Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
Two eaglets born in Chicago for the first time in over 100 years
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
Suspect charged with murder of Chicago police officer, shooting another
A suspect was charged with the shooting of two CPD officers at Swedish Hospital, which left one dead and another in critical condition.
A suspect was charged with the shooting of two CPD officers at Swedish Hospital, which left one dead and another in critical condition.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Krystal Rivera shooting: Videos show Chicago police officer fatally shot by partner
Videos have been released showing the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
Videos have been released showing the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.
Illinois stuns Houston 65-55 in Sweet 16, faces Iowa in South Region Final
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Viral videos show Chicago delivery robots after shattering glass at CTA bus shelters
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Jimmy Gracey's body pulled from Barcelona waters after Chicago-area man vanished
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Jimmy Gracey missing: Chicago-area family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Barcelona
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
Jesse Jackson funeral in Chicago: Ex-presidents Obama, Biden, Clinton in attendance
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas wins 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup for job growth
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Rev. Jesse Jackson in photos: A look back at his life and career
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, died Tuesday at 84. In photos, here's a look back at Jackson Sr. through the years.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, died Tuesday at 84. In photos, here's a look back at Jackson Sr. through the years.
Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader
The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago civil rights leader and political trailblazer who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the city and the nation.
The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago civil rights leader and political trailblazer who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the city and the nation.
WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
Neighbor rescues woman from Arlington Heights house fire with sledgehammer
A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.
A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.
Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
Kentucky State University shooting victim identified as student from Indianapolis
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.