Chicago Connected

04/03/2024

Despite legal limbo, Bring Chicago Home’s champions, foes continue messaging battle in final weeks before March primary

Judge’s ruling against referendum is a potentially devastating, unilateral wrinkle for the grassroots campaign that has been pinning its hopes on an impressive ground game

04/03/2024

McConnell is stepping down in November. Choking up at times while delivering the news to his colleagues, the 82-year-old senator called his 17 years as leader the "highest privilege."

04/03/2024

Illinois already mandates insurance coverage for infertility, but state Democrats are working to further expand fertility access and coverage. “We’re protecting your rights in so many ways, but specifically regarding IVF," Pritzker said, reacting to the Alabama decision.

04/03/2024

About 60 north suburban people were displaced after severe weather ripped the roof off of a Mundelein apartment building Tuesday night.

04/03/2024

On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are used to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.

04/03/2024

About 60 north suburban people were displaced after severe weather ripped the roof off of a Mundelein apartment building Tuesday night. On Wednesday, residents were wondering when, or if, they would ever return to those homes.

04/03/2024

Lewis retired from stand-up last year after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

04/03/2024

Former Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez said his right eye had to be removed, and there is a lump on his neck, below his right ear, where a bullet remains because doctors believe it too dangerous to remove.

04/03/2024

This comes after months of negotiations. It's part of the impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden agreed to answer questions with two big concessions.

04/03/2024

McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, said he plans to serve out his Senate term, which ends in January 2027, 'albeit from a different seat in the chamber.'

04/03/2024

The thermometer isn't the only thing taking a plunge. This weekend, thousands of brave souls will jump into frigid Lake Michigan for the annual Polar Plunge. Now in its 24th year, the Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics Chicago and Special Children's Charities.

04/03/2024

The 15-year-old was arrested in the 1100 block of South Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday.

04/03/2024

University of Chicago Law School professor Craig Futterman said the case shows how sending out officers with bad information can potentially lead to disaster.

04/03/2024

Newly released body camera video on Tuesday revealed the chaotic moments caught on body camera video in Auburn Gresham, as a Chicago police officer opened fire on a teenager setting off fireworks in an alley, because he thought he and other officers were being shot at.

04/03/2024

The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 18, at the station located in the 0-100 block of West 79th Street.

03/03/2024

Special Guest Michael McDonald Helps Celebrate the Legacy of Illinois Legend Bob Heil on ...

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03/03/2024

Several families lost their homes when a suspected microburst hit an apartment building in Mundelein Tuesday night.

03/03/2024

Chicago police said just after 10:30 p.m., the victim was found inside a first-floor apartment, in the 6500 block of South Greenwood Avenue, with a gunshot wound to her face.

03/03/2024

The roof and facade of a two-story apartment building in Mundelein were damaged, leaving 21 units uninhabitable and 59 people displaced on a day when the high temperature hit 74 at O'Hare and fell to the upper teens.

03/03/2024

After a 10-year stage absence, the celebrated choreographer Harrison McEldowney returns with a modern-tech twist for the dance company.

03/03/2024

The measure aims to prevent drownings by requiring life rings to be placed on piers or other public access sites along the lake by July 1.

03/03/2024

The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill requiring life rings at Lake Michigan entry points.

03/03/2024

Jeffery Johnson, 36, was arrested on Tuesday in the 5500 block of West Grand Avenue in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood.

03/03/2024

Circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated by Area 1 detectives.

03/03/2024

Anfernee Thomas, 27, was charged with one felony count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

03/03/2024

Editorial: The law is catching up to rip-off real-estate commissions. It's time for a change.

The house is on fire at the National Association of Realtors, and so far, no one from the Chicago-based organization is taking action to put it out. For decades, the NAR, as it’s known, dominated t…

03/03/2024

Chicago police said the 16-year-old victim was riding the train, in the 7500 block of North Paulina Street when she was approached by the offender and sexually assaulted.

03/03/2024

“Titanic: The Exhibition” includes a recreation of part of the trip along with relics that survived the sinking.

03/03/2024

Behind Kloe Froebe's dominant 36-point performance, Lincoln wins first state championship in school history

The Railsplitters avenged last season’s championship loss to Nazareth with a resounding 60-44 IHSA Class 3A state championship win over Glenwood. Froebe set a Class 3A championship scoring record with her dominant 36-point performance.

03/03/2024

You don't have to listen long to know Paprocki has the pipes for the PA. But what's next will have the spotlight shone directly on him.