children critically hurt in NW Side house fire; Police investigating another round of postal worker robberies; New research found around sea anemones and more.
Also in the news: Inaugural NASCAR races in Chicago officially named; Former church leader sentenced to prison on sexual assault, abuse of a child charges; Archdiocese of Chicago says Catholics cannot eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day this year and more.
Also in the news: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle endorses mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson; Alderman Daniel La Spata appears to have avoided a runoff election; Inmate who's already charged with domestic battery faces new charges including attacking a corrections officer and more.
Also in the news: Teen held on $20 million bond in weekend murders of three people in Bolingbrook; Law trying to make prep for graduate schools tests free; Survey shows parents lied about their kids' health during COVID-19 pandemic and more.
Also in the news: Italian American community looking for mayoral candidate to tell their stories; Schaumburg man charged in stabbing death of girlfriend; It's Casimir Pulaski Day! and more.
Also in the news: Disgruntled United Center concession workers conduct 1-day strike; Chicago, Cook County suburbs some of country's worst culprits of smog; Kane County to build first public archery range in the country and more.
Also in the news: Winter weather moving into Chicago area now; Charges filed against two men accused of torturing three people; Woodstock, St. Charles and Princeton among best small towns to visit and more.
Also in the news: Family, police community gather at candlelight vigil to mourn fallen CPD officer; Businesses want Illinois to change state's outdated laws on biometrics; Highland Park parade shooting suspect allegedly planned his attack to 'wake people up' and more.
Also in the news: Alderman incensed with State's Attorney's Office, says yesterday's suspected killer of CPD officer belonged in jail; Evanston City Council to build new animal shelter; Activists worried about affordable housing around Obama Center and more.
Also in the news: Calumet City mayor, others hurt in four-vehicle crash last night; Chicago man facing nine counts of attempted murder after he restrained woman, man at gunpoint; Gary teacher facing charges after hitting a student with Down Syndrome and more.
Also in the news: Aurora City Hall opening a new lounge for its female workers; Man hospitalized after being crushed while working on an SUV; Suburban police department looking for the owner of a dog who was left unattended and more.
Also in the news: Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson are headed to runoff election; Man, dog killed in Lombard house fire; Target will offer drive-up returns and more.
Also in the news: Younger voters appear to be the biggest no-shows of all; Barack Obama's initiative looking to bring change makers together to launch in Chicago; Illinois is a destination place for bald eagles in the winter and more.
Also in the news: Terminal three at O'Hare Airport getting major update; Aurora man facing multiple counts of child pornography charges; Man who secured fraudulent loans while on home monitoring gets new prison term and more.
Also in the news: Three separate shootings on the Dan Ryan happened last night; Early voting for Chicago's election suggests hiring turnout this year; It's skunk mating season! Tips to keep the peace and more.
Also in the news: Former hotel employees allegedly stole thousands of dollars of power tools; A Russian tank being sold to raise money for Ukraine; CTA Green Line travelers warned of robberies and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot heads off pre-election strike by AFSCME workers; Southeast Indianapolis restaurant still in shock over James Beard Award win; Chicago Latino organizations want to improve voter turnout in Latino community and more.
Also in the news: O'Hare branch of CTA Blue Line to begin renovations tonight; Andersonville Restaurant Week begins today; Chicago man sentenced to 21 years in prison for multiple armed robberies in Downers Grove and Lisle and more.
Also in the news: North suburban teacher charged with battery after assaulting several children; Heart transplant recipient celebrated a milestone; Reckless homicide charges dropped for man who pleaded guilty to street racing and more.
Also in the news: Dog found shot to death on Southwest side last night; 'Cats' musical is returning to Chicago for its revival national tour; Bolingbrook woman hit by a car while she was moving her car off the road and more.
Also in the news: CTU demand more support for migrant students; Indiana gas will get a little more expensive next month; Chicago-based publishing company sending books to Florida in response to DeSantis push to remove racism, Black History books from schools and more.
Also in the news: One person dead after wrong-way crash on Bishop Ford Expressway; 'Puffy Coats' pick-pocketing gang have been hitting bars and restaurants throughout Chicago; It's now easier to legally change gender on birth certificate in Illinois and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot responded to allegations from the state's comptroller that she denied disability benefits for first responders who contracted COVID-19; Naperville college students calling for more serious consequences after racist incident; It's Paczki Day in Chicago today and more.
Also in the news: 3 people, including a baby, dead after shooting on I-57 last night; St. Charles District dropping cost of all-day kindergarten; Residents propose a new location for new high school on CHA property and more.
Also in the news: Feds seek R. Kelly sentence that would virtually guarantee singer never walks free; Reset music festival started selling tickets, without residents knowing; Candidate for Mundelein board of trustees makes racist comment and more.
Also in the news: Object downed by Air Force last week might be hobbyists' balloon from the suburbs; Man's body pulled from Chicago River; Children's Hospital at UofI hosting St. Baldrick's fundraiser and more.
Also in the news: Video shows off-duty cop fatally shoot man accused of grabbing her gun; R. Kelly lost his request today for a new trial in Chicago; Father of Highland Park shooter pleads not guilty and more.
Also in the news: Grand jury indicts father of accused Highland Park parade shooter; Markham police officer lost her job over alleged fraud involving the pandemic-related paycheck protection program; CPD warn of series of thefts at bars and restaurants and more.
Also in the news: Snow is coming to Chicago area tomorrow; Uptown high-rise residents protest, saying they live in disgusting conditions; Chicago nonprofit dedicated to making sure children's books reflect their lives and more.
Also in the news: Man shot in South Loop apartment during robbery attempt; Poll shows Chicagoans will not vote strictly along racial lines; St. Charles woman attacked while out for a run Monday evening and more.
Also in the news: Valentine's Day business is blooming for west suburban florist; 111-year-old woman is oldest Cook County voter; License plate readers installed in Oak Forest and more.
Also in the news: Northern Illinois University marks 15 years since shooting that killed 5 and injured 21; Passes bought for CTA and Pace buses will be accepted on both services; Kids on Medicaid less likely to get follow-up mental heath care and more.
Also in the news: Two men wounded after drive-by shooting in West Ridge; Man arrested in Joliet on suspicion of killing woman whose body was found in Nashville; Chicago bird conservation group wants to change its name due to its namesake and more.
Also in the news: Chicagoans have more options for early voting; Chicago's own Puppy Bowl raised awareness for pet adoption; Lake Zurich priest reinstated after child sex abuse allegations and more.
Also in the news: Michigan man in jail after trying to meet an underage girl for a sexual encounter; The Chicago Auto Show is "full throttle" this weekend; Local food pantries worry as emergency food benefits come to an end and more.
Also in the news: Paramedics and other EMS workers will be required to wear body cameras; Two people arrested after allegedly stealing mail , packages from more than 3 dozen Mt. Prospect residents; Illinois hockey team calls it quits after mysterious no-show at home game and more.
Also in the news: Lawsuit filed against city, Lightfoot, and CPD over culinary student's shooting last year; Indiana considering gun training for teachers; Chicago Auto Show starts this week and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police superintendent likely on his way out; Winning $1M lottery ticket sold in Northbrook; Four teenagers responsible for devastating fire in St. Charles and more.
Also in the news: Suspect killed after shootout with Chicago Police on Northwest Side; New mural to be installed at Rialto Square Theater; New Illinois legislation aims to help low-income families struggling with diaper need and more.
Also in the news: CPD shoots suspect on Northwest Side; Explosion at Geneva manufacturing facility being treated as 'hazmat situation'; Four armed robberies occurred on South Side over the last two weeks and more.
Also in the news: Fire at Pilsen scrap metal site has residents demanding action; Two Arlington Heights elementary schools to allow full-day kindergarten; Rent continues to rise in Chicago but not as much as other cities and more.
Also in the news: Indiana could approve installation of highways cameras; Two cats rescued from Algonquin house fire; Loop office occupancy reaches 50% of 2019 levels and more.
Also in the news: Illinois teachers to be honored as part of online contest; Handgun brought into Evanston middle school; New film studio being built on South Side and more.
Also in the news: 16-year-old boy dead after being shot on the West Side; Over 120 cock fighting spurs seized; Woman and man dead after apparent ice fishing accident and more.
Also in the news: Chicago alderman's campaign office vandalized; Water bottles were dropped off at Dixmoor to help provided clean water for residents; Names announced for Chicago's new snowplows and more.
Also in the news: Wind Chill Advisory continues through the morning in Chicago; O'Hare Airport employees worried about safety due to being harassed by homeless people; Wisconsin man accused of stabbing his in-laws in Will County and more.
Also in the news: Indiana police officer accused of shooting off-duty officer last year; Newberry Library exhibit allows public to view rare images of the Great Migration; Woodstock's groundhog also saw his shadow this morning and more.
Also in the news: 15 years ago, 5 women were killed inside a Lane Bryant store; Legislation proposed to expand the U.S. House and Senate; Over 2 dozen dogs rescued for Texas by PAWS Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Former East Chicago teacher on trial for threatening staff, students with 'kill list'; Multi-million dollar settlement reached after 12-year-old shot during police raid; Black History Month began with crowing Chicago's founder and more.
Also in the news: Counterfeit jewelry and apparel found at O'Hare Airport; United Center concession workers authorize a strike; University of Chicago names new provost and more.
Also in the news: Illinois sale of assault weapons ban on hold for now; Palmer House Hotel welcomes back Chicago couple for their 70th anniversary; $100 million will be used to construction new facility at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and more.
Also in the news: Driver died after car their car flipped into Aurora retention pond; Four sex-abuse indictments in Cook County against R. Kelly dropped; Groupon to lay off another 500 employees and more.
Also in the news: Chicago alderman, civil rights advocates say stronger action need to be taken against police involved in extremist groups; Zion man arrested for alleged DUI and crashing into police squad car; Chicago Architecture Center to host film fest and more.
Also in the news: Restoration workers allegedly stole from high-rise building in Kentwood, where there was a fire last week; Body found in a crate on Northwest Side; Archdiocese to consolidate 2 northwest suburban parishes and more.
Also in the news: Oak Park firefighters rescued a small dog when it fell through an apartment wall; 9-1-1 calls released in emergency plane landing; A 15-year-old boy is facing carjacking, armed robbery and aggravated kidnapping charges and more.
Also in the news: A 16-year-old boy from Ohio arrested following a series of threats involving Valparaiso High School; After catering business destroyed in fire, 2,000 Meals on Wheels will not be delivered; Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson backs police department in hunting down fleeing suspects and more.
Also in the news: 6 people robbed during supposed online sales; New head of Chicago FBI office lays out plan to help curb crime in the region; Prankster walked onto court during Loyola Ramblers game and more.
Also in the news: Early voting gets underway today for next month's Chicago elections; A Field Museum researcher and her team discovered a meteorite that’s bigger than almost any other ever found; New public safety training center opened on West Side and more.
Also in the news: Winter weather advisory for Chicago area canceled for the rest of today; Republican party pushing officials to make McHenry County 'gun sanctuary'; Family of Rockford man whose body was stolen along with funeral home van furious and more.
Also in the news: DePaul celebrating its 125th anniversary today; Portillo's drive-thru robbery suspect held on $100,000 bond; Two people injured yesterday at apartment house fire in Evanston and more.
Also in the news: Settlement reached with Carvana over company's practices; Gas prices have spiked across the Chicago area; Permanent Highland Park shooting memorial to come and more.
Also in the news: Another lawsuit filed challenging Illinois' new assault weapons law; New update coming to the 'Doomsday Clock' ; Man arrested for unlawful use of weapon due to 9-1-1 call, security cameras and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Police stepping up security at Lunar New Year celebrations this week; Man accepts plea deal in 2019 murder plot of Southwest Side woman who had baby cut from her womb; Illinois Rock and Roll Museum welcomes 25-foot guitar art installation and more.
Also in the news: University of Illinois-Chicago faculty strike ends, union reaches tentative agreement with university; New study links salmonella to colon cancer; Legendary WXRT host Lin Brehmer dead at 68 and more.
Also in the news: No shots fired at buses before collision on I-55, officials say; Des Plaines Theater cancels an event booked by a conservative group; Two Chicago area movie theaters closing and more.
Also in the news: All 9 Chicago mayoral candidates address crime concerns, during forum; Plans for new west side trail approved; Rush University to open new cancer treatment center in Lisle and more.
Also in the news: Lawsuit filed against DCFS claiming children are left in juvenile detention facilities after they have been released; Pullman National Monument officially designated as National Historic Park; Thousands of home childcare providers still waiting for paychecks and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot to use CTA bus cameras to identify motorists who block bus, bike lanes; 13-year old boy facing charges after threatening juvenile and his family; Property values around Arlington Park Racetrack going up and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Teachers Union members call for Lightfoot to reinstate paid parental leave; OSHA zaps Waukegan Amazon warehouse again for safety conditions; Two Racine police officers were hit with birdshot last night while investigating a domestic situation and more.
Also in the news: New Illinois assault weapons ban already facing several legal challenges; City of Aurora sued over Pride Parade dispute; Police responded to false threat of violence at Valparaiso High School and more.
Also in the news: A suspected homophobic attack happened at a gay-owned bar and restaurant in Rogers Park; Preliminary approval given to Lincoln Park's first cannabis dispensary; Lisle ski resort upset about this year's lack of snow and more.
Also in the news: University of Illinois-Chicago faculty on strike today; 'First Kings of Europe' exhibit to open at Field Museum; Lawsuit filed over death of three-year old girl after bike riding with her family and more.
Also in the news: Church near United Center could be protected for its architectural history; Ja'Mal Green blasts Lightfoot's plan to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her campaign; 15-year-old boy robbed three men at gunpoint arrested and more.
Also in the news: Northwestern University graduate students approved; Vacant Woodlawn school to be used as migrant shelter; Three dogs died after a house fire in West Chicago and more.
Also in the news: After LaSalle chemical plant that caused fire yesterday, air and water is safe; Evanston hiring lifeguards for the summer, after making changes to program and more.
Also in the news: Customers showing support for Bridgeport cafe that reopened after racist graffiti was found on the building; Police looking for hit-and-run driver who left pedestrian injured; Former high school volleyball coach facing child pornography charges and more.
Also in the news: Following explosion at chemical plant, residents of LaSalle told to shelter-in-place; West Chicago guns shop says he saw a surge in customers buying assault weapons; 7 lawsuits filed against an OBGYN alleging intoxication, sexual abuse and more.
Also in the news: Pritzker makes Illinois ninth state with assault weapons ban; Oak Park hospital is accused of improperly storing the body of a 71-year-old woman; Alderman proposes approach to limit vaping by children, teens and more.
Also in the news: Ban on sale of assault weapons was approved by the Illinois House; School bus crashed into pickup truck with students on board in Hinckley; Lincoln Park Zoo lioness gave birth to three cubs and more.
Also in the news: Three hospitalized following a fire in North Center; Three dead birds and fox skull stopped at customs at O'Hare Airport; 3 teens busted for recent Near North Side carjacking string and more.
Also in the news: Governor Pritzker started his second term today; Two dead after head-on collision in Gurnee; SpotHero partnering with Google Maps to make finding parking easier and more.
Also in the news: River North night club shooting last year still under investigation; Chicago Public School students are back in classrooms today; Colorado governor says he will stop bussing migrants to Chicago and more.
Also in the news: A jailed Gary man accused of killing a woman is now free because of an Indiana law; Blackhawks make young cancer survivor's wish come true; A classic anti-theft devices are being given out to Chicago residents and more.
Also in the news: Fire destroyed an apartment building near Des Plaines; Investigation underway after two robberies of letter carriers in West Pullman; Crown Point Police Department upset about video of inappropriate behavior by officer during traffic stop and more.
Also in the news: Residents at Logan Square apartment building protest over landlord allegedly violating city's heating standards; Nicor Gas to increase rates for the first time since 2014 and more.
Also in the news: Attempted carjacking in the Loop ends in fatal crash into 'L' track beam; Charges filed for woman who ran over a toddler in Indiana; After Walmart deal falls through, local coffee company shares story and sales boom and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Alderman and former mayoral candidate Ray Lopez endorsed Willie Wilson for mayor; DuPage County is reporting its first pediatric flu death; Lincoln Park Zoo lion is expecting and more.
Also in the news: Human remains discovered in Far South Side forest preserve; Two Chicago police officers hospitalized after crash; Portillo's looking to speed up drive-thru lines and more.
Also in the news: Brookfield couple are the first Cook County residents married in 2023; Loyola University to have every game a zero-waste game; Frank Galati, a Chicago theater icon and Tony winner, dead at 79 and more.
Also in the news: Howard Brown Health workers announce 3-day strike effective today; Dog saved from drowning in Kankakee; Opioid crisis continues in Cook County but there is hope and more.
Also in the news: Chicago officials prepare to help residents ring in the new year safely; Property tax protest caravan went from Pilsen to the Loop today; Walgreen's Vitamin Vault on North Side closing and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot asking state for more money to help cover the costs of migrants who came from Texas; 15 Southwest Airline flights canceled at Midway Airport this morning; Customers of Lakeview storage facility struggling with water damaged items after pipe burst and more.
Also in the news: Southwest Airlines execs say flights should be back to normal tomorrow; Broken pipe in Lakeview storage facility leaves customers scrambling; Illinois minimum wage rising in 2023 and more.
Also in the news: Two rideshare passengers shot this morning; Chicago Park District offering free sign up for fitness centers; Owners of Chihuahua that was stabbed multiple times on Monday recovering and more.
Also in the news: Power outage keeps Hyde Park apartment complex residents out of their homes for days; Hammond Public Library forced to close for two weeks after pipe burst; Illinois to have first-ever float in annual Rose Parade and more.
Also in the news: Man shot and killed in laundromat in Oak Park; Rideshare drivers stage another demonstration in Chicago; Robbery attempt stopped is Lisle after neighbor alert and more.
Also in the news: Rate of violent crimes on CTA trains dropped this year; New law banning race-based hair discrimination coming to Illinois next year; Illinois to offer $4,000 rebate, plus $7500 tax credit for those who buy electric vehicles and more.
Also in the news: Extra-alarm fire broke out at Maywood church; Money raised to replace 'Peace on Earth' sign on Batavia bridge; Bird friendly special windows will be installed at education center in Lake County and more.
Also in the news: Indiana police says 94 eastbound was shut down after a number of accidents; Lincoln Park Conservatory still open with holiday experience; Chicago man celebrated Eddie Vedder's birthday by jumping in Lake Michigan and more.
Also in the news: Chicago apartment landlords required to supply heat to units; Will County Forest Preserve District visitor centers closed today; Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off January 20 and more.
Also in the news: Chicagoans say "white Christmas" won't affect holiday gatherings; Warming centers are active in Chicago and the suburbs; Diehard Bears fan shares secrets for surviving in the snow bowl and more.
Also in the news: One person shot on I-57 near Halsted ; Chicago Bears' practice facility was locked down due to suspicious package yesterday; Webster Avenue bridge reopens on North Side and more.
Also in the news: A reminder to check that snow blowers are ready for the storm; The Great American Dog Show is coming to Schaumburg for the first time; FBI, police give new details on July mass shooting at Indiana mall and more.
Also in the news: Police looking for person who killed man inside a barber shop; More people are planning to entertain in their homes this holiday compared to last 2 years; Off-duty Chicago officer found dead in her home yesterday and more.
Also in the news: Lurie Children's Hospital hosting free toy drive for parents of patients; Northwestern Athletics will offer beer and wine for the first time this winter; 8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting moving forward with 'slow and difficult' recovery and more.
Also in the news: More people are expected to travel through O'Hare and Midway airports than this time last year; One person hospitalized after house fire in Little Village; More leave time for pregnancy loss, failed adoptions to be provided to Illinoisans and more.
Also in the news: Vigil held for death of two students killed near Benito Juarez; R. Kelly's former manager convicted in federal court for calling in shooting threat; Community protesting closing of Joliet retirement home and more.
Also in the news:11-year-old in custody over possible plan to shoot up middle school in Gary; Search continues for man who allegedly shot 16-year-old on CTA train; Lake County Jail investigating death of 24-year-old woman and more.
Also in the news: Englewood Whole Foods to be replaced with another grocery store; Name a Chicago snowplow as part of new contest; St. Charles named the best water in Kane County and more.
Also in the news: Four people hospitalized due to carbon monoxide leak in North Lawndale home; Student walkout at York High School will not happen; Taco giveaway turns into avocado dip snit on South Side and more.
Also in the news: Off-duty Chicago police officer found dead after apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound; First Cannabis Research Institute in the Midwest coming to Chicago; Lincoln Park's ZooLights extending beyond the holidays and more.
Also in the news: Lawsuit filed over homes with unpaid tax bills to be seized by others; Zoning changes approved for Bally's Casino project; Robbins mayor pleads for statewide emergency over continued water problems and more.
Also in the news: Straw purchaser of gun used in Officer Ella French murder gets 2-and-a-half years; Tax relief proposal coming to help Chicago homeowners; Police looking for man who sexually abused woman on downtown street and more.
Also in the news: Former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson released from federal prison; Video shows Elmhurst student with disabilities bullied by other students; North Side baseball and softball program looking to get lights for night games and more.
Also in the news: Man arrested, charged with multiple felonies after hit-and-run last year; Chance The Rapper to host event at MSI benefiting homeless; Arlington Heights logo changing with horse track closing and more.
Also in the news: Mundelein planning massive development project ; Bomb threat made at Francis Parker School in Lincoln; New child-friendly literacy nook opening inside Cook County Jail and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot chooses Anabel Abarca as 12th ward alderman replacement; Three killed, one injured after a bar fight in Portage Park; Son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo pleaded guilty to cheating on taxes and more.
Also in the news: Chicago's famed 'Walking Man' has died; Gun violence prevention groups gathered to honor victims of gun violence; Rev. Pfleger reinstated after accused of sexual abuse and more.
Also in the news: Little Village leaders looking for pickup trucker driver involved in hit-and-run death; Pilsen 4th graders win first ever National Catholic School Spelling Bee; Starbucks workers gathered to celebrate a union milestone and more.
Also in the news: Charges pending for suspect involved in police shootout in Lombard; Chef shoved onto CTA tracks after coming home from his job; Some Chicagoans say inflation is affecting holiday gift giving and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police called to ditch its updated gang database; Tonight's sunset is the earliest of the year; Ticket sales at Park Ridge's Pickwick Theatre spiked after Pioneer Press story and more.
Also in the news: 16-year-old charged with shooting man on CTA Red Line train denied bail; Wisconsin man held without bail following ‘revenge’ stabbing in Crete; Northern Illinois University faculty to demand fair contract and more.
Also in the news: Bronzeville principal and administrator removed after misconduct allegations; Nearly 2,000 immigrants became U.S. citizens today in Chicago; You can see the moon pass in front of Mars tonight and more.
Also in the news: Crew at large, believed to have committed 5 armed robberies in 30 minute span on West Side; 25-year-old woman gets 25 years in prison for role in 2016 murders of 6 family members; Airbnb launching Chicago restaurant guide and more.
Also in the news: Chicago election name order chosen for February's ballot; Deb Conroy becomes first woman to serve as DuPage County Board Chairman; Petition calling for end to School of the Art Institute of Chicago honorary doctorate and more.
Also in the news: Dixmoor officials say water is safe after EPA accuses village of compliance issue; Aspiring actor killed in Austin shooting; ‘He was all about being happy’; Highland Park’s poet laureate applications are due Wednesday.
Also in the news: Overdose prevention program being expanded at Chicago libraries; Man shot, seriously wounded in carjacking attempt on Southwest Side; Northwestern University rebuilding Ryan Field into a concert venue and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police warn residents after 9 garage robberies in North Side; Chicago man became along the first people to trek across Bhutan in 60 years; University of Illinois-Chicago faculty set strike date and more.
Also in the news: Pro skateboarder accused of first-degree murder of Wheaton man acquitted; Federal prosecutors are seeking five years in prison for a man who bought the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French; Healthcare app gives moms and moms-to-be access to 24/7 care and more.
Also in the news: Elderly couple in critical condition after attacked in their home; Computer error causes DeKalb County Board member to keep job; Active shooter drill held at Chicago city hall this morning and more.
Also in the news: Chicago food lovers tour price shocks; SpaceX exhibit opens at Museum of Science and Industry; Community leaders working with ComEd to help people buy electric vehicles and more.
Also in the news: Cook County property taxes to rise about 8% ; Driver's license renewal extension due to due pandemic is over; Message Envy sued over an alleged sexual assault two-years ago and more.
Also in the news: BBQ restaurant owner worries customers are being scammed; Police ask for help investigating fatal party shooting; New bar coming to Guaranteed Rate Field and more.
Also in the news: Pedestrian hit by Metra this morning in Arlington Heights; Feds add bat species to endangered list; Cook County doctor pleading guilty to fraud charges and more.
Also in the news: Families of St. Ignatius hockey players injured in recent bus crash sue truck driver; Bullet found near 2 Indiana teens' bodies came from suspect, records show; Record number of reports of mismanagement, ethics violations filed in 2022, according to inspector general and more.
Also in the news: Ed Burke chooses retirement over tough re-election; A woman dead after her motorcycle struck a pothole; Demonstrators gather at Lincolnwood Library to protest LGBTQ book read to children and more.
Also in the news: Mayor Lori Lightfoot files for petition for reelection; Christmas trees will cost more this year; Gas prices falling ahead of Christmas, analyst says and more.
Also in the news: Woman found on road with gunshot wounds in Waukegan; Northwest Indiana school district cancels classes due to potential internet security breach; NASA awards to research team improve greenspace and more.
Also in the news: A 65-year-old woman died in a house fire in Carpentersville; Experts say today is the busiest travel day of the year; Retired nurse becomes the first lung-liver transplant recipient at the same hospital where he worked and more.
Also in the news: 16-year-old arrested after murdering 7-year-old in Humboldt Park; New study shows high blood pressure could mean more likely to be neurotic; Car crashed into a Food for Less in Crest Hill and more.
Also in the news: Ground was broken on new streetscape project to provide safe, walkable streets in Chicago; Chicago soccer fans mourn Mexico's loss to Poland; WXRT's Lin Brehmer returns to the airwaves Monday and more.
Also in the news: Military plane forced to return to Midway Airport after colliding with birds; Chicago airports will be able to handle the nearly 2 million holiday travelers expected; Aurora seniors can utilize new snow removal program and more.
Also in the news: Fans of USA Men's National Team have been on a roller coaster while watching World Cup match; Leaders launched effort to lower life expectancy gap for people in the West Side; Construction at O'Hare Airport for new passenger terminals can begin and more.
Also in the news: Alderman Ray Lopez will not run for Chicago mayor; Chicago LGBTQ+ community holds vigil for Colorado Springs mass shooting victims; Local food pantries amping up for Thanksgiving needs and more.
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River Oaks Mall has reopened after robbery that left security guard dead
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least in Millennium Park
Person arrested for allegedly opening fire on Glenwood police and more.
Also in the news: Underground redevelopment draws opposition as trojan horse for mining; Illinois faith-based leaders want to help minority communities get online; Man sentenced to 50 years in prison after 2018 shooting of West Chicago man and more.
Also in the news: Police searching for two bandits who tried to steal a car and shot at homeowner in Mount Prospect; Former governor Pat Quinn won't run for Chicago mayor; Smoking causes nearly 90% of lung cancer cases, as doctors continue push for quitting and more.
Also in the news: Oak Forest teen facing charges after allegedly stealing dozens of weapons from gun store; Winter holiday market opening in Edgewater this weekend; Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn expected to join Chicago mayor race and more.
Also in the news: Hoffman Estates man arrested in connection with January 6 Capitol insurrection; ACLU wants court to penalize prison agency for neglecting trans inmates; Reminder: Stay safe as the snow continues to fall and more.
Also in the news: Flu cases on the rise in Chicago area; Parents file lawsuit after 8-year-old son falls from Navy Pier climbing wall; Alderman calling for gang ceasefire, city to do more and more.
Also in the news: Cook County property tax bills were posted today after months long delay; CTA safety efforts are starting to pay off; 2 men charged in shooting outside Yorktown Mall; and much more.
In other news: A man and woman were found shot to death in a vehicle on the west side; A Romeoville golf course receives environmental grant for farm; Chicago area to experience first season snowfall this week; 2 month old safe after carjacking in Ravenswood; and much more.
And other news: Student and staff at St. Ignatius College Prep will hold mass this afternoon after students injured in bus crash; Chicago aldermen will debate resolution about real estate property sales; A Chicago police academy will graduate a new officers at Navy Pier today and more.
Also in the news: Police investigate shots fired at Yorktown Center, Anti-Cruelty Society waving adoption fees; Relief agencies need to escalate efforts to help migrants; and much more.
And other stories: Another challenger to Mayor Lori Lightfoot entering the race, including Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia; Plans for a video game arcade in Wheeling have changed; C-T-A President Dorval Carter said the agency remains about 1-thousand employees short as it struggles to provide reliable service and more.
In more news: Illinois wants to reunite several Purple Heart medals with veterans; Noose reportedly discovered at Obama Presidential Center site; Teacher identified as woman who died in Indiana car crash; Police release few details about shooting involving off-duty cop; and much more.
And other trending stories: a man is shot in Humboldt Park; The final demolition of what's left of the General Iron metal-shredding company starts; Voters sent a clear message concerning trees to the Chicago Park District; and more.
Also in the news: Speculation continues that Governor Pritzker could seek a higher office; Rogers Park theater has launched a fundraiser to help performers bounce back after fire; More Latino, Asian Americans and Arab Americans are being elected to Illinois legislature and more.
Also in the news: 41.3% of Chicago turned out to vote yesterday; Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, announces win in Illinois' 1st District; Attorney General Kwame Raoul has won another term in office and more.
Also in the news: Voting going smoothly so far, city election officials say; Man accused of fatal stabbing, then dismembering and hiding body parts on West Side; City in a Snow Globe holiday exhibit is coming to Chicago Architecture Center and more.
Also in the news: Polling places are open in Illinois until 7 p.m. tonight; Convicted killer gets life sentence for 2016 mass murder; Raising Canes filing lawsuit over a roadblock in opening Indiana location and more.
Also in the news: Chicago alderman approved Lightfoot's proposed 2023 budget; Hyde Park man charged for wounding off-duty police officer and bystander; River Grove woman accidentally gave her wedding ring away with Halloween candy and more.
Also in the news: Vice President Kamala Harris made two appearances in Chicago yesterday; Limited parking at O'Hare Airport due to new parking construction beginning; Chicago's first karaoke competition crowned a winner and more.
Also in the news: New White Sox manager Pedro Grifol surprised hot dog customers with free lunch; Illinois Department of Public Health will distribute 1 million COVID rapid antigen tests; Christkindelmarket releases images of this year's souvenir mugs and more.
Also in the news: 7 University of Chicago students claim they were drugged at campus parties; Chicago's official Christmas tree has been chosen in Morton Grove; Chicago police superintendent wants to fire officers who allegedly lied about a deadly shooting and more.
Also in the news: Dozen of people accidentally pepper sprayed in Englewood cafeteria; Non-profit that helps people with disabilities get donation from philanthropist; Didier Farms closing in Lake County and more.
Also in the news: Vigil held where 14 people were shot Monday in a drive-by shooting; Commuters calling for CTA President to resign; Sleep expert says Daylight Saving Time should end and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police have made no arrests in Monday's mass shooting; 21-year-old man accused of sending Darren Bailey death threats; Northwestern Medicine performs heart transplant that's first of its kind and more.
Also in the news: Fund to help victims of Highland Park Fourth of July Parade mass shooting reached nearly $6 million; A 28-year-old robbed Rolling Meadows store then suffered a medical issue; More than 131,000 Chicagoans have voted for next week's elections and more.
Also in the news: 14 shot in East Garfield Park were holding a vigil at time of shooting; Taylor Swift to stop in Chicago this summer; Rogers Park and Evanston team up to improve Howard Street corridor and more.
Also in the news: 2 dead in collision between SUV and school bus; Mother defending teenage son accused of wearing blackface makeup at Six Flags in Gurnee; Advocate Aurora Health may have exposed 3 million patient's information: lawsuit and more.
Also in the news: Indiana State Police charge suspect with 2017 murders of 2 teenage girls; Rabid bats mapped across Cook County; Americans carried $916 billion of credit card debt last month: report and more.
Also in the news: Four people overdosed at a Chicago nightclub this weekend; Addison man held without bail for allegedly strangling his wife to death; High school students fighting against violence in their neighborhoods and more.
Also in the news: Gulf War veteran charged with killing West Ridge store clerk; Kanye 'Ye' West supporters boycotting Foot Locker; 500 pumpkins worth $5,000 stolen from farm near Huntley and more.
Also in the news: McHenry County creating new forensic technology lab; Free COVID-19 and flu vaccines available tomorrow at Kennedy King College; Shedd Aquarium rescued another otter - the third this month and more.
Also in the news: Brandon Johnson enters Chicago mayoral race; Lightfoot, CPD calls for safety this Halloween weekend; New launch points created on the Des Plaines River and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot proposing 5% raises for her office; Mary Jane Theis begins as Illinois Chief Justice; Cook County trying to figure out why minority residents are more likely to get cancer and more.
Also in the news: 5-year-old boy found dead in a suitcase in Indiana identified; Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads merger receives criticism from Metra execs; Male deer smashed through window in Westmont and more.
Also in the news: Local company prepares for triple pandemic with saliva test; Person dead after hit by a train in Joliet; Chicago Police to honor those who shot in the line of duty and more.
Also in the news: City Colleges of Chicago to go on strike on Nov. 2; Alderman proposes ordinance to address complaints about CTA; Man and woman shot while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive and more.
Also in the news: Nearly 1500 City Colleges of Chicago faculty will strike starting Nov. 2; A white Kankakee high school teacher fired after recorded using racial slur against a student; Glenview Starbucks workers trying to start a union and more.
Also in the news: Joliet hospital has punished nurses for complaining about staffing levels, nurses say Indian and Pakistani restaurant popular due to social media; Fundraiser set to help food truck cook who was shot, wounded in Pilsen and more.
Also in the news: Financial help on the way for Illinois homeowners; Early voting sites open today; Illinois Craft Brewers Guild celebrating 20th anniversary and more.
Also in the news: Off-duty officer experienced armed carjacking, shot one of the suspects; CTA adjusting rail schedule this weekend for more consistent, reliable service; Historic Catlow movie theater in Barrington forced to sell, but in good hands and more.
Also in the news: Today is the deadline for Cook County residents to apply for the guaranteed income pilot program; Two paramedics dodge bullets on the South Side and save an injured person; Tickets are now on sale for ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo and more.
Also in the news: Local LGBTQ civil rights group stresses importance of upcoming Illinois Supreme Court elections; Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has started program to help deter carjackers; Illinois police say Chicago area expressway shootings are down 42%, homicides are down 83% and more.
Also in the news: CPD reveal 5th armed robbery in Wrigleyville last weekend; CTU calling for more staff at charter schools; Lincoln Park hosting event to promote the area as an "art destination" and more.
Also in the news: Parishioners hold prayer vigil in hopes of keeping beloved statue in building; More than 13 miles of new trails are open in Hoffman Estates; Pizza delivery drivers say they haven’t been paid despite working 14 hours each day and more.
Also in the news: Person killed in 3rd fatal shooting in less than a week in West Ridge; Aurora City Council hears from supporters and opponents of Hollywood Casino move plan; Supporters of 'SAFE-T Act' push back at efforts to modify measure and more.
Also in the news: Ambulance runs return to Provident Hospital in Bronzeville after more than a decade; 17-year-old Glenview choir died after collapsing during a rehearsal; 1 year after his passing, ID of 'John Doe' remains a mystery and more.
Also in the news: Alderman Derrick Curtis accidentally injured while helping neighbor with a malfunctioning gun; More fall colors in Chicago due to a mild summer and lower levels of tree disease; Beleaguered animal shelter to hold fundraiser and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police investigating a string of robberies in Wrigleyville; Kane County Sheriff's office hires 2 new K9 therapy dogs; IL supreme court candidate Mark Curran says the state would retain its status as one of the most liberal abortion states if elected and more.
Also in the news: Highland Park parade shooting victim receiving more financial help; Texas migrants sent to Chicago allegedly mistreated at Humboldt Park facility; Free laundry, health screenings and more for Joliet families provided this month and more.
Also in the news: Madigan charged for arranging payments for political ally in alleged conspiracy involving AT&T Illinois; LGBTQ community assembles school supply kits in for needy kids; Center helps people with disabilities get jobs and more.
Also in the news: Amazon Wish List set up for Chicago and nonprofits helping Texas migrants; Jewel, Mariano's stores could get folded into grocery mega-merger; One of first Chicago Starbucks to unionize closing and more.
Also in the news: Field Museum workers are forming a labor union; Skokie police giving away more than 200 catalytic converter alarms; Car driven by off-duty CPD officer hits man running across DuSable Lake Shore Drive and more.
Also in the news: Chicago public worries about feeding wildlife, loose dogs; Children aged 5 to 11 can now get the updated COVID-19 booster shot; Federal court ruled BNSF railway violated privacy rights of truck drivers and more.
Also in the news: Chicago's City Council's Latino Caucus calling for Lightfoot to declare a state of emergency regarding Texas migrants; Parents deciding whether to let their teens use electric vehicles; Metra will retool remanufactured locomotives and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Tribune editorial board endorsed Gov. Pritzker in governor's race; Glenview awarded grant to keep streets safer; Chicago nonprofit leader is going to prison for stealing money from state and more.
Also in the news: Joliet Amazon employees trying to unionize; National Public Housing Museum broke ground today; Rosemont indoor skydiving facility facing negligence lawsuit and more.
Also in the news: Evanston's first permanent female police chief makes history; Child accidentally hit by car, killed in Beach Park by family member; Charity distributes coats to Chicago homeless people and more.
Also in the news: People look to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day; Chicago's airports experience cyber attack that originated in Russia; Cooper Roberts heads back to school after being wounded in Highland Park mass shooting and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Marathon drew over 1.5 million spectators, nearly 40,000 racers; 85-year-old woman missing since last month; Man dies after taken into custody in North Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Police searching for man who sexually abused 11-year-old girl in Washington Park; Early voting beings today; Arlington Heights Memorial Library to display flag supporting Native American Heritage Month and more.
Also in the news: Man dies, several residents rescued in Gary apartment building fire; Pritzker and Bailey spar in spirited first Illinois gubernatorial debate; Second Chicago winter of higher than normal energy bills coming and more.
Also in the news: Family of Chicago man who died while arrested by police are in line for million dollar settlement; Hundred gathered to honor Purdue University student who was killed in dorm room; Participants get ready for Chicago Marathon and more.
Also in the news: One of the biggest fires in LaPorte, Ind. blazed at abandoned rubber facility; Carpentersville police car from 1936 focus of fundraiser, restoration effort; Churches across Archdiocese of Chicago blessing pets this week and more.
Also in the news: Chicago coffee roaster hopes to hire 50 – 60 veterans to work at proposed shop in Pullman; Homeowners running out of time to pay property taxes, Cook Country Treasurer says; Delta Airlines moving within O'Hare Airport and more.
Also in the news: Dr. Arwady warns intense flu season is coming; Pilsen hot dog restaurant pressured to cover mural; BB gun caused middle school lockdown in Wheeling and more.
Also in the news: Aunt who pushed nephew to death charged with murder; Naperville councilman announces bid for mayor; PAWS Chicago rescues dozens of cats and dogs from aftermath of Hurricane Ian and more.
Also in the news: Glenwood pee-wee football team suspended after discovery of high schooler on team; Sandberg Jewelers closing after more than 100 years; Latino business owners calling for more city support and more.
Also in the news: Lawndale legal center to get federal funding; Illinois public school funding is $7 billion behind where it should be, advocates say; Manny's Deli holding pop-up in Crystal Lake and more.
Also in the news: Street closures begin for Chicago Marathon; South Bend VA clinic to be renamed after Congresswoman ; Trailblazing Black football player honored by alma mater Lane Tech and more.
Also in the news: Darren Bailey compared Chicago to an unruly child; Woman gives birth to baby on the shoulder of I-55; Chicago Botanic Garden craft show returns and more.
Also in the news: Crew of burglars posing as utility workers in Elgin; Former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta being released from prison due to failing health; Mecum Auto Chicago Auction returns next month and more.
Also in the news: Chicago's Tool Library hosting block party to celebrate winding down its current location; Kankakee High School Marching band to participate in Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade; How to know if your radiator's weird noises are normal and more.
Also in the news: Downers Grove community members speak out regarding drag bingo event at library; Northwestern University to get new football stadium; Today is the 40th anniversary of the first death in the Tylenol murders and more.
Also in the news: Chicago-based Ferrara Candy Co. slapped with $201,000 safety fine; Des Plaines fire chief stops potential house fire; Thomas Devore's news conference interrupted by demonstrators and more.
Also in the news: Joliet toddler finds gun, shoots himself in head; Jackknifed dump truck on inbound Dan Ryan causes 9-mile backup; Lake County reports a case of West Nile virus and more.
Also in the news: Chicago organization trying to reduce landfill waste; Another truck crashed into Long Grove covered bridge; Des Plaines police investigating sexual misconduct claims of Archdiocese of Chicago member and more.
Also in the news: Murders in Oak Forest followed years of domestic violence; Photos released of three suspects who robbed man on CTA train; Search continues for man accused of trying to kidnap woman in West Loop and more.
Also in the news: Viral video shows man robbed, hit over the head with a wine bottle on the CTA; Fight broke out at CPS football game over the weekend; Study shows Chicago Latino work force has grown and more.
Also in the news: Indiana high school student received a perfect score on AP Calculus Exam; New Evanston police chief hired; Iowa woman, accused of fraud in several states, sentenced to 15 months in prison and more.
Also in the news: Climate advocates took to the streets in Chicago; Humboldt Park celebration raised money for Tigrayan refugees; Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III pleads not guilty to bribery charges and more.
Also in the news: Activist Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger calling for Bailey political ad to be taken off air; Captain of Florida tour boat facing charges in death of Elk Grove Village woman in parasailing incident; Chicago man indicted for possessing drugs, loaded gun on CTA and more.
Also in the news: Police supporters march through Chicago with police escort, unclear if they obtained permit; Pritzker pulling out of Daily Herald political forum; Cook County judge charged with domestic battery, reassigned by chief judge and more.
Also in the news: Pace buses to lower fare costs; Robot food delivery system expanding beyond UIC campus; 16-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot in Back of the Yards and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Fire team to build a practice facility on the site of the old "ABLA" public housing project; More than two dozen people suspected of COVID-19 relief aid fraud in Joliet; Affordable housing complex in Near West Side finally has a new owner and more.
Also in the news: Spring Grove woman accused of assaulting Lake County sheriff's deputy; Two people have claimed the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot; 18-year-old man dead after being shot in Little Village and more.
Also in the news: Illinois Senator Emil Jones facing federal bribery charges; Video shows Chicago police officers open fire on unarmed men in Pilsen; Dead body found on Evanston Township High School campus and more.
Also in the news: 3-year-old boy rescued after falling into Lake Michigan near Navy Pier; Timmy Knudsen appointed new alderman of 43rd Ward; University of Illinois-Springfield held webinar about relationship between police and public and more.
Also in the news: Body camera footage captured police shooting that injured a teen during foot chase; 45-year-old man died after confrontation on Saturday; Rogers Park apartment complex residents complaining about flooding, infestations, faulty appliances and more.
Also in the news: Kenosha man shot and killed home intruder; Lake Zurich priest accused of abusing a minor after facing abuse allegations twice; Woman died in a Chicago house fire and more.
Also in the news: Chicagoans troubled by Riot Fest going on this weekend; CPD Board voted to fire officer who shot and killed man during foot chase; Student with pellet gun caused a lockdown at Barrington High School and more.
Also in the news: Blaming Kim Foxx for rise in crime is ‘dead wrong,’ judicial watchdog says; Bed Bath & Beyond closing Illinois stores; Chicago Public Schools will honor Labor Activist Dolores Huerta as part of Hispanic Heritage Month and more.
Also in the news: Mount Prospect considering suspending vehicle sticker program; New website tracks bird migration; Old Joliet Haunted Prison returning this Halloween season and more.
Also in the news: Three-year-old and 8-year-old boys shot inside their homes; Chicago is searching for its official Christmas tree; R. Kelly victims believe the verdict is 'too little too late' and more.
Also in the news: Jurors deliberating the fate of entertainer R. Kelly; Four Metra lines will be affected if workers go on strike; Englewood Whole Foods to close in November and more.
Also in the news: 5,000 Chicago households are receiving financial aid from the city; The three-day Riot Fest musical festival starts Friday in Douglass Park; Ingleside man behind bars for beating a woman who was on his boat and more.
Also in the news: Darren Bailey stepped up attacks on Pritzker and Lightfoot; Longtime Westmont restaurant to close; New Second City owner goes from felt actors to human ones and more.
Also in the news: 30th Ward Chicago Alderman Ariel Reboyras will not run for re-election; Road-rage shooter who killed father of five gets 65 years in prison; A Martin Luther King statue in Springfield has been vandalized and more.
Also in the news: Gov. Pritzker says rebate checks are coming; 'Unstable' man walks into Chicago church claiming to have gun; Chicagoans will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Friday and more.
Also in the news: Yesterday's heavy rain led to flooding on the roads and inside some buildings on the North side; Police say are looking for the driver of an SUV that hit four people on the Northwest side; Chicago police are issuing a warning after a string of burglaries along the lakefront targeting restaurants and food stand and more.
And other trending headlines: Chicago police have made no arrests in an early-morning shooting in Streeterville that killed one man and put a woman in the hospital; Mexican Independence Day is a week from today; A Willowbrook resident suing nearby Sterigenics and other stories.
Also in the news: Naperville gun shop owner filed a lawsuit over a ban on assaults rifles; Chicago Public Schools are highlighting new food items; Chicago Public Library System picked a book for their 2022 One Book, One Chicago Program; Fiddler on the Roof is opening at the Lyric Opera; Marist High School is expanding; and much more.
Also in the news: A 27-year-old Illinois man is charged with raping an 18-year-old woman in Bloomington, Ind.; A motorist suffered serious injuries when his vehicle hit a horse in Kane County; Opponents of Bally's Casino take case to Illinois Gaming Board and more.
Also in the news: Watchdog releases disregarded recommendation to fire cop in fatal shooting; The Bears are holding a community meeting tonight about Arlington International Racecourse property; Batavia renames city hall after Mayor Jeff Schielke and more.
Also in the news: Morton Arboretum experts share ways to ward off a new invasive insect ; A Loyola University Chicago volleyball player is back after being diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy; Movie and TV show walking tour coming to Chicago and more.
Also in the news: A food delivery driver was carjacked in the Little Village ; Vigil held for fallen Chicago police officers; A 25-year-old Chicago man is going back to prison for weapons possession and COVID Relief fraud and more.
Also in the news: Updated Covid-19 vaccines are now arriving in Chicago; Another water main broke over the weekend in Dixmoor; Uptown homeless are expecting to be evicted this week and more.
Also in the news: Two teenage girls were hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Little Village; Bears President Ted Phillips discussed the team's possible move to Arlington Heights; Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza announces her retirement and more.
Also in the news: Black and Latino men's relationship with CPD still full of mistrust, survey reveals; Dozens of beagles from a Virginia research facility arrived in Chicago today; Local businessman organizes water drive for Jackson, Mississippi and more.
Also in the news: 5-year-old boy dies after suffering critical wounds in Sunday shooting; Bears officials to air stadium idea at Arlington Heights community meeting; St. Charles park memorializes pets that have passed away and more.
Also in the news: Retired Chicago police officer shot and seriously injured during attempted robbery; As migrants arrive in Chicago, city works to connect them with essential services; Family of 8 year-old boy injured during Highland Park Fourth of July Parade has sad news and more.
Also in the news: A man was slashed on the wrist as he rode a moped in Old Town; Kentucky man facing charges for stealing a semi-truck in Indiana; License plat readers helped track down road rage suspect and more.
Also in the news: Florida teen recovering in Chicago from a brain-eating amoeba; ComEd goats enjoyed a day off on a Chicago River cruise; Police evicted housing activists in Uptown and more.
Also in the news: Man alleges son with autism filed lawsuit due to long-term bullying; A 17-year-old boy was struck by a car while he rode his bicycle in Jefferson Park; Students are back in school after water main breaks in Dixmoor and more.
Also in the news: Prosecutors in R. Kelly federal trial rest their case; Joliet American Legion Band wins national title; Darren Bailey gets $1 million infusion from conservative megadonor Richard Uihlein and more.
Also in the news: CTA to hold listening sessions to allow customers to ask questions, give feedback; 3 IL residents convicted for lying on FOID card application; CTU wins ruling over dropping mask requirements at CPS and more.
Also in the news: Alderman decries 'urban terrorists' who killed woman outside cop station; Four water main breaks prompted the closure of two schools in Dixmoor; Indiana lifeguard saves six-year-old girl from drowning and more.
Also in the news: A shooting outside a Morgan Park police station left one person dead, onw seriously wounded; 40-year old woman dead after police say one of two cars speeding went out of control; The Annual Autumn fair at Geneva Park is coming in September and more.
Also in the news: Two women are hospitalized in critical condition after being wounded in a shooting in West Rogers Park; Lakeview pro-choice church vandalized; Suburban schools part of national program to get more children to ride bikes and more.
Also in the news: Man scaled a security fence at Chicago's FBI field office; Families are displaced after a fire in a condo complex in Prospect Heights; People living near Midway Airport on the Southwest side say there's been an increase in sex trafficking in the area and more.
Also in the news: IDOT begins repairs on I-80 this fall; Advocates for the homeless protest the construction of a controversial apartment complex; Dr. Allison Arwady, Jesse White both tested positive for COVID-19 and more.
Also in the news: Liquor license suspended for recently opened Oak Lawn bar; Waukegan cop fatally shoots man who was wielding knife, hammer; Monkeypox cases 'slowing,' according to Chicago top doc and more.
Also in the news: Number of Chicago monkeypox cases may be starting to reach a plateau; Probationary Kenosha Police Officer has been fired and is charged with sexually assaulting an injured woman while on duty; Streetwise turns 30-years old today and more.
Also in the news: Man stabbed in River North; Chicago Public School parents of special ed students say their children have had to endure two-hour rides to-and-from school ; Firefighters in Long Grove had to rescue a baby fawn and more.
Also in the news: Joliet man charged after allegedly pushing a man onto CTA train tracks; Fox River dam removal under discussion; Chicago Philharmonic to perform Ghostbusters Live concert and more.
Also in the news: Former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson has begun to serve his sentence; Snapchat will now pay out $35 million to Illinoisans in a biometric privacy class action settlement ; Cleaning workers have created first cooperative cleaning service on the Southeast Side and more.
Also in the news: Armed robber with crowbar who followed victims home on Northwest Side; New CTA service cuts 17 minutes off commute from south and west sides to downtown; Urban bee keeping continues to grow in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Harvey business was struck by car; National Pizza and Pasta Show is coming to Rosemont; Investigation of sexual abuse of six-year-old boy in a fast food restaurant bathroom case continues and more.
In other news: Schererville Indiana Police shot one suspect after an alleged robbery at a sporting good store yesterday; An Illinois State Trooper is among those recovering after a crash yesterday morning in Kankakee County; School expenses for parents and teachers this year could help them save money on their Illinois income tax returns next year; and much more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot commission says Christopher Columbus statues should not return to Grant Park and Little Italy; Darren Bailey referred to Chicago as "a hellhole"; Chatham car wash takes a step closer to reality and more.
Also in the news: Highland Park group decided how to distribute donations after Fourth of July massacre; A 26-year old woman was shot in the face during an argument ; Off-duty CPD officer shot and seriously wounded last month expected to come home today and more.
Also in the news: Woman testifies to having sex 'hundreds' of times with R. Kelly before she turned 18; Advocates call out Illinois prison system for lack of access to clean, safe water; Girl struck by lightning in Chicago has been given a clean bill of health and more.
Also in the news: Two people fall into lake near 'Playpen,' 1 still missing; Indiana 8-year-old boy dead after accidentally shooting himself; Former Chicago Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno considering a political comeback and more.
Also in the news: Scammers ready to pounce in tight rental market; Crime spree overnight leads to five people robbed, one shot; Chicago woman heads home after undergoing a double-organ transplant and more.
Also in the news: Cook County car owners urged to sign up for car tracking program; R. Kelly federal trial scheduled to begin today; Driver who crashed into Crystal Lake home facing charges and more.
Also in the news: Highland Park council passed resolution calling for tighter gin restrictions; Northern Illinois Food Bank opened new, larger facility; Retired Blackhawks play-by-play man Pat Foley will call Cubs game and more.
Also in the news: A 76-year-old North side man is charged with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on the lakefront ; Lottery ticket retailers sold 79 Mega Millions tickets per second, during recent jackpot; Autopsy reveals 3 victims of Indiana house explosion died of blunt force trauma, asphyxia and more.
Also in the news: A mother supporting 'Reeses Law' to protect children from button batteries; Elgin library celebrating more than 40 years of its art program; Low income Wisconsin residents who attend University of Wisconsin to receive aid and more.
Also in the news: 3 people recovering after being shot in a parking lot outside Six Flags Great America; Pickleball tournament returning to Highland Park; 1 dead, 3 hurt after shooting on the Reagan Tollway in Oak Brook and more.
Also in the news: Illinois rideshare and delivery drivers want a union; Illinois leaders planning to spend big on transportation upgrades; Congressman celebrates India's independence and more.
Also in the news: CPD officer shoots, critically wounds armed suspect after confrontation in Back of the Yards; Police looking for suspect who stole SUV with two dogs inside; 45-year old man is dead after being pulled from Lake Michigan and more.
Also in the news: Shooting involving Joliet police officer remains under investigation; Longtime Parkinson's patients visit Chicago, providing inspiration and hope with their upcoming film; Old Joliet Prison to host first ever Blues Brothers Con and more.
Also in the news: Man charged with firing gun after lost teens pulled into his driveway; Rally held demanding the indictment of Chicago police officer who shot, killed Anthony Alvarez; Burglary crew fools elderly couple, ransacks home and more.
Also in the news: Vernon Hills police searching for burglary crew who pulled off 6 smash-and-grabs; Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says that security on the CTA is worse than a failure; Geneva shot down Verizon plan to build a massive cell tower and more.
Also in the news: Seven Cook County murder convictions have been overturned; Olivia Newton-John's death reminds women to get annual mammogram; Two men sentenced to prison after convicted of federal drug investigation and more.
Also in the news: 38 new Chicago police officers are on the streets; Oak Lawn residents speak out against police arrest of teen; Batavia golf course open, after two-year renovation and more.
Also in the news: New details emerging about NASCAR racing in Chicago next summer; Senator Darren Bailey receives backing from Illinois FOP; A four-year-old boy dead, two days after being pulled from a pool and more.
Also in the news: Chicago mentorship group giving haircuts to Chicago Public School students; Chicago school that accepted Ukrainian students gets financial gift; 26-year-old man is facing murder, sexual assault charges in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old girl and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Park District fall programs sign up begins tomorrow online; UpRising bakery hosted controversial drag brunch this weekend; Northwestern University students want better working conditions and more.
Also in the news: Addison Fire Department donating ambulance to help people of Ukraine; C2E2 is back in Chicago this weekend; Cook County remains at a high COVID-19 level and more.
Also in the news: Dolton must pay more than $33 M for police chase that left one man dead and another with lifelong disabilities; UpRising Bakery ends dispute with Lake in the Hills over events ban; One dead, one injured after being shot in a parked car in Roseland and more.
Also in the news: ACLU of Illinois says it's brokered an agreement with Lake in The Hills to allow UpRising Bakery to host future events; Leaders of a program set up to help neglected and abused children in Kane County say they need more volunteers ; Pritzker refuses to commit to endorsing Lori Lightfoot for re-election
Also in the news: Man stabbed while riding CTA Red Line near Roosevelt stop; Four pigs have been on the loose in Wayne since last week; An Italian American group wants Christopher Columbus statues returned to Chicago parks and more.
Also in the news: Three people arrested after stealing phones from Lollapalooza attendees; Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in two-car crash; A man was killed after being hit twice by separate drivers in West Garfield Park and more.
Also in the news: Kane County man found guilty of trying to kill ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend by fiddling with his home's gas line; 434 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Chicago; 17-year old boy at the center of a controversial police arrest in Oak Lawn has been released and more.
And in other news: Naperville Police are trying to identify a group of teens who broke into a shuttered amusement center last month; a new Chicago music venue hopes to prove its worth of salt; An Illinois law school is getting a big grant to tackle first amendment issues and more.
Also in the news: two Chicago police officers are recovering after reportedly being sprayed with mace last night; Cook County Judges are joining an effort to collect school supplies; Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown says more effort needs to be made to steer young people away from crime specifically ones involving vehicles; one person is dead, and another seriously hurt, after a kayaking incident in Northwest Indiana Sunday night; and much more.
Also in the news: Police investigating Ravenswood home invasion and robbery incident; Plans to convert Mt. Carmel Catholic High School into co-ed are being put on hold; More than a dozen car thefts have been reported in the last 3 weeks in Chicago and more.
Also in the news: Lil Durk is recovering after walking into pyrotechnic at Lollapalooza; A 25-year old woman is hospitalized after being slashed with a knife during a robbery; Lisa Hernandez named new Democratic Party of Illinois Chairwoman and more.
Also in the news: Committee plans to to assist an increasing number of domestic violence victims in Cook County; City Colleges of Chicago has new resources for undocumented students; The latest COVID-19 numbers show infections are staying flat and more.
Also in the news: Three people are in custody after police chase on the Eisenhower Expressway ; Oak Lawn police chief defends officers shown punching a suspect in viral video; Man brutally attacked a woman he had captured in a Gary motel and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot signs order protecting women, health care providers coming to Chicago for abortion-related services; Two suburban newspapers to merge; Dozens protested Chicago's youth curfew ordinance outside of Lollapalooza and more.
Also in the news: Lollapalooza begins today; Two Chicago police officers injured in a hit-and-run; Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan played a benefit concert last night for victims of the Highland Park tragedy and more.
Also in the news: Google to set up shop in the Thompson Center; Chicago Public Schools will not require face masks this fall; Chicago Teachers Union says Lightfoot wants to fire teachers who helped students protest and more.
Also in the news: Will County trying to reduce freight truck congestion between two major highways; Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says his office has reached a multi-billion dollar settlement with opioid maker Teva; The head of a group that advocates for Chicago's parks is raising concerns about the mayor's plans to renovate Soldier Field and more.
Also in the news: Lightfoot, Pritzker promoting Chicago as 2024 Democratic Convention location; An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 3-year-old girl reportedly abducted from Maywood; Safety expert shares tips for Lollapalooza attendees and more.
Also in the news: Investigators hoping new image can lead to break in case of boy who disappeared from Gary 7 years ago; City shuts down Andersonville restaurant over alleged violations, twice; Police, feds team up to seize weapons, drugs in the mail and more.
Also in the news: 22-year-old, known for her high school basketball career, was shot and killed; It's costing motorists less to fill up now compared to 4 weeks ago; First trailer released for Emmett Till movie and more.
Also in the news: A local expert says concerns over shortages of monkeypox vaccine are likely to continue; One man dead, woman wounded after a shooting in the Back of the Yards; A young boy, who was severely injured in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, has made his first trip back outdoors and more.
Also in the news: Chicago's 'Bubbly Creek' may yet rebound, under restoration effort, A new gambling study in Illinois finds more than 10% of adults have a gambling problem or are at risk, Brookfield Zoo is introducing a 2-month-old male South American Tapir calf and more.
Also in the news: 3 men charged with stealing cargo containers of retail goods; Chicago police are issuing an alert about a man who's reportedly exposing himself to women on the Near West and Northwest sides; 13-year old Chicago boy charged with a carjacking says he is innocent and more.
Also in the news: State troopers say their months-long effort to crack down on Chicago expressway shootings is driving those incidents down, Final approval has been given to an affordable housing project for homeless women in Uptown, 3 Chicago men who each served 35 years in prison for a 1986 arson and double murder they say they didn’t commit will not be re-tried and more.
Also in the news: Mayor Lightfoot scored a victory in the battle over speed cameras, Metra is asking riders to complete a survey to adjust schedules and more, Part of Dixmoor is under a water boil order and more.
Also in the news: A two-year fight over when Chicago's speed enforcement cameras send out tickets has reached a dead-end, Twisted Hippo owners say they will relocate after microbrewery destroyed by a fire, Chicago aldermen gave final approval to a new measure designed to target people caught drag racing and more.
Also in the news: A proposed ban on the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines in Naperville brought people to council meeting, Body found near Barrington retention pond has been identified, Study shows most patients and doctors prefer virtual mental health visits and more.
Also in the news: Governor JB Pritzker tested positive for COVID-19; Sam Royko, son of legendary newspaperman, is running for alderman; Chef Art Smith will open new restaurant at Navy Pier and more.
Also in the news: Massive fire erupts at Shorewood farm supply store, , A 21-year-old Chicago carjacker was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison yesterday, Scammers are posing as the Mexican consulate to obtain Latino residents' personal information and more.
Also in the news: A City Council Committee has given a green light to cracking down on drag racing in Chicago, Former Blackhawk and current TV analyst Eddie Olczyk is in line to join the broadcast crew for the new Seattle Kraken NHL team, A new resource just opened in Highland Park that's designed to give dads a safe space to talk and more.
Also in the news: A woman was shot in the head at a restaurant in Roselle, Man and woman recovering after being attacked during a home invasion in Lake County, East Chicago is appropriating $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for city employee bonuses and more.
In other news: An Aurora woman was found dead in her apartment and police have charged her son with first degree murder; Two men were killed in a drive-by shooting overnight on the West side; A person living in McHenry County appears to have monkeypox; and much more.
Also in the news: One of the new life rings along the lakefront used to rescue someone, Couples can win a chance to get married under Wrigley Building bridge, More affordable housing could be available in Lincoln Square and more.
Also in the news: Road in Evanston closed due to murder investigation, Chicago received an increase in complaints about rats, Pitchfork Music Festival starts today in Union Park and more.
Also in the news: Man spots his stolen car, chases suspects on to Stevenson, then crashes into them; Chicago’s U.S. attorney sues Chicago Cubs over ADA compliance in Wrigley Field renovation; Planned Parenthood leaders in Illinois, Wisconsin partner to offer expanded abortion access and more.
Also in the news: Hundreds gathered for Highland Park shooting vigil, A suspect arrested after last month's shooting of an officer, Two individuals take baseball bats and smash glass doors at Harvard Aquatic Center and more.
Also in the news: Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson delivered his first major policy address, Family members of a Batavia man who died in an effort to save a child's life received a medal, Chicago Teachers Union claims there are inconsistencies in how COVID testing and vaccination programs are being run and more.
Also in the news: Chicago's top doctor reports a rising number of monkeypox cases , New cardiovascular center is being built in Glenview , Five workers hospitalized after receiving electrical shocks at house and more.
Also in the news: Police investigating shooting death of 7-year-old boy in East Chicago, Two Chicagoans are accusing finance companies of breaking the law -- by remotely disabling their cars, A Kenosha resident got a stern “talking to” after their small pet alligator was found roaming the streets and more.
Also in the news: Fund has been created to support those affected by the Highland Park shooting, It's Independent Venue week, People who retired during the pandemic are now returning to work and more.
Also in the news: Rebecca Blank turns down Northwestern University President position, Chicago will celebrate Disability Pride Month next weekend, Free Millennium Park concert will celebrate the local independent music industry and more.
In the news: One man was wounded after a shootout in a South Loop parking lot, Glendale Heights Fest to reduce its hours, A report on domestic violence in Illinois is being released today and more.
In other news: An off-duty Chicago Police Officer was shot and wounded yesterday morning in the Beverly neighborhood; A march through downtown Chicago celebrating the recent Dobbs V Jackson Supreme Court ruling was met with opposition from the other side of the abortion access debate; Taste of Chicago is back this weekend; and much more.
And other stories: A look at new records which suggest the alleged gunman's family life; One of Chicago's longest running food festivals is back; People in Kane County will have a chance to safely get rid of some household items; A man who spent 26 years in prison on a murder conviction had the charge against him finally vacated today and more.
In other stories: Taste of Chicago gets underway this morning in Grant Park; A baby has been found in a "Safe Haven" box in Indiana; A third grader from Freeport, Illinois is the state's winner in the "Doodle for Google" contest; Lisa Holder White has been sworn-in as the first black woman on the Illinois Supreme Court and other stories.
Also in the news: Chicago police say a teenager robbed five businesses at gunpoint within an hour yesterday; federal authorities in Chicago are sharing details about their role in a nationwide sweep targeting fugitives and other people facing criminal charges; a Cook County jury awarded a record 5.2 million dollar verdict to a family that lost a baby due to a doctor's mistake in 2015; Illinois US Senator Dick Durbin is sounding frustrated at the Food and Drug Administration for reversing itself on banning the heavily marketed vaping products sold by the Juul company; and much more.
Also in the news: the owner of an Evanston food truck is helping feed the people of Highland Park in the days after this week's tragedy; four people were hurt in a shooting on the Near West Side last night; back-to-school shopping could be a summer-long process; former Chicago Public Schools Chief Paul Vallas reports 836,000 dollars in donations to his campaign for mayor during the second quarter; and much more.
Also in the news: Family of Park Ridge boy seek criminal charges against Chicago cop; Ex-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months in federal prison for bank fraud; Brookfield police arrest woman who allegedly called in threats Brookfield zoo guests; Ravinia Festival cancels all concerts and shows through July 10 in the wake of Highland Park shooting; and much more.
Also in the news: Highland Park shooters father sponsored his FOID card application; Former Chicago Alderman is due in court today for cheating on his taxes; The state department of transportation released new bike maps; 3 Calumet City men are being charged for hurling fireworks near police; A North Shore lawmaker says its time to take major steps to decrease gun violence; and much more.
Also in the news: prosecutors say R. Kelly is no longer on suicide watch after the jailed R&B singer's sentencing in a federal sex abuse case; an 11-year-old Indiana boy has died from injuries sustained during a fireworks incident; in Highland Park today, neighbors are working to support the community and each other; and much more.
Also in the news: Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering says it was a sad day for her city and the surrounding communities and it's going to take time to heal; Governor Pritzker says mass shootings have become a weekly tragedy in the United States and spoke to the media yesterday; Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a statement in the aftermath of yesterday's shooting in Highland Park; and more.
Along with other stories: Expect the unexpected if you're flying this weekend; Dozens of Catholic churches may see big changes soon; Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin says over a quarter of Americans living with a disability need web accessibility and more.
Also in the news: Illinois expects shipment of Monkeypox vaccine; Chicago's Walking Man continues to make recovery after being set on fire; Kane County coroner has returned remains to families of 6 people; Replicas of NASA Mars, Rover, and others are on display at the Adler Planetarium; 2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting overnight in the Loop; Former CPS principal pleads guilty to wire fraud; and much more.
Also in the news: a new investigation suggests the city of Chicago needs to change how it handles complaints about air conditioning in senior citizen housing; we're getting a preview today of what the race for governor of Illinois is likely to be like up to Election Day in November; state authorities today filed money laundering and prostitution-related charges against the owners and operators of eight massage parlors in Chicago's suburbs; and much more.
Also in the news: law enforcement agencies across Illinois will now share information on guns used in crimes; a new report indicates Chicago women were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic; Chicago’s minimum wage is going up tomorrow; an arrest warrant that went unserved for nearly 70-years is behind new calls for justice from the family of a black teenager from Chicago who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955; and much more.
Also in the news: Elmhurst history museum serves up Chicago food history; Illinois State Representative prepares for Secretary of State race in November; New evidence suggests Illinois' roads became more dangerous from 2019 through 2020; Chicago Department of Transportation will implement barriers around bike lanes by the end of the year; Google is in talks to buy the Thompson Center; and much more.
Also in the news: Social worker at local burn facility urges residents to avoid lighting their own fireworks; Workers unearth stoneware relic in Naperville; Alexi Giannoulias wins democratic primary for Illinois Secretary of State; Son of Rev. Jesse Jackson wins congressional primary; and much more.
Also in the news: authorities have arrested members of an organized crew of retail thieves that struck multiple suburban cosmetics stores this month; Cook County remains in the "high risk" category for COVID-19, with Chicago at "medium risk;" an overnight fire at a commercial building in the West Loop is being investigated as arson; Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance has decided not to sell its huge United Kingdom Boots business; and much more.
Also in the news: Cook County remains in the "high risk" category for COVID-19; the death toll from Sunday's basement fire in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood now stands at three; a pop-up interactive arts event called "ACTIVATE..." will return to the Loop this week; charges may be filed in connection with the death of a four-year-old Chicago girl; and much more.
This afternoon on WBBM: Chicago's police superintendent calls his department's safety and security plan for the city's first Pride parade in three years a success; A man from Florida died in Lake Michigan this morning after jumping in to save the life of girl struggling in the water; The Museum of Science and Industry is hosting a special event this week; Police have released images of two people who they say held up a man at a CTA Red line station nearly two weeks ago & more stories.
Also in the news: Chicago Symphony Orchestra offering free concert in Millennium Park; Gary police officer shoots armed man; Bolingbrook Police arrest Chicago man responsible for WeatherTech shooting; 89-year-old driver accidently runs over 5 people at Schiller Woods Forest Preserve; Native Chicago Fox News political analyst loses his brother to gun violence; and much more.
Also in the news: The Chicago Community Trust is expanding its mission to help reduce violence; Mount Carmel High School is planning on possibly going co-ed; Illinois Congresswoman talks about her own experience with abortion; An alderman is discussing possible problems after Chicago Pride Parade this weekend; and much more.
Also in the news: Lurie Hospital survey finds most parents saw stress levels increase since start of pandemic; Chicago Pride Parade will take place this weekend; 3 wounded, 1 killed in shooting near the Dan Ryan in the Gresham neighborhood; Some question Cathedral's viability under River North property sale; and much more.
Also in the news; Arlington Heights trustees, residents voice frustration over cancelled express Metra trains; Man charged with attempted murder after hitting a Chicago Police officer in Jackson Park; Garfield Park meeting goes array after requesting for a public pool to be reopened; More than 30 Chicago alderman came together to discuss CTA staffing issues and delays; and much more.
Also in the news: the Chicago City Council is unanimously supporting what sponsors call "a modest death benefit" for first responders who die by suicide; a yearly clean-out at a north side Chicago Public School has neighbors questioning why they're throwing away hundreds of books; although a number of area swimming pools have had to close this year due to staffing shortages that's not the case in one western suburb; and much more.
Also in the news: a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention is being proposed by some Chicago aldermen; police in Elgin say they've seen a rise in thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles this month; people driving around Plainfield might think they're going back in time as participants in an unique classic-car rally make a pit stop; the invasive species that's been known for years as the "Asian carp" is getting a makeover from the State of Illinois, in hopes that people will take a bite out of the problem; and much more.
Also in the news: Condition of 'Walking Man' upgraded after he was set on fire, but prognosis not clear; 3 officers hurt while responding to unruly crowd in Old Town; 40th Ward Alderman will introduce legislation to help bikers; Chicago Police Department unveils new foot pursuit policy; A Chicago man is facing 6 years in prison on gun charges; and much more.
Also in the news: Gary receives first monkeypox case; Dekalb County nursing home employee accused of time card fraud; State troopers are seeing a deadly trend after multiple expressway shootings; Two new therapy dogs join La Rabida Children's Hospital; Teachers and community leaders plead for school improvements in 10th ward; and much more.
Also in the news: the mayor of Skokie is dropping a plan that would have blocked citizen-led efforts to change the way elections are held; Mayor Lightfoot has chosen Monique Scott to be the new representative of the 24th Ward; a new study identifies a Waukegan coal plant as a potential flooding and contamination risk; and much more.
Other news around Chicagoland: Mayor Lightfoot has chosen the sister of retired 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott, Jr. to replace her brother in the City Council, Starting Wednesday--visitors can no longer access the Grant Park pavilion from Michigan Avenue; This year’s Juneteenth celebration in Chicago has created a new annual tradition in Pullman on the Far South Side and more.
Also in the news: 11-year-old girl shot and wounded in Gresham neighborhood; Rep. Adam Kinzinger receives death threat for role in Jan. 6 committee; 1-year-old girl injured in hit-and-run crash on the Far South Side; Lincoln Park neighborhood continues to have issues with robberies; Chicago public pools will not open until July 5 due to staffing issues; and much more.
In other top news stories: Middle-school student allegedly brought gun to camp; former Chicago congressman returns to the city; Ribfest is a go at DuPage County Fairgrounds; and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Park District delays opening of public pools due to struggles finding lifeguards; Ingleside homeowner stops burglary in progress; CPD recovers wanted vehicle that killed an 11-year-old boy; Cinema owner thinks the worst has passed; and much more.
In other top stories: Hit-and-run kills 11-year-old boy, who has been identified; burglar held at gunpoint until cops arrive; more monkeypox cases reported in Chicago area; and more.
Also in the news: the Round Lake beach mother whose estranged husband is alleged to have murdered their three young children while they were with him last weekend says he did it because he wanted to hurt her; Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is moving to fire an officer for the way he treated a woman two years ago on the Northwest Side; a professional violinist whose instrument was stolen has it back; and much more.
In other top stories: Round Lake Beach man left note after allegedly killing his three kids; partially clothed woman charged after allegedly running over cop with his own SUV; Gov. Pritzker shrugs off questions about presidential bid; and more.
Also in the news: Naked woman charged for stealing cop car and hitting CPD officer; Illinois to provide extra cooling centers as heatwave continues; Retired police chief urges Pritzker to appoint school safety czar; Approval expected this week for new Cook County flag; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Naperville police release video of cop fatally shooting hatchet-wielding man; Gov. Pritzker is traveling to the East Coast; Cook County set to vote on new flag; and more.
Also in the news: the storms have left around 38,000 homes and businesses without power this morning; a former Chicago Police officer is facing criminal charges for allegedly getting into a confrontation last year with a Black woman as she walked her dog at North Avenue Beach; a former Cook County Commissioner wants to replace Toni Preckwinkle as Board President and he's criticizing her over the county's gas tax; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: ComEd has ideas for lowering power bills; naked woman steals squad car, runs over Chicago cop; city officials announce grants for mental health services; and more.
Also in the news: Man shot on Michigan Avenue near Wrigley building; Record setting heatwave may hit Chicago this week; CTA good Samaritan to be honored; March for Our Lives event this weekend honored deceased Uvalde students; and much more.
In other top news tonight: fire displaces residents at apartment near Wrigley Field; juvenile sought in vandalism spree at fire station; Aurora raises Pride flag, amid controversy over parade; and more.
Also in the news: Family offers reward to help find missing UChicago student; Protection of city's bikers once again at issue after death of 3-year-old girl; Man convicted of 1985 rape of Downers Grove girl granted clemency; Jewish social services agency begins major expansion; and much more.
In other top news: St. Sabina Church sponsors another gun buy-back; CPS ponies up money to build high school Chinatown; Cook Count holds mass burial of indigents; and more.
Also in the news: teachers, parents, and students are protesting plans by the Chicago Public Schools to close a program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Chase Elementary on the city’s Northwest side; the Chicago Public Library is holding a number of "Drag Queen Story Hours" in honor of Pride month; Mayor Lightfoot hit the campaign trail yesterday morning and got positive comments from some business owners; and more.
In other top stories tonight: Aurora Pride Parade permit revoked; Lightfoot begins making campaign stops; Nearly 20 people apply for vacant 24th Ward seat; and more.
Also in the news: Mayor Lightfoot is running for reelection; beware of ticket scams as summer festival season approaches; Chicago area key to preserving bird species; Alleged carjacker nearly crashes into Lake Michigan; St. Charles water pipes allegedly are filled with lead; and much more.
In other top news tonight: Aurora Pride Parade may not happen because not enough officers have signed up for security; bus driver could lose his job over civil lawsuit in Cook County; hit-and-run suspect faces charges in fatal collision; and more.
Also in the news: Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and State Representative La Shawn Ford have introduced legislation that would require Illinois ammunition sales to get the same scrutiny as gun sales; Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown says the national gun epidemic comes with a very high price for officers and their families; A 52-year-old man was shot in the back side while sleeping on a bench in Lincoln Park yesterday morning; if you live near Union Pacific West Line railroad tracks in Chicago or the suburbs, the next few months could get a bit loud due to a major tie project; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Homophobic chant temporarily stops soccer match; semi truck loses load of frozen pies; tool library looking for new space; and more.
Also in the news: 67-year-old man shot and killed in Douglas Park; Man stabbed to death in Naperville health club locker room; Two men hospitalized after fighting on Englewood CTA platform; Wheeling police continue to investigate shooting deaths of 2 naval officers; and much more.
In other news: Chicagoans are encouraged to wear something orange as part of Gun Violence Prevention weekend. Today, Wrigley Field will be decked out in orange as part of the observance; This morning is the Inaugural Bank of America half marathon at Garfield Park; A 6-year-old is recovering after being grazed by a bullet in the Calumet Heights neighborhood yesterday; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Naperville police officer fatally shoots hatchet-wielding man; Old Town School of Folk Music teachers have a first labor contract; wounded Chicago police officer will be in the hospital several more days; and more.
Also in the news: All 6 republican candidates for Illinois Governor participated in a forum last night; The head of the U.S. Postal Service visited Chicago talk to about a ten year plan to approve services; One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into two IDOT trucks; A case of possible moneypox has been found in Illinois; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Illinois reports first potential case of monkeypox; first-time voters visit "super" polling site; late Gov. Thompson's belongings will be sold at estate sale; and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police say they were called to Lincoln Park High School yesterday after a student allegedly threatened to shoot a teacher; the family of a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty 21 years ago is organizing an effort to keep his convicted killer in prison; Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he believes Congress will come to an agreement on some type of gun legislation; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Two suspects charged with Waukegan murder; woman sues park after zipline accident almost killed her; Metra offers "super saver" pass; and more.
Also in the news: Schaumburg woman killed in parasailing accident, St. Charles to fly pride flag in major step toward activism; Virgin Mary statue returns home to former Our Lady of Angels school; Bystander hit by gunfire at Oak Lawn gas station; Governor Pritzker visits nursing homes; and much more.
In other top stories: Chicago mayoral hopeful unveils public safety plan; man injured after jumping off Blue Line train; Taste of Chicago is back this summer at Grant Park; and more.
Also in the news: one person is dead after a large fire in an apartment complex in South suburban Calumet City last night; an investigation is on into a fire that caused extensive damage at the Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock; early voting begins today at the Chicago Board of Elections' supersite on Clark Street near Lake in the Loop; a man accused in a weekend stabbing at a downtown hotel is expected in bond court today; and much more.
In other news: Five people are in serious condition following an overnight shooting on the West Side; Friends and family came together on the South Side yesterday to remember the life of Seandell Holliday; A northwest suburban man is sentenced for firing a gun at police; and much more.
In other top stories: CTA responds to allegations that promised buses, trains are not showing up; Chicago area tips into "high" COVID transmission rate; Chicago police sergeant in trouble after shooting at car thieves; and more.
Also in the news: the state has confirmed this year's first cast of West Nile Virus; a 12-year-old boy is charged with threatening to attack the Wheaton middle school where he's a student; schools in Durand, about 20 miles northwest of Rockford, are closed today due to a reported threat; Chicago's 22 beaches officially open for the summer today; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Chicago COVID stats nudging upward, top doc warns; Morton Arboretum grows by 17 acres; suit filed after teen shot by Chicago police officer; and more.
Also in the news: a local therapist counsels people whose lives have been shaken by violence...with some of her clients as young as seven-years old; the investigation continues into recent gunfire outside an elementary school and a state child welfare office in Joliet; cleanup efforts continue after a hazardous materials incident in Elgin on Tuesday; workers at two Chicago Starbucks shops have approved joining a union; and much more.
In other top stories: CTU's new president willing to work with others, including "dysfunctional" city administration; Starbucks locations on North Side will unionize; aldermen delay vote on Pilsen church that may be torn down; and more.
Also in the news: Candidates for Illinois governor debate gun control in the wake of Texas school shooting; Secretary who posed as attorney, stole fees from law firm gets 5 years; Crime continues on and near the CTA red line; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: CTA rider fatally stabbed on Blue Line; Old Town School of Folk Music teachers hold rally as contract nears; Chicago aldermen considers bid for mayor; and more.
Also in the news: multi-vehicle pileup on southbound Tri-State causes traffic jam; the Chicago City Council has added an additional meeting to deal with the issue of violence; one of Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s main rivals has been allowed back in next month's Democratic primary; an 18-year-old man is accused of using a "ghost gun" to shoot and kill a passing driver from the window of his apartment on the North side earlier this year; and much more.
In other top stories: Dump truck driver dead after collision with train; aldermen air more concerns about Chicago casino; Indiana lawmakers may override trans-bill veto; and more.
Also in the news: 28 wounded, 1 killed by gunfire over the weekend; 36-year-old woman was found held captive in an abandon building; Expert weighs in on Chicago's Climate Action plan; and much more.
In other news: A shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway near 47th Street left a woman critically wounded last night; Firefighters spent hours battling a massive extra-alarm blaze at the now-vacant Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles; A Zion woman is heading to prison, nearly two years after a deadly hit-and-run in Waukegan; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Cop who shot 13-year-old boy is relieved of police powers; Illinois COVID cases flattening; some Chicago aldermen oppose fast track for casino project; and more.
Also in the news: Man drowns in Lake Michigan near Southeast Side; Alderman says demolition plan withdrawn for historic Edgewater church; Missing woman with dementia found a live in south suburb; City offers new approach to opioid addiction treatment; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Woman with dementia found by police after going missing; lawyers investigate fatal crash that killed 83-year-old pedestrian; Drew Peterson's former attorney suggests he may reveal what he knows about ex-cop's missing wife; and more.
Also in the news: an unidentified man is dead after being shot while sitting in a car on the Southwest side last night; a 16-year old juvenile is charged in the shooting of a student outside a school in Plainfield last weekend; Indiana State Police have moved their investigation of a fatal crash on the Borman last night off of the expressway; the inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools says hundreds of high school freshmen have been automatically put into a military-style program that's supposed to be voluntary; and much more.
In other top news stories tonight: Gov. Pritzker signs ghost gun ban into law; rogue bison is still on the loose in Lake County; chlorine product recalled; and more.
Also in the news: Bond set at $3 million for accused killer of teen boy; A news soccer field is being developed in Little Village at Farragut Career Academy High School; Downtown alderman rejecting the bid for River West casino; COVID numbers are up and if it moves to a high level a mask requirement might return; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: armed robbery suspect charged after Lincoln Park ambush, shooting; Black developers combine powers to build on the South Side; Chicago man shot after chase with police; and more.
Also in the news: an 18-year-old Chicago man was shot by an Indiana State Trooper after allegedly stealing a car; Chicago police say a "person of interest" is now in custody in the shooting of a man during a robbery in the Lincoln Park area earlier this month; a three-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a school bus in far northwest suburban Cary yesterday afternoon; car buyers hoping to get one out of a vending machine in Skokie may have to wait longer, as the village has halted construction of the controversial tower; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: State police at the ready to help Chicago, if necessary, governor says; former church in Edgewater could be razed; and more.
Also in the news: Mayor Lightfoot places a curfew on unaccompanied minors in Millennium Park; A 14-year-old boy shot and killed in North Chicago; Air conditioning back on at a Rogers Park apartment complex after 3 deaths; and much more.
In other news: Three people were found dead at a Rogers Park living center yesterday; Two people have died, two others injured in an early morning rollover crash on the outbound Eisenhower near Damen; Governor Pritzker has signed legislation to protect auto accident victims from rogue towing companies; and much more.
In other news: DuPage County receives new voting equipment, West Side beauty shop provides prom attire for high school students, Malcolm X College graduates nursing class during nurses's week, Online petition launched calling for former Bear's induction into NFL HOF and much more
Also in the news: Farmers markets make a comeback in Chicago; State representative joins race for Chicago mayor; North Aurora boy mauled by pit bull; Drug trafficking investigation in Chicago leads to over 30 arrests; State department of transportation want to eliminate Oak Brook Terrace red light camera; and much more.
In other news: Update on Wednesday's deadly Metra crash that left a woman dead, Robbins police officers agree to new contract with village, Illinois Policy Institute predicts tight state legislative races this fall, Chicago business leaders say city struggling to recover from pandemic, and much more
Also in the news: four people are hurt after the collision of two three-wheeled motorcycles on Columbus Drive in the downtown area early today; Metra's Burlington Northern line is operating on a reduced Saturday schedule today after yesterday's fatal accident in Clarendon Hills; two Naperville men are facing charges for allegedly going into the home of an acquaintance and beating him in front of his daughter; eight schools in Illinois are being honored for their use of digital curriculum tools; and much more.
In the news: President Biden is in Chicago today, Illinois farmers say inflation is affecting them, Chicago Police Superintendent addresses yesterday's shooting in Back of the Yards, and much more.
Also in the news: President Biden expected today to visit Kankakee and Chicago; Lincoln College to close after COVID setbacks and cyberattack; Multiple people shot in Back of the Yards neighborhood; People investigating 2 separate robberies in the Uptown neighborhood; and much more.
In other news: New study looks into wrongly-issued parking tickets, Rising price of gas hits new high, Two armed robberies in Lakeview neighborhood, Fallen firefighters honored at memorial service, and much more
Also in the news: Candidate for governor takes jabs at Pritzker over COVID deaths at veterans home; CPS is announcing a new mental health and suicide prevention program; Westwood College students in Chicago might receive federal loan forgiveness; Masks might be required if COVID cases increase; and much more.
In other news: Mother of four shot in Lawndale on Mother's Day, Museum honoring Illinois basketball legends in Bedford Park, High-speed sailboat race coming to Chicago, Mayor pledges funding to assist women with abortions, and much more
Also in the news: Telehealth company to increase medical access for people of color; Chicago Police officer is being charged for threating to shoot another cop; A fire in Madison, Wisconsin at an abortion clinic after leak on Roe v. Wade; Will County COVID cases are continuing to climb; and much more.
In other news: Police in west suburban Cicero are asking the public's help in the investigation into a deadly hit and run; A 15-year-old boy has been charged with striking officer during arrest for robbery in Loop; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Armed robbery leaves man seriously injured; health officials recommends indoor masking, for now, amid higher COVID count; high-tech buoy monitors lake off Chicago; and more.
Also in the news: Ken Griffin has put up more money in his effort to ultimately defeat Governor JB Pritzker; a pedestrian was struck and killed on the Near West side this morning; the Chicago City Council's Casino Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday to consider the mayor's selection of Bally's to build a gaming and hotel complex in the River West area; Mayor Lightfoot and Governor Pritzker are reacting to news that the Boeing Company is moving its headquarters out of Chicago; and much more.
In other top news: Lightfoot chooses Bally's casino for River West site; Skokie students are helping protect endangered penguins; Baxter selling Deerfield campus; and more.
Also in the news: Mayor Lightfoot expected to select site for the city's first casino; Indiana taxpayers begin to receive extra cash due to budget surplus; bicyclist struck and killed by hit-and-run driver on the Northwest side; Transportation secretary pays visit to launch Joliet bus station; Indiana city to pay former Chicago man millions after wrongful conviction; and much more.
In other top stories: Food truck festival is returning to Chicago; student caught trying to bring gun into west suburban school; girl, 6, donates her savings to hospital; and more.
Also in the news: Man stabbed at gas station in Northwest suburb; A man held at knifepoint on the CTA redline the fourth attack in less than a week; Loyola announces a new president; Advocate Christ Medical Center is being reviewed for alleged racial misconduct; and much more.
Also in the news: it's down to the wire as Mayor Lori Lightfoot could make a decision this week on the three finalists in the Chicago casino sweepstakes; Evanston residents eligible for racial reparations have decided on the kinds of benefits they want to receive; Chicago's official police oversight agency released video and other materials pertaining a fatal officer-involved shooting by a member of the police department's SWAT unit; Chicago is formally bidding for the 2024 Democratic National Convention; the City of Chicago has introduced a new brand of drinking water in town and it apparently has a story to tell; and much more.
Also in the news: Chicago submits bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention, One man shot dead, another wounded in Rogers Park, Tinley Park police identify person of interest in death of 17-year-old girl, Suburban man sentenced to 60 years for murdering his mother, Naperville twins up for national automotive award, and much more.
Other top stories tonight: Chicago police respond to downtown shootings; off-duty Waukegan cop's spouse killed in apparent domestic incident; DuPage animal shelter plans expansion; and more.
Also in the news: Chicago comedian Justin Green dead at the age of 76; Chicago Police Department held St. Jude Memorial March for the first time in person after 3 years; Dinkel's Bakery closed for good; For the first time in 2 years the City Colleges of Chicago held a commencement; Mayor Lightfoot is reminding people about the cash assistance program; and much more.
In other news: Chicago police say two men were attacked in separate attacks on Blue and Green Lines about an hour apart last night; Chicago-area favorite Portillo's is facing challenges, as it works to expand its footprint nationally; A growing scam involving Medicare cards has prompted a warning from the Illinois Department on Aging; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Husband charged in fatal shooting of his 47-year-old wife at a Chicago mall; Illinois sees consistent increase in COVID cases; CTA plans station upgrades; Homewood police offer something nice to some motorists they pull over; and more.
Also in the news: Things to do this weekend in Chicago; Human remains found by landscapers in the Pullman neighborhood; Former Chicago Alderman released from federal prison; Vigil held for biker killed near Dusable Lakeshore Drive in February; An Evergreen Park pharmacy is barred from dispensing many controlled substances; and much more.
Also in the news: another teenager is the latest to be arrested for a carjacking in Chicago; no one was injured this morning when an off-duty Chicago police officer exchanged gunfire with someone who was allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter in Norwood Park; leaders and organizations in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood are calling for more people to speak out about domestic abuse; a west suburban park district has decided to close one of its three aquatic centers this summer because it will not have enough lifeguards; and much more.
Also in the news: A suspect questioned in shooting at Brickyard Mall, 5 shot on the West Side yesterday, More license plate readers coming to Chicago area expressways, Facebook's parent company expanding data center in DeKalb, 13-year-old girl missing from the Back of the Yards neighborhood, Man sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to terrorism, child-porn charges, and more.
In other top stories tonight: Metra invites businesses to an open house on bridge overhauls; actor is attacked on the CTA, the latest crime on the transit system; and more.
Also in the news: Elgin City Council to reconsider cancelling popular Halloween event; Harper College is launching a Community Innovation Fund Grant Program; Some Illinois residents may receive a check from Google after being photographed illegally; City Council recommends candidates for civilian police oversight board; and more.
In other top stories: man charged after stealing Chicago ambulance and fleeing to downstate; Chicago Fire Department has new tool to save people pulled from water; cherry trees are blossoming in Jackson Park; and more.
Also in the news: a 64-year-old man is on the mend after becoming the latest victim of a crime on the CTA; the Chicago Park District is on cherry blossom watch; phony identification cards are being intercepted at O'Hare; a man is in custody after allegedly stealing a Chicago fire department ambulance yesterday afternoon; and much more.
In other top stories: Speeding motorist runs stop light before fatal collision, police say; Chicago life expectancy drops, partly because of COVID; motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run on Northwest Side; and more.
Also in the news: a motorcyclist is dead after a hit and run in Portage Park on the Northwest side last night; a member of the Chicago Bears was arrested in Florida over the weekend; the Kane County Clerk's office is urging voters to look closely examine the new registration cards that are arriving in the mail; a 40-year-old Joliet man says his roommate attacked him after they argued over rent and some remodeling issues; Chicago Police say a 16-year-old girl has been missing since Thursday; and much more.
In other news: The Coast Guard is searching for a kite surfer who was reported missing on Lake Michigan near Evanston, IL yesterday; A 17-year-old girl was found shot early this morning in Lawndale on the West Side; A man was shot and critically wounded following an altercation last night in River North on the Near North Side; and much more.
In other news: One person is in serious condition after being shot by a Chicago police officer in Pullman, Chicago police are asking for your help, as they look for the person who shot and wounded a 68-year-old woman as she was walking in the Albany Park neighborhood, a man in Arlington Heights is facing a host of charges after authorities say he impersonated a police officer, a fire at an auto repair shop in Ravenswood.
In other top stories tonight: Student accused of raping classmate during active-shooter drill; Illinois getting $800 million from tobacco settlement; and more.
Also in the news: This year's winners of Mayor Lightfoot's Medal of Honor revealed; CTA bolstering security efforts on trains, buses, and platforms; Former CPS teacher receives probation after admitting to sexually assaulting a student; Chicago candy maker MARS Wrigley is planning to expand; and much more.
In other top stories: Student charged with threat against school in western suburbs; Chicago Reader staffers demonstrate outside co-owner's home; Chicago park becomes namesake of German poet killed in the Holocaust; and more.
Also in the news: the Chicago City Council could take a final vote next week on the mayor's plan to give some residents help paying for gasoline and CTA rides; organizers have released a list of Chicago and suburban gas stations that will take part in Willie Wilson's latest gas giveaway; demolition is underway at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood after the church was gutted by fire last Friday; it's the final weekend for a unique art exhibition in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood; Chicago police detectives are investigating a shooting on the North side yesterday that's left a woman in critical condition; and much more.
In other top news tonight: Englewood church must be demolished after fire, city officials say; Lightfoot's gas-relief plan squeaks through committee; eaglets seen in Will County; and more.
Also in the news: The city is announcing a new 60 million dollar food production facility bringing new jobs; IDOT introduces new anti-litter campaign; A special piece of art survived the Antioch Church fire in Englewood; Suburban woman will spend time behind bars after wire fraud case; Cattle have to be wrangled on I-80 in Joliet after drunken crash; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: former state health director looks forward to private-sector job; Chicago businessman announces third gasoline giveaway; Uptown homeless push back at alderman; and more.
Also in the news: Chicago theater star Hollis Resnik dies; Grad students workers at UIC go on strike; Teacher emphasizes the healing power of music; Feds say they won't prosecute ex-cop Jason Van Dyke for Laquan McDonald's murder; A demonstration in the Loop yesterday highlights the treatment of Palestinians by Israeli police during religious gatherings this past week; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: 2 Chicago police officers hurt in Dan Ryan crash; Naperville congresswoman holds forum on student suicide; UIC teaching assistants strike; and more.
Also in the news: Woman killed in car crash on Southwest side; The Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services has launched a new program to support undocumented adults; A local chef is calling on the public for information about a carjacking attack in Chinatown leaving a man with serious injuries; A Chicago police officer is recovering after a traffic stop in the loop goes awry; and much more.
In other news: A bicyclist was critically wounded after being hit by a car last night on the Near West Side; Chicago Police confirm Two bodies were recovered from the Chicago River in less than an hour yesterday morning; and much more.
Other local news: two people were injured in a house fire Friday afternoon, an Aurora police officer has been fired for allegedly leaving threatening voicemails on the cellphone of a minor, a former Downers Grove dentist has been charged with wire fraud and theft, a man accused of opening fire on a local expressway this week is now behind bars and more.
In other top stories: Chicago marks the 100th anniversary of Harold Washington's birth; Dixmoor's water system will be partly upgraded, with federal grant; bison calf born at Fermilab; and more.
Also in the news: COVID-19 transmission levels in Kane County are considered low, but the health department continues to move forward with more opportunities for vaccinations; a 14-year-old boy is among two people killed in shootings across Chicago that also left five others wounded yesterday; today would've been former Mayor Harold Washington's 100th birthday; a Hoffman Estates woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for starving two dogs to death; and much more.
In other top stories: Fundraiser set up for chef who is comatose after being beaten; building that partly collapsed, killing one person, must be torn down, city says; the bees are back in business at Prudential Plaza; and more.
Also in the news: police in West Dundee are investigating a murder and its possible connection to a deadly shooting in Elgin last weekend; antitrust lawyers are taking another swipe at the city’s 1-billion-dollar parking-meter deal; the Cook County Sheriff office is asking for help solving a year old homicide; some Illinois experts on the economy are analyzing the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Missing woman's body found, identified in Northwest Indiana; police union members to weigh proposal to lengthen president's term; inspector general candidate nears final approval; and more.
Also in the news: The new state budget expected to provide more funds for Illinois higher education system; A man found dead in a fire in Auburn Gresham neighborhood; The C.R.O.W.N act is heading to the Governors desk; A former postal worker is accused of stealing stimulus checks; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: It's road-construction season, and time to slow down; White Sox fans optimistic at home opener; Chicago marks the 100th birthday of Harold Washington; and more.
Also in the news: three Chicago Police officers could be fired for their involvement in a violent arrest; sentencing is scheduled today for a woman who's admitted to being part of her late husband's scheme to siphon money from a youth police program in Fox Lake; Police in Northwest Indiana are battling misinformation as they continue to search for a missing woman; a government watchdog is weighing in on the case of a Chicago police detective, plus a former Cook County prosecutor, who are accused of cashing in on an overtime scheme; and much more.
In other top news tonight: 2 found shot dead in Uptown apartment; two dead after mass shooting in Elgin; Evanston announces beach passes for residents; and more.
Also in the news: An investigation involving a Chicago police officer due to accusations of overtime abuse is underway; A car smashed into a River North restaurant; Secretary of State Jessie White announces entry forms for the Illinois Emerging Writers competition are available on his website; and much more.
In other news: one person was wounded in an early morning shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway; at least three people were hurt-- including a Chicago police sergeant and a 5-year-old girl--during a hit and run on the Near North Side last night; A judge sets bond at half a million dollars for a former DuPage County high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting a student; and much more.
Other stories: the CTA sees another stabbing after a fight, a 17-year-old boy was shot to death in the Longwood Manor neighborhood, an investigation is underway after an 11-year-old was accidently shot in the neck in a Morgan Park apartment and more.
In other top stories tonight: Illinois lawmakers near passage of state budget; downtown Chicago is safe, official insists; Chicago actor dies at age 92; and more.
Also in the news: Woman carjacked at red light in the loop; Human skulls a a part of prohibited items found at O'Hare; Charges filed in suburban case of 2 bodies buried in a family's backyard; A landmark traveling exhibit is displayed at Navy Pier; A major gas leak in Kane County; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: City panel approves landmark designation for steel PR flags in Humboldt Park; Cubs welcome fans on Opening Day; former Chicago top cop gets job as Willow Springs police chief; and more.
Also in the news: a Joliet police officer shot and wounded a man last night; a 25-year old woman is seriously hurt last night after parts of a stone facade fell from a building along the 12-hundred block of North Milwaukee Avenue; New York City diva Lady Bunny is coming to Chicago this weekend; another case of violence is being reported on the CTA - this time just south of downtown; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Legislation would give facilities the power to decide whether patients can have visitors during pandemic; sheriff makes another push for automakers to help with anti-carjacking efforts; weed boxes at Chicago airports not getting much business; and more.
Also in the news: Women dies in a car crash on the Near West Side; Dinkel's Bakery will close for good at the end of the month; A South Side shooting left three members of one family dead; A man was attacked on the CTA last night; A former Chicago restaurant will be open more time before closing for good; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Illinois teachers have a special sick leave for COVID-19; Lake County may raze donated mansion from a former Illinois governor; collector will part with rare DC "ashcan" editions from the dawn of U.S. superheroes; and more.
Also in the news: the city of Chicago hosts the sixth and final town hall meeting on public safety tonight; If you think you can walk, bike, or run nearly 100 miles over the course of four months, Will County’s trails are waiting; there’s a call for a speed limit change in the northern suburbs after a seven-year-old boy was hit by an SUV last week; lower-income Chicago renters facing possible eviction can now get free legal assistance in housing court; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Bomb threat empties suburban school; Aurora school considering change in class ranking; suburban mayor discusses proposed Bears stadium in Arlington Heights; and more.
Also in the news: A new report finds speed cameras cost Chicagoans millions of dollars last year but did not increase safety; The deaths of two DCFS workers inspiring a new law setting rules for carrying pepper spray; New crime statistics show shootings are down in Chicago; and much more.
In other news: A man remains in critical condition after allegedly opening fire on McHenry County Sheriff's deputies who shot him during a confrontation; Two men who pulled off a bizarre robbery yesterday morning in the South Shore neighborhood, the men apparently used a dog as a weapon; and much more.
Other top stories: Chicago police are investigating a pair of separate overnight shootings that took place within minutes of each other, first-degree murder charges are now filed in connection with a shooting inside of a Rosemont mall last week, Chicago police have asked for the public's help to track down a man investigators say tried to kidnap four girls last evening in the Jefferson Park neighborhood and more.
In other top stories: Consumer advocacy group blasts high gas rates; Chicago unveils plan to give away bicycles, add more lanes; Cleveland man tied to sexual assaults in Chicago more than 20 years ago; and more.
Also in the news: A 72-year old woman was show while walking along the 31-hundred block of North Broadway Thursday afternoon; The city of Chicago plans to give away five-thousand free bicycles, helmets, locks and lights; Cable TV and internet service provider Comcast is planning a switch toward solar over the next few years; A boys' sports team at a North Shore high school is on probation; and much more.
In other top stories: Mayor Lightfoot unveils plan to give away gas and transit cards; feds say 3 U.S. Army soldiers teamed up with Chicago gang members to traffic guns; Chicago alderwoman gets some endorsements to replace retiring Congressman; and more.
Also in the news: no one was hurt when part of a house collapsed with firefighters inside during a fire on the Northwest side last night; a 29-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly attacking a woman inside the Kankakee County Courthouse yesterday; some residents on Chicago’s Northwest side are raising concerns about what they feel are unsafe road conditions; the state's ten COVID-19 testing sites are shutting down at the end of business today; and much more.
Other top stories include a man in Kane County is saved from a burning car due to a police officers quick thinking, and the chicago Park District has put tree removals on the June election ballot, Chicago may be hosting the Democratic National Convention, and you're gonna need to buy a pass to go to the Indiana Dunes this season.
Also in the news: Gunfire strikes South Side grade school, man seriously wounded outside; FBI investigating Tuesday's Near West Side bank robbery; Authorities are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday at Midway airport; A Waukegan man will be spending over a decade in prison after attacking a woman in 2018; and much more.
Other top stories include a teenager in Lake County is charged for pointing a fake gun at police, in Mundelein a vacant shopping center is getting a new look, and the Broadway show SIX comes to Chicago with a suburban native starring in the production
Also in the news: the last two of the governor’s nominees to the Prisoner Review Board are out of the picture; authorities have identified the body of a man found in a retention pond in Southwest suburban Homer Glen but the name is not yet being released publicly; a north suburban theater owner is reaching out to fans through a GoFundMe page for the cash to re-open it; the so-called “ghost gun” could soon be illegal in Illinois; and much more.
Other Top stories include a school district is back in the classroom after being on strike for over a week, gas prices are falling but there could be more taxes coming, and a trail begins for a man who killed a sheriffs deputy in Rockford three years ago
Also in the news: South Side bakery attempts to recover after car crashes into building; Man shot and killed while standing in alley in Lakeview; Census statistics being released after 72 year rule; A group of Chicago doctors are helping refugees fleeing Ukraine; and much more.
In other news: more COVID-19 testing sites across Illinois are shutting down; a northwest suburban teenager, killed in a single-vehicle accident; two people suspected of an undisclosed felony have been hospitalized following an overnight chase and subsequent crash on the Bishop Ford at Sibley Boulevard; and much more.
In other news: Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting of a teenaged boy yesterday by a police officer in Sauk Village; Unsealed court documents have shed more light on claims by federal investigators that three teenagers, including one from Chicago, planned to attack at least one mosque here and possibly other houses of worship in the name of ISIS; A homeless shelter in the western suburbs is receiving more government funding, as it expands to meet a growing need; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Judge cites DCFS chief for contempt, again, as state ward languishes; cattle get loose in suburbs; Elgin weighs greater costs to revive Halloween fest; and more.
Also in the news: CTU sues Lightfoot ally, accuses her of interfering in union elections; 3 women shot while sitting in car in South Shore; Man fatally shot in attempted carjacking in Belmont Central; Jury finds two former Chicago Police officers liable in 2014 shooting; and much more.
Also in the news: New ethics proposal bans alderperson's family from lobbying, Metra execs concerned about merger, Fox gets drainpipe stuck around neck - again, Willie Wilson open to a third round of gas giveaways, New art exhibit showcases the evolution of pop culture, Ravinia releases full schedule of events, musical acts, Lightfoot announces new 11th ward alderman, Kane County land set aside for volunteer garden and much more.
Also in the news: the city of Chicago says hundreds of affordable senior housing units will be rehabbed; big problems this morning for CTA passengers on North Side "L" trains; North America's oldest outdoor music venue has officially announced its 2022 lineup; as the Illinois High School Association looks for a stadium to host the state's future high school football championships - one current site could be left on the sidelines; and much more.
In other top stories: Aldermen vote electronically for the first time; Ricketts family faces opposition in bid for Chelsea soccer club; Chicago man accused of sexually assaulting two women at hospital; and more.
Also in the news: Gunman reportedly kills himself after workplace shooting that leaves 1 dead, 1 injured; Mother of murdered son asking FBI to crack the case, Chicago health commissioner reports blip in COVID cases but cites 'beautiful' low positivity rate; Bugs being worked out for this week's $1M gas giveaway in Chicago; and much more.
In other top stories: Chicago narrows list of potential casino developers; city braces for second gasoline giveaway; mother of murder victim calls on feds to help with Chicago violence; and more.
Also in the news: the Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote on a school calendar tomorrow that would have students returning to classes for the next school year on August 22nd; one of the richest women in the world is giving two-million dollars to a Chicago organization that works to improve the lives of some of the city's poorest families; advocates for "low income worker tax relief" gathered in Chicago's Daley Plaza yesterday; and much more.
In other top news stories tonight: Prosecutors say defendant had a hand in series of smash-and-grab heists; Chicago unveils new welcome campaign for visitors; and more.
Also in the news: A new postage stamp honors a woman with a connection to the western suburbs; cars stolen from northwest side luxury dealership; University of Illinois system creates a new initiative to increase number of graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds; Illinois Supreme Court creates task force exploring effectiveness of holding hearings remotely; and much more.
In other news: Police confirmed the identity of a body pulled from Lake Michigan last week is that of a missing Evanston activist; Indiana's Governor is headed overseas to lend his support to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees; A head-on crash in a north suburb leaves three people, including a three-year-old girl, with serious injuries; and much more.
In other news: Investigators are working to figure out what started a fire in West Pullman that left a man dead and his wife of 64 years fighting for her life; More gas giveaways are coming to Chicago this weekend; Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle is tomorrow, 20,000 runners are expected to take part; and much more.
In other top stories: Gov. Pritzker weighs lowering the state's gasoline tax; Loyola fans get broken hearts in first round of March Madness; local med students learn their fates in "Match Day"; and more.
Also in the news: police are investigating a possible hit-and-run that killed an elderly woman in Belmont Central; the US Department of Veterans Affairs is recommending that the 100-year-old Hynes VA Hospital be replaced with a new facility; a Kane County grand jury has indicted a teenager on "adult charges" - stemming from a 'vicious carjacking' last year; and much more.
In other top stories: FOP president clashes with 3 Chicago aldermen; Indiana has unclaimed property for the claiming; robots will help fast food industry in the labor crunch; and more.
Also in the news: Metra employees speak out about being put on unpaid leave for not getting COVID shots; a Florida sheriff says a retired Cook County judge was arrested for attempting to hire a prostitute; Jussie Smollett is free on bond after serving less than a week of his five month jail sentence; and much more.
In other top news: Restaurant group chides U.S. senators for not supporting assistance package; students walk out of classes in south suburb; aldermanic attempt to hold meeting on vaccine mandate fizzles; and more.
Also in the news: a website has named west suburban Naperville as the best city in the U-S to raise a family; a movement is growing to ask the National Archives to destroy secretly-recorded tapes of Martin Luther King Jr.; Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx has decided to not file charges against the Chicago police officers who killed Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez last year; and much more.
In other top stories: Indiana official hopes new law will discourage catalytic converter thefts; top official at the Illinois Tollway resigns; immersive exhibit celebrates Ukrainian artist, poet; and more.
Also in the news: we have an update this morning on two strikes by Chicago-area teachers; a NASCAR Cup Series at a racetrack in Madison, Illinois near St. Louis now has an official sponsor, courtesy of the state of Illinois; charges have been filed in the case of a pre-school aged boy who "accidentally shot to death" his own mother in the south suburbs; and much more.
In other top stories: Jussie Smollett's family says they have received threats by phone; toddler fires gun, accidentally kills mother; Chicago alderman wants Trump name removed from tower; and more.
In other news: A former Lincolnshire-Riverwoods firefighter is sentenced to 45 days in jail for a 2019 sexual assault charge; After months of delays and court battles, today is the deadline for city of Chicago employees to get vaccinated against COVID or be put on no-pay status; A second suspect is now charged in last summer's shooting death of a young entrepreneur who was selling "rare" Air Jordan's; and much more.
In other news: City officials have shut down a big celebration set for today. Goose Island Beer’s planned “312 Day”; A bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease has been found at two Illinois State Prison facilities in Joliet; Families gathered in south suburban Harvey to remember the four lives lost in a tragic crash involving an SUV and a train; and much more.
In other top stories: Jussie Smollett will be in protective custody as he serves his jail stint; Wrigleyville bars happy that MLB, players resolved differences; Republican candidate for DuPage County chair suggests programs to help fight crime; and more.
In other top stories: Judge denies request for new trial for actor Jussie Smollett; advocates for the blind move forward with accessibility suit against the city; driver charged in fatal hit-and-run in Burr Ridge; and more.
In other top stories: Former Illinois House speaker pleads not guilty to federal racketeering and bribery charges; teachers organization releases poll about race studies; latest list of "endangered" buildings released; and more.
In other top stories: woman found beaten to death after SWAT standoff in Chicago; Skokie declares tony mall as "blighted" to raise tax money; Bolingbrook man was burglar who videotaped sleeping residents, police say; and more.
In other top stories tonight: More lane closures coming to Jane Byrne Interchange; South Side Irish Parade is back in green this weekend; former Mercy Hospital reopens; and more.
In other news: Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for supermarket customers to see if they are getting discounts for items on sale; A dispute between the principal of a Chicago Public School and the local school council is playing out in public; A busy intersection in Northwest suburban Schaumburg was the scene of a rally in support of Ukraine yesterday; and much more.
Other top stories: a Ukrainian-born doctor took part in a rally on a mission to help her country, former CPS CEO Janice Jackson shows no interest in running for mayor, two southside shootings result in deaths on the southside, one person died after being struck by a vehicle in Westmont and more.
In other top stories: Prosecutor Kim Foxx bristles at questions about Jussie Smollett; pedestrian tunnel reopens along DuSable Lake Shore Drive; teachers strike begins at Proviso District 209; and more.
Also in the news: teachers have gone on strike this morning against Proviso Township High School District 209; a Schaumburg-based nurses organization is helping the people of Ukraine; a Midlothian man faces charges of possessing drugs and a stolen vehicle...as well as fleeing police...after he was arrested in Elmhurst on Wednesday; and much more.
In other top stories: Chicago's top doctor not going anywhere, as her state colleague steps down; 'serial stowaway' sentenced to prison, treatment; little girl pays tribute to Ukraine in Portage Park; and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police are looking for suspects in crimes that occurred on-or-near the CTA Red Line on both the North and South sides last night; the player lockout in Major League Baseball appears to be giving a boost to minor league teams in the Chicago-area; Chicago Public Schools appear on the verge of making a change in mask policy.
In other top stories: Chicago police superintendent promises to find shooter who seriously wounded 12-year-old girl; minor-league baseball teams could benefit from MLB lockout; Amazon bookstore expected to close in Lake View; and more.
Also in the news: Chicago police are still looking for the driver who left the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed two Chicago ministers on Monday night; Governor Pritzker is asking the state's employee pension systems to review potential divestment in Russian assets in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Republican State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer says making lawmakers wear face coverings in the chamber makes no sense - especially since the governor removed the requirement across the state; and much more.
In other news tonight: Chatham tenants say problems with rental properties persist; long haul COVID is still a problem for many, doctor says; former education secretary Arne Duncan won't run for Chicago mayor; and more.
Also in the news: Chicagoland celebrates paczki day; MLB labor talks continue late into the night as efforts continue to salvage full regular season; and much more.
In other top stories: Gym rats return, many without masks; Chicago's "Rooftop Pastor" is back at it, raising money for community center; legislation would obligate officials to contact FBI if they can't identify human remains; and more.
Also in the news: Governor Pritzker, several congressmen, and Mayor Lightfoot addressed well over a thousand people holding a rally in Ukrainian Village yesterday; several diverse student spaces at Northwestern University are closed after receiving a threat; a shooting in downtown Chicago overnight has left a teenager dead; and much more.
In other news: With more convoys expected over the next few weeks, Illinois State Police has issued a warning; There's new information on how the Chicago Police Department handled an incident involving the drug arrest of a relative of CPD's internal affairs chief; A man from DeKalb has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison, after he was convicted of bank fraud and identity theft; and much more.
In other news: An undercover sting operation at gun shows in Northwest Indiana is credited with keeping dozens of illegal weapons off the streets of Indiana and Illinois; Mask-wearing mandates for indoor settings and schools in Illinois, Chicago and Cook County will be lifted Monday; A person was shot on the Stevenson expressway this morning; and much more.
In other top stories: Ukrainian is naturalized in Chicago, but war with Russia looms; salt having bad effect on water supplies, official says; Alabama man hits plow truck in Indiana; and more.
Also in the news: a teenager from Waterville, Maine is being held without bond after prosecutors say he planned an attack on a mosque in Chicago; authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area in Joliet Township; Chicago's Mayor is expressing her outrage about what's taking placed overseas; and much more.
In other top stories: Durbin wants to punish Putin's oligarch buddies; authorities examining whether three fires in Albany Park are related; pothole filling continues; and more.
Also in the news: Mayor Lightfoot’s choice to lead the Civilian Office of Police Accountability has been approved by the city council; Spring is around the corner....and even closer if you’re on Chicago's West side; the latest Chicago sports news, and much more.
In other top stories: Chicago Public Schools digs in on masking, over objections of parents; healthcare field has scores of jobs; Chicago City Council recognizes retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White; and more.
Also in the news: City of Chicago is looking at a pay hike for rideshare drivers; two juveniles are in custody after police say they crashed a vehicle involved in a carjacking; all lanes of I-57 were shut down for a time overnight - following a crash involving 'several vehicles; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Neighbor credited with saving elderly woman who fell in her home; new Illinois businesses multiplied during the pandemic, officials say; craft brewers are coming to the aid of brewpub that was destroyed by fire; and more.
Also in the news; Chicago police are still looking for a suspect who allegedly attacked an elderly couple in the Irving Park neighborhood last week; members of the Ukrainian community in Chicago are holding collective prayer sessions as they deal with the news coming from their relatives overseas; and much more.
In other news: Thousands of people attended visitation for the man who was known affectionately as Mr. Chicago; A far north suburban school district will meet this afternoon to decide how to move forward with its COVID mitigations; Here in Chicago, Ukrainians now living here gathered for a candlelight vigil last night to honor the memories of hundreds of the country's civilians killed in a clash eight years ago; and much more.
In other top stories: Gov. Pritzker reacts to latest court ruling on school masks; petition calls for Chicago -- not property owners -- to clear sidewalks; cop's widow pleads guilty to fraud scheme; and more.
Also in the news; airlines are trying to play catch-up this morning after hundreds of cancellations yesterday. So far today, at least 105 flights have been cancelled at O'Hare. 11 flights have been called off at Midway; A Mayor Lightfoot plan to seize assets of "street gangs and their leaders" has cleared a City Council committee. However not "all" aldermen are backing it; and much more.
In other stories tonight: a judge has denied bond for a man police say stalked Mayor Lightfoot; a former top Chicago school official has been approved as the new head of the Chicago park district board; nine republican Illinois house members were not allowed in the chamber today because they refused to wear face masks; and much more.
Also in the news; two groups combining efforts to draw up the "People's Map" in redistricting battle; Bulls star DeMar DeRozan sets an NBA record; Proviso East and West High School on remote learning after student led walkout on Wednesday; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Chicago top cop says task force has helped drive down carjackings; Pritzker urges schools to follow mask mandate, as appeals judges weigh challenge; armed robbery suspect from Metra train has been arrested; and more.
Also in the news: the governor's school mask mandate has been...in effect...put on hold statewide by an Illinois legislative committee; four people were shot while walking along a street in Joliet last night; the body of an Antioch man - who disappeared after a traffic crash last month on the Tri-State Tollway - has been found in the Des Plaines River - in the far northern suburbs; and much more.
In other top stories: Chicago officials noncommittal about when they'll lift mask mandate, proof-of-fax requirement; winter storm watch issued for Chicago area; and more.
Also in the news: a young girl was found standing alone on the South Side this morning; the owners of a donut and popcorn shop in Longwood Manor are hoping customers will help them reopen; Markham using state grants to revitalize 159th Street business corridor; and much more.
In other top stories: Chicago area congress members renew calls for gun control; Wilmette school officials may OK mask-optional policy; convicted cop killer to get new trial; and more.
Also in the news: more than two-thousand students in a northwest suburban school district will be learning from home until further notice; a new report says major improvements are needed in a north suburban school district; balloons are a popular Valentine's Day gift - but a "certain type" comes with a warning; and much more.
In other local news: more shootings over the weekend result in 3 deaths, an SVU crash leaves 5 girls hurt, community leaders ask to leave guns at home during Super Bowl weekend, and more.
Other top stories today: a Gary police sergeant is out of the hospital, a Chicago police officer has been relieved of his power from an incident in 2018, the Chicago Auto Show begins & more.
In other top stories tonight: North Shore restaurant owner is eager to see the end of proof-of-vax requirement; mini-pickup trucks popular at Chicago Auto Show; U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says potential sanctions against Russia are unprecedented; and more.
Also in the news: Chicago Public Schools is asking parents and students to help decide the calendar for next school year; the Archdiocese of Chicago says....due to declining COVID-19 rates...and guidance from health officials...Catholic churches and chapels in Lake and suburban Cook Counties may now move to a "mask-optional" protocol for all Masses and Liturgies; charges are now filed in connection with a deadly shooting "near the campus of the University of Chicago" this week; and much more.
In other top news stories: no bail for 16-year-old charged in murder of boy, 15; hot dog joint has video of vandal who damaged the business over mask dispute; Chicago Auto Show revs up; and more.
Also in the news: charges are pending against a woman who allegedly bit a CTA bus drier on the arm yesterday; two teenagers appear in bond court today...one charged as an adult...in this week’s shooting death of 15-year old Michael Brown on the South Side; the medical experts who advise Governor Pritzker are urging people to still take COVID precautions after he lifts the mask mandate on February 28th; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Rogue principal wants to return to work after mask stand; drug suspect hid loaded gun with baby, prosecutor says; St. Charles library reopens after mask-policy controversy, threats; and more.
Also in the news: the Archdiocese of Chicago will institute a "mask optional" policy in schools starting Thursday; Chicago police say they've found the man who allegedly led a ring responsible for several smash-and-grab burglaries of stores in various parts of the city; Chicago Police are questioning suspects in the murders of two teenage boys - killed in separate incidents on the south side yesterday afternoon; and much more.
In other top stories: Gary police detective recovering after on-duty shooting; Northern Illinois University student died of medical causes, coroner says; former Aurora police chief is now a cake maker; and more.
Also in the news: a Police Sergeant in Gary is recovering - after being hit by gunfire while on duty yesterday afternoon; Governor Pritzker is calling for a freeze on the state's gasoline tax; a Glenview man is found guilty of selling a so-called "ghost gun"; and much more.
In other top stories: Illinois governor pushing back at court decision on masks; retailers demand stiffer punishment for smash-and-grabs; Illinois state police say they're making progress on solving expressway shootings; and more.
Also in the news: a man is in serious condition after a shooting in Wicker Park early yesterday morning; the state of Illinois is taking applications for violence-prevention grants; Lincolnwood police say a senior citizen was held captive by a home invader for a time overnight; and much more.
In other news: missing Black women and girls were the focus of a caucus yesterday led by Congresswoman Robin Kelly; a fire in the northwest suburbs is burning for a third straight day; Chicago police are investigating another smash-and-grab robbery on the Magnificent Mile; and much more.
In other news: Bail has been set at a million dollars for a liquor store security guard who shot and killed a woman on Tuesday afternoon; Two Chicago firefighters and a 32-year-old woman were hurt in an early morning house fire on the Far South Side; A domestic dispute in Evansville, Indiana led to a hostage situation that came to a deadly ending; and much more.
In other top stories: Security guard faces murder charges after shootout that killed woman; Markham mayor looking at earlier closing time for night spots; and more.
Also in the news: Illinois State Police are asking motorists to display caution on the icy roads; a warehouse fire is still smoldering in suburban Bartlett; the Chicago Bulls have a pair of All Stars in Zach Lavine and DeMar DeRozan; and much more.
In other top stories: Black Illinois lawmakers unveil legislative priorities; Chicago Teachers Union president will not seek re-election; Streator man claims to have found meteorite in his yard; and more.
Also in the news: Chicagoland continues to dig out from Wednesday's snow, with more potentially on the way; Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz issues an apology after a series of outburst at the team's 'Town Hall'; CTU president Jesse Sharkey will not seek re-election: and much more.
In other top stories: Cook County prosecutor wants feds to go after ex-cop who's getting out of prison this week; Gov. Pritzker unveils budget proposal; Lane Bryant murder case marks 14 years, unsolved; and more.
Also in the news; Indiana State trooper shares tips for handling issues on the road during snowfall; Cook County COVID vaccination sites are closed today, due to the snow; members of the Illinois House and Senate will likely work from home today, despite plans for the governor's address; and much more.
In other top stories: Niles man charged with hate crimes for Rogers Park vandalism; Chicago may ease COVID restrictions, doctor hints; group organizes volunteers to shovel snow for seniors; and more.
Also in the news: a south side Chicago alderman is declaring war on "dibs"; Arlington Heights Police are investigating an overnight shooting; UIC researchers develop an improved "carbon capture" system; the COVID BA2 sub-variant has reached Illinois; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Antisemitic graffiti surfaces on Chicago's North Side; group asks Chicagoans to open their hearts and homes to Afghan refugees; pedestrian bridge near Lake Shore Drive is crumbling; and more.
Also in the news: Governor Pritzker is expected to announce several tax cuts when he presents his annual budget address Wednesday; A proposal in the Illinois legislature would have the state cover upfront funeral costs for poor families who lose children to gun violence; The White House is calling for the release of a suburban man who's being held by the Taliban; A family-owned bakery in Villa Park has been without its oven for a week but fans of the business are chipping in to help replace it; and much more.
In other news: The former Chicago police officer who was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison in 2018 for the murder of Laquan McDonald-- was reportedly scheduled to be transferred to Illinois yesterday ahead of his Thursday release; A day of remembrance for 8 year old Melissa Ortega yesterday afternoon in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood; and much more.
Other news: free COVID-19 tests are being sent to Illinois residents, Kane County leaders are stopping to remember lives lost, a local weather expert expects snowfall similar to last winter, an Antioch man has been missing and more!
In other news tonight: man went missing after crash on I-94 in northern Illinois; Hadiya Pendleton to be honored at Obama Center; Kyle Rittenhouse's rifle will be destroyed; and more.
Also in the news: Beer brewers in the West Loop are making room for an emerging future in brewing; Community based homeless resource providers say that COVID mitigations are having a negative impact on some of the most vulnerable; The mayor of Prospect Heights is being remembered for his personal touch leadership; and much more.
In other top stories: woman killed after crashing into police vehicle, building in Waukegan; Loyola University will hold virtual event with Pope Francis; subzero temps, COVID present challenges for homeless advocates; and more.
Also in the news: the Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating some COVID pop up testing sites; an offender was injured after a downtown shootout with police; all the latest in Chicago sports, including updates on the Bears head coaching search; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Power outage chills Little Village elementary school; Arne Duncan looks more like a mayoral candidate; Will County courthouse will allow cell phones, electronic devices inside, but no recording; and more.
Also in the news: One person is dead and five more are hospitalized after an accident in Roundlake Beach; a sentencing hearing in the Jussie Smollett case has been scheduled for March 10th; CPS defends changes to it's COVID-19 tracking system; and much more.
In other top stories: Bitter cold created hardships for Chicago firefighters at blaze; Chicago health commissioner says daily COVID cases have dramatically decreased; Chicago Park District sponsors "girls day" of activities; and more.
Also in the news: an Uber driver was shot while driving on the Eisenhower overnight; the latest on the Bears GM and coaching search; a woman died in an overnight fire in Avalon Park; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Some popular wedding dates in February 2022; secretary of state DMVs reopen this week after COVID hiatus; man accused of threatening Cook County state's attorney will be sentenced; and more.
Also in the news: Illinois Secretary of State offices are starting to reopen today; opponents of vaccine mandates protested in Highland Park yesterday - ahead of a city council meeting that's set for tonight; several suspects are in custody this morning -- following a "major drug bust" in Kenosha County; and much more.
In other news: the Chicago land area received a fresh coating of snow overnight; one person dead and one in critical condition after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood; activists are calling for union workers to shut down the C-T-A, if former Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke is paroled from prison next month; and much more.
In other news: One person is dead, six other wounded in overnight shootings across Chicago; In Chicago’s Loop, pedestrian activity at its highest since the beginning of the pandemic. The latest stats from December; Video shows a silver car getting slammed into by a red sport-utility vehicle and then crashing into someone’s yard in the Back of the Yards neighborhood; and much more
In other top stories tonight: Chicago cops being invited to move and work elsewhere; Evanston official is targeting aggressive panhandling; Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Riccardo Muti is back in town and taking his world-class musicians around the region; and more.
Also in the news: the Illinois Tollway is extending amnesty for violations; the latest on the Chicago Bears' search for a new coach and general manager; Mayor Lightfoot shows her support for CPD Superintendent David Brown; and much more.
In other top stories: Suburban water supplies tainted by chemical; Illinois Republicans slam justice reform package one year after it passes; newspaper delivery woman's vehicle stolen, with kids inside; and more.
Also in the news: the federal infrastructure bill includes 225-million dollars for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project on the Des Plaines River in Joliet. It's designed to keep invasive Asian carp out of Lake Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes; a Cook County judge...caught on a "live" microphone making disparaging comments about an attorney last week...is off the bench while he undergoes sensitivity training; Chicago’s top health official is announcing that the city has moved past "the worst of the Omicron-driven wave of Covid* - after hitting its high during the first week of this month; and much more.
In other top stories tonight: Chicago officials say the peak of Omicron has passed; activists hit the streets to stir interest in murder of hair stylist; Joliet officials question drug-rehab project; and more.
Also in the news: children made up most of the nine shooting victims in Chicago yesterday. One of them was killed; a ceremony celebrating the best of Chicago’s music scene is set to return this year; seven community improvement projects are getting one-and-a-half million dollars each in Mayor Lightfoot’s competition designed to help put people *in control of their neighborhoods; and much more.
Other top stories include Mayor Lori Lightfoot having her first press conference after being in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 and taking about going to a meeting in Washington D.C & activists on the south side are fighting to keep the city from granting a permit for a relocated metal recycling to continue operations
Also in the news; two Waukegan men...accused of taking part in the armed robbery of a store in Beach Park on Sunday night...are in custody thanks to the help of Lake County Sheriff’s K-9s; a proposed loosening of Indiana's regulations on nursing education programs is advancing in the legislature; a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific island nation of Tonga over the weekend was so powerful that its shock wave caused 'changes in air pressure' here in Chicago; and much more.
In other news: An overnight shooting in the Little Village neighborhood leaves three people wounded, one seriously; Activists in Chicago call for federal charges against Jason Van Dyke; A woman is charged in the vicious stabbings of two women and a dog in Rogers Park on the North Side last weekend; and much more
Other top stories include funding to fix bridges across the state and Mayor Lightfoot gets support from a nonprofit to seize street gangs assets
Also in the news: A formal complaint is being filed against a Cook County judge after his conversation with prosecutors following a hearing was live-streamed on YouTube; The head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has been held in contempt of court again; Due to the ongoing surge in COVID cases the Illinois Secretary of State's offices will be closed a little longer than originally planned; and much more.
In other top stories: Chicago police ask public's help in solving murders of two teen boys; temporary casino expected in Waukegan; Evanston to select reparations recipients; and more.
Also in the news: two 14-year old boys are dead after separate shootings yesterday in Chicago; organizers say this year's South Side Irish Parade will go on; some sports celebrities are pitching in to help get people vaccinated; and much more.
In other top stories: Illinois sending infusion of healthcare workers to hospitals during COVID surge; parents relieved that students are back at Chicago Public Schools; South Side Irish Parade is back; and more.
Also in the news: Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb isn't letting the pandemic cloud his optimism about the present and the future; a juvenile is facing felony charges in connection with a burglary at a car dealership in Westmont; nearly five thousand Chicago residents are testing positive each day for COVID-19....the vast majority for the Omicron variant; and much more.
In other to stories tonight: McHenry County deputies shoot suspect during domestic call; domestic workers get new protections under Chicago measure; two dead after shooting at south suburban bar; and more.
Also in the news: the Shedd Aquarium is about to get a major makeover; the village board in north suburban Mundelein had adopted a plan to charge a fee for restaurants and food truck operators to operate on public property; Portillo's has announced it will open it’s new pick-up only restaurant in Joliet on February 1st; and much more.
In other top stories this evening: Chicago parents await word on standoff between CPS and teachers union; suit accuses universities of rigging tuition costs; American Red Cross asks for help amid blood shortage; and more.
Also in the news; a popular restaurant in North suburban Wheeling says Cook County's vaccine mandate is forcing it to temporarily close; a food delivery driver was carjacked last night on the Northwest side; and Chicago is number one...in bedbugs.
In other news: Parents may have to make alternate plans for their children tomorrow as Chicago Public Schools rejected an offer from the teachers union yesterday; Prosecutors say they expect a man they've charged with arson for setting a Chicago police vehicle on fire, to plead guilty; An Algonquin eye doctor, awaiting trial for a 2019 murder, has died of COVID-19 complications; and much more.
Also in the news: parents are concerned about the future of COVID-19 & teachers and how it'll affect students, the public will be able to get free COVID tests at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse starting Wednesday (1/12), investigators continue to look into a fire at an apartment complex in Arlington Heights in what they're calling an "arson investigation" and much more.
In other stories tonight: the Tribune reports schools CEO Pedro Martinez told community leaders today that classes will be canceled again on Monday unless there's some breakthrough in negotiations over COVID-19 protections; a winter weather advisory is set to take effect tomorrow afternoon across much of the Chicago area one day after below-zero cold stressed some homeowners' furnaces to the breaking point; police in Arlington Heights are holding an 80-year-old man as a "person of interest," after a fire that began in his apartment very early this morning spread to other parts of the building; and much more.
Also in the news: Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly are considering whether they should investigate how much responsibility, if any, Amazon should take for the deadly collapse of its warehouse in downstate Edwardsville; Nearly 70-percent of Illinois residents over the age of five are fully vaccinated and the state is pushing to get more of them boosted as well; Former U-S Education Secretary Arne Duncan - now working in violence prevention in Chicago - appears to be steadily ramping up a run for mayor; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: members of the Chicago Fire Department joined family members and friends of a fallen firefighter for his funeral on the city's Far South side; for years we’ve heard about police departments administering Narcan to save the lives of people overdosing on opioids. Later this month, it'll be available for people to pick up at some Chicago Public Libraries; Cook County authorities say they're answering the call from some suburban hospitals to send refrigerated trailers to help deal with an expected surge in deaths tied to the COVID-19 pandemic; and much more.
Also in the news: Police in Oak Park are investigating a car-jacking that occurred outside a school yesterday afternoon; Three men have been charged in connection with a shooting at a Halloween Party in the Joliet area - that left two people dead - and several others wounded; Questions are being asked - after an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services worker was stabbed and killed during a home visit this week; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: negotiators for the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are reportedly at the table right now talking about COVID-19 protocols and working to avoid a second day of canceled classes; a member of Chicago's City Council says she'll suspend her campaign for Illinois Secretary of State and is setting her sights on a newly open Congressional seat; Governor JB Pritzker is working remotely after coming in contact with a state employee yesterday who tested positive for COVID-19; and much more.
Also in the news: The College of Lake County is offering free COVID vaccination clinics over the next few weeks; Indiana healthcare providers have been given an ultimatum from Republican leaders of the legislature: Lower prices or they’ll force the issue; A sports producer - who says he was carjacked at gunpoint near the United Center yesterday - says he hopes his story will help keep others safe; A western suburb is planning a tribute to Betty White - who died December 31st at the age of 99; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: Mayor Lightfoot says she met with top Chicago police commanders today to stress the need for everyone to work together to avoid a repeat of last year's rise in violence in the city last year; Illinois US congressman Bobby Rush announced today that he will not seek reelection in November; a teenager from Florida has finished a fleet-footed tribute to two fallen first responders from the Chicago area; we're just finding out now about a cyberattack that stole millions of dollars from a non-profit organization that you've probably never heard of; and much more.
Also in the news: Governor J.B. Pritzker is responding to continuing protests against his strategy to fight the current wave of coronavirus cases across Illinois, What used to be the Chicago Board of Trade’s largest trading floor will become a ComEd sub-station; The Chicago Public Schools inspector general has issued a report showing what happens when CPS doles out millions-of-dollars without putting things in writing; and much more.
In other stories tonight: the head of the Chicago Public Schools says he's working to figure out why thousands of COVID-19 testing kits were not processed before the end of winter break; family, friends, and neighbors are remembering Marcell Wilson as always helping neighbors and having a sense of humor; we've just come out of what can be a busy season of family get-togethers and celebrations and if the change feels sudden to you, an expert says you're not alone; this is the first day the city of Chicago has mandated workers and patrons at a lot of businesses show proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entry; and much more.
Also in the news: There have been nearly 150 cancellations at O'Hare and Midway this morning following a weekend that saw thousands of flights taken off the board; Some Chicago Public School parents are reconsidering sending their kids back to school this morning; If you’re among the many people looking for at-home COVID tests before returning to school or work an Evanston teenager has setup a website to help; Chicago police are not yet saying whether the shooting death of a 12-year old boy last night was accidental; and much more.
In other news: The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation is hard at work clearing the roadways this morning; Three men were killed yesterday in a wrong-way crash on the Eisenhower Expressway in the western suburbs; Police are looking for the gunman who shot two people on the West Side; and much more.
In other news: Quite a display last night in Chicago with the largest fireworks in the city's history; Police say the first violent death of the year happened in Grand Boulevard on the South Side; A Will County judge has agreed to hear convicted wife-killer Drew Peterson's motion to toss out his conviction; and much more.
In other stories tonight: police in the Kankakee County town of Bradley are expected to update reporters any moment on the investigation of this morning's shooting that killed a police officer; Chicago Public School administrators say they're ready for students to return to class amid a surge in COVID-19 cases; leaders in Naperville say all government offices will be closed starting Monday and stretching through the Martin Luther King holiday on January 17th; Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is the latest elected official in Illinois to test positive with a breakthrough case of COVID-19; and much more.
Also in the news: The Fraternal Order of Police is continuing to pressure Chicago Police brass to quote do the right thing and designate the COVID-related death of officer Joey Huerta as being in the line of duty; Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is warning people not to fire shots into the air this New Year's Eve; One of the new Illinois laws taking effect next year is geared to helping crime victims. It allows employees who are victims of violence or who have family or household members who are victims to take up to 12-weeks of unpaid leave in any 12-month period; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: due to an increase in COVID-19 cases statewide, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments will NOT conduct in-person transactions, including Driver Services facilities, starting Monday and extending until January 17th; the city has been busy with planning for the New Years celebration, with the centerpiece being a fireworks display along the Chicago River and Navy Pier. And there are concerns about how it will play out; and much more.
Also in the news: UChicago Medicine is temporarily closing its Urgent Aid location in South suburban Flossmoor; Advocate Aurora Health is offering free credit monitoring for more than 1,600 hospital patients from Illinois because of a computer software error; a federal judge in Illinois has ordered a trans woman prison inmate be evaluated for gender affirmation surgery; a 15-year old boy is hospitalized after being shot at a gas station on the South side last night; and much more.
In other stories tonight: the Chicago area is under a winter weather advisory for the next couple of hours but we're already getting a pretty clear picture of the area's first significant snowfall; a Des Plaines man is dead after a hit and run last night; the list of states covered by the city of Chicago's coronavirus travel advisory has grown today; the Chicago Public Schools reminds parents that today’s the day they should use the COVID tests that were sent home with their students before the winter break and that they need to send the tests back today but Chicago teachers are giving the school system's COVID testing a failing grade; and much more.
In other stories: the Chicago area is about to get the first snow since last March; leaders of Illinois' hospital systems say doctors, nurses, and other employees are tired and worn out as the pandemic continues to surge, with no immediate end in sight; small venue owners are now able to more easily offer competitive health and savings plans to their employees; ground is expected to be broken early next year on a south side greenhouse to grow produce for people who don't have access to healthy food; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: Governor Pritzker says the state will make it possible for more people to be tested and vaccinated as COVID-19 case numbers break records in Illinois; a holiday lights show in the western suburbs was shut down because of a few bad eggs; people working at smaller performing arts venues in Chicago and across the country now have access to better health insurance and other benefits thanks to a new agreement; a Northwest Indiana judge says former Portage Mayor James Snyder will NOT have to be in custody as he appeals his case; a Chicago 9-1-1 dispatcher has taken to speaking on a Facebook LIVE feed, pointing out what he calls extreme understaffing within the department; and much more.
Also in the news: new COVID-19 rules go into effect today at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry; a new study from the Illinois Department of Transportation finds the state's airports were responsible for a 95.5 billion dollar boost to the economy; a woman remains hospitalized after being shot in the head at a gun range in Merrillville, Indiana; an alert neighbor is being credited with helping prevent more serious damage to a home due to a fire last night; and much more.
In other news: A 29-year-old man is to appear in court today after being charged with the attempted murder of a Chicago police officer on Christmas Eve in University Park; Tonight is the first night of Kwanzaa and one event in Lake County, Indiana is hosting a celebration to mark the holiday; Police still are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the gunfight on Thursday at the Oakbrook Center Mall; and much more.
In other stories tonight: the Archdiocese of Chicago is reminding all Christmas church-goers that COVID protocols will be in place at all Masses this holiday weekend; today we're hearing from the Chicago police officer who's being praised for rescuing a wheelchair-bound man from a house fire yesterday in Englewood; a small fire on the 8th floor of a 15-story residential building in the Gold Coast neighborhood created a lot of smoke this afternoon, but no injuries were reported; we’re learning more about a carjacking involving a state senator on Tuesday; Chicago Police have issued an alert about a gunman suspected of robbing more than 20 people and businesses on the North and West sides since the end of November, usually while speaking in a polite manner; and much more.
Also in the news: The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Illinois is rising rapidly and suburban hospitals are again being pushed to the limit; The Better Business Bureau is warning area residents to be on the lookout for winter-related scams. Officials say they include furnace inspections, snow shoveling and plowing services, and other scams; Police say a man who allegedly stole an Amazon delivery truck was arrested after he drove it through a red light; Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford says she's thankful to be alive after becoming the victim of a carjacking in Broadview; and much more.
Also in the news: Illinois State Senate majority leader Kimberly Lightford has released a statement after being carjacked last night in Broadview; a routine day turned into a rescue today, as Chicago Police rushed to help people escape a house fire on the South Side; a ceremony was held this morning in the Portage Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side for fallen Chicago Firefighter MaShawn Plummer and three others he was trying to save in a house fire last week; Illinois State Police are handling an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man on Monday night by a Yorkville police officer; the Illinois Department of Public Health has reported more than 16,000 new confirmed and probable cases of the coronavirus; and much more.
In other news: The head of the Chicago Public School system talks about how he’ll handle the expected increase in COVID infections among students and staff in the coming weeks; The Chicago Fire Department is dealing with the loss of one of its firefighters - who died yesterday at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood; Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley was one of the sponsors of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act; There's a warning about potentially-contaminated salad products - packaged in the western suburbs; and much more.
In other stories tonight: sadness today after a two-year-old boy died from injuries tied to a house fire late this morning on Chicago's Far South Side; a woman attending last night's special meeting of the Villa Park village board literally gave members lumps of coal after a vote to fire the village manager days before Christmas; a Hammond man will spend a year-and-a-half in prison after he lied about buying guns in Indiana and selling them to people in Chicago; and much more.
Also in the news: More local universities are shifting to remote education following the winter break to try to slow the spread of COVID-19; Chicago's two major airports are preparing for a busy holiday period. Authorities say they expect two-and-a-half million passengers at O'Hare and about half-a-million at Midway between today and January 3rd; Holiday gathering preparations are well underway and many Chicagoans are finding a shortage of COVID-19 tests; A Will County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed a man following a domestic incident during which he’s alleged to have shot his father in New Lenox; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: a war of words continues in south suburban Calumet City where the mayor and city clerk have been at odds; families are making plans to come together for Christmas in the middle of a new surge in COVID-19 cases and that's triggered a run on coronavirus tests; the testing of wastewater has been a tool used by the Chicago health officials to monitor the virus that causes COVID-19; the special prosecutor looking into the Cook County State’s Attorney’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case is detailing on what he's already called substantial abuses of discretion and operational failures; and much more.
Also in the news: Amazon puts pause on cell phone ban in warehouses until further notice; Arson is suspected in East Chatham fire; Chicago Public Schools are on winter break but says families will not go without meals; Disparities in the counting of vaccine doses; COVID vaccine in the south suburban area of Dixmoor holds event at community center to boost numbers; and much more.
In other news: A deadly fire in Belmont Cragin on the
Northwest Side Saturday night; one person is dead...a CTA bus driver is hurt...following an overnight crash on the south side; the family of a 12 year old girl who was hit by a car in the Lawndale neighborhood in November is talking about the experience; and much more.
In other news: A deadly crash in West Town, one person is dead, four others hurt; Another legal battle looms between the police union and the city of Chicago over its vaccine mandate; A Chicago man has been charged with brutally beating his infant son; The University of Illinois at Chicago and City Colleges are partnering to help nursing students work in their field as they study to become registered nurses; and much more
Also in the news tonight: a vote by the Illinois Racing Board has sealed the fate of the OTB at the former Arlington Racecourse and several others; long-range planning for Brookfield Zoo includes an enlargement of the huge "Tropic World" exhibit; suburbanites heading home from the city on westbound I-90 will soon be able to better estimate their arrival time; doctors at Loyola University Medical Center are working to save a Chicago firefighter, who was severely injured in a Northwest Side fire yesterday morning that also killed a man and seriously injured two other people; and much more.
Also in the news: Cook County is giving away 10 vacant lots and buildings in the city and suburbs, as a way to encourage more organizations and people to buy other vacant properties; Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez says the district is implementing a new COVID testing plan - amid a significant rise in cases; The companies competing to build and run Chicago's first casino have made their presentations to the city; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: an outside investigation into the wrongful Chicago police raid on the home of Anjanette Young in 2019 says the City made a lot of mistakes; Cook County leaders trying to drum up interest in their program to find buyers for vacant lots in the suburbs may have hit on the perfect way to do that: they're giving some lots away; a Chicago firefighter is among three people who were seriously hurt in a fire that killed a man this morning; and much more.
Also in the news: An early-morning fire on Chicago's Northwest Side left a firefighter critically injured and three other people hurt; A crash last night in the South Shore neighborhood resulted in a homicide; The Lightfoot Administration wants to make sure sugary soft drinks are not the first choice for a beverage when *kids order meals; The Blackhawks have reached a settlement with a former player who says he was sexually assaulted by a team coach; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: Cook County health administrators say the suburbs' first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant did not have symptoms and was fully vaccinated; a year after Chicago administered its first COVID-19 vaccines, the city’s top doctor is reflecting on the intervening months and still pushing hesitant residents to get the shot; leaders in Gary last hour took the wraps off a new series of recommendations designed to reform the city's police force; and much more.
In other stories: Chicago aldermen usually are the key deciders of whether developments get approved in their wards, but a Northwest Side alderman may soon find that aldermanic privilege pulled from under him; Three new retailers are coming to the State Street shopping district; A new partnership between the University of Chicago and the City Colleges aims to provide more opportunities for black and Latino students in the STEM fields; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: Chicago Public Schools will distribute about 150,000 take-home COVID-19 test kits to more than 3-hundred schools in communities that have been highly impacted by the pandemic; the city today added California and Mississippi to its list of states covered by its COVID-19 travel advisory which calls for unvaccinated visitors to quarantine if they don't test negative; police in Chicago's suburbs have been called out to investigate at least five school shooting threats in the last week; Governor Pritzker is shrugging off a national news report that suggests he's a possible candidate for President in 2024; an Elgin man is charged with attempted murder in connection with a Logan Square stabbing police have connected to other attacks where a machete was used; and much more.
Also in the news: City leaders are taking a new approach in the fight against the leading cause of opioid overdoses in Chicago; A Chicago City Council committee has approved sports books at professional sports venues; The Mayor is pushing aside any concerns about at-times searing work-related texts she's sent over the past couple of years, which became public last week; Chicago police are investigating the shooting of a man in a supermarket parking lot on the Southwest Side; and much more.
Also in the news: two Niles middle schoolers have now been charged in connection with a pair of school shooting threats; the mother of Illinois State University grad student Jelani Day has repeatedly called for federal involvement in the investigation into what led to her son's drowning death in the Illinois River last summer; there's no response yet from Cook County sheriff Tom Dart to word of a potential challenge in June's Democratic primary from someone who used to work for him; and much more.
Also in the news: A wrongful police raid nearly three years ago could end in a multi million dollar settlement; Hunger free America found that more than one million Illinois residents live in food insecure homes; six people confirmed dead after tornado struck Amazon facility in Edwardsville; North Central College in Naperville has advanced to the STAG bowl to compete for the division three football championship; Bears coach Matt Nagy joins for a conversation about the loss against Green Bay; and much more.
In other stories tonight: a prayer vigil was held for a Chinatown local after they were murdered in broad daylight, charges have been filed for a man who killed a 17-year-old, a new ward map was discussed at a rules committee meeting, a Massachusetts man was arrested for the murder of a Riverside and Danville resident, a Joliet man charged with killing his uncle and disposed the body at a cemetery and more.
In other stories tonight: one of last weekend's violent incidents put a CTA bus driver in the hospital in critical condition; Chicago's effort to look into the future of a proposed metal shredder planned for the Southeast side is coming in for new criticism today; A former director of Aurora's Hesed House shelter is talking and writing about a decade-and-a half of speaking with homeless people across the United States; a man is now facing felony charges for punching a police officer in unincorporated Libertyville overnight; and much more.
Also in the news: Actor Jussie Smollett found guilty on five disorderly conduct charges; Paws Chicago host adopt-a-thon; Kane County Health Department closes Batavia vaccination hub; An approval for sports betting in Chicago language is in the City Council; and much more.
Also in the news: it's been a sign of spring for years, but producers of Chicago's annual new boat show say they've been forced to cancel next year's exhibition because no one has any boats to exhibit; a state lawmaker who represents parts of the northwest suburbs found out how unpopular his COVID-19 bill was when he started getting death threats; being a teenager or the parent of a teenager is never easy but it's especially difficult during a time of pandemic and social media pressure; and much more.
Also in the news: A private animal shelter in Naperville is warning donors their credit card numbers may have been compromised when thieves broke into a mailbox; Patients at Morris Hospital in the far Southwest suburbs will only be allowed one visitor at a time starting today due to the surging number of COVID cases; Jurors will be back at work this morning in the Jussie Smollett * hate crime hoax trial in Chicago; The Chicago Department of Public Health is issuing an alert about what appears to be an outbreak of a sexually-transmitted disease in a Far South Side neighborhood; and much more.
Also in the news tonight: we're waiting for word on potential charges against a person in custody for the fatal shooting of a 71-year-old man in Chinatown; Illinois’ tourism industry is far from pre-pandemic levels, but leaders say they're optimistic about 2022; street outreach workers say they are having some success in turning young people away from gun violence, but the challenges can be overwhelming; serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman has been deemed fit to stand trial; and much more.
Also in the news: Governor Pritzker says he wants to use encouragement instead of further mandates or punishments as a way to get more people vaccinated as the number of COVID cases continue to rise; Family members of Glen Foster, who played football at Mount Carmel, the University of Illinois, and the New Orleans Saints say they want answers and justice after he died in a jail cell in Alabama; Chicago police say a person of interest has been brought in for questioning about Tuesday's murder of a senior citizen in Chinatown, across the street from an elementary school; and much more.
In other stories tonight: Governor Pritzker says if necessary, the state is ready to assist Chicago to combat the recent wave of "smash-and-grab" thefts along the Magnificent Mile; some Woodridge residents are heading into the holidays without a home after being forced to leave their townhome complex; Customs and Board Protection Area Port Director Shane Campbell says people should watch for fake merchandise, especially when buying online; two suburban cops are being credit with quick work that saved a life.; and much more.
Also in the news: The latest figures indicate Chicago city council staffers have the lowest rate of reporting their vaccination status of any other group in city government; Chicago aldermen will consider a two-percent tax on sports betting, which would be on top of taxes already imposed by the state and Cook County; Jussie Smollett is due back on the witness stand at his trial this morning after he testified about a key piece of evidence in the case on Monday; and much more.
In other stories tonight: two North Shore brothers who entered the U-S Capitol during the January 6th insurrection each pleaded guilty today to misdemeanor charges connected with the breach; a sizable bond has been set for a Glendale Heights man accused of breaking into a west suburban home and attacking the elderly woman who lives there; if you’re been waiting to buy your Christmas tree, you may want to reconsider that decision; several World War II veterans were honored in Aurora this afternoon, ahead of tomorrow’s anniversary of Pearl Harbor; and much more.