How CPS schools can successfully battle post-pandemic absenteeism spike: UChicago study

ABC Chicago 1/14 4:14A Sarah Schulte

Over 96% of families at one South Side school are below the poverty rate. Here's how, their principal says, they manage to keep attendance up.

Winter weather alerts in effect near Chicago area for gusty snow showers

CBS Chicago (News) 1/14 12:22A Laura Bannon

Winter weather alerts are in effect near Chicago area as snow moves in on Wednesday. Gusty snow showers could impact Wednesday morning commuters with slick roadways from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Snow showers...

Hearing Wednesday in murder case of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston

CBS Chicago (News) 1/13 11:36P Darius Johnson

One of multiple hearings starts Wednesday for the four people charged with shooting and killing Chicago Police Officer Ar anah Preston in 2023. Preston was killed early on Saturday, May 6, during a robbery outside her home in the Avalon Park...

Hearing in murder case of CPD Officer Aréanah Preston

CBS Chicago (News) 1/13 11:25P CBS Chicago

One of multiple hearings starts Wednesday for the four people charged with shooting and killing Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston in 2023.

Attorney charged with murdering wife in South Loop high-rise

ABC Chicago 1/13 3:29P Stephanie Wade

A man accused of murdering his wife at a South Loop high rise is back in Chicago and appeared in court Tuesday.

BBB warns Chicago Bears fans to beware of playoff ticket scams

ABC Chicago 1/13 3:29P WLS

With fans flocking to buy game tickets, the Better Business Bureau is urging people to keep an eye out for scams.

Chicago-area weather forecast Wednesday, Thursday includes heavy snow in northwest Indiana

ABC Chicago 1/13 3:29P WLS

Heavy lake-effect snow is expected Wednesday and Thursday in northwest Indiana.

Where to watch the Chicago Bears game Sunday: TV channel, streaming and more

NBC Chicago (Local) 1/13 7:22A NBC Chicago Staff

The Bears will take on the Rams this weekend in a pivotal playoff matchup, but how and where can you watch the big game?

BTS announces highly anticipated new world tour — with a Chicago stop on the list

NBC Chicago (Local) 1/13 6:47A Alex Dvorak and The Associated P

After a nearly four-year hiatus, K-pop stars BTS have announced long-awaited return with the biggest tour of their career- and a Chicago stop made the cut.

Man, 31, shot in the head while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood

NBC Chicago (Local) 1/13 6:14A

Red police tape could be seen covering some streets, including in parts of the nearby Little Village Academy Elementary School.

Caleb Williams will be a ‘nightmare to defend' in Bears-Rams playoff game, McVay says

NBC Chicago (Local) 1/13 3:04A James Neveau, Francie Swidler an

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay described Chicago Bears quarterback as an "explosive play waiting to happen."

Iranians in Chicago worry as communication with family is cut off, protest deaths rise

ABC Chicago 1/13 2:13A Sarah Schulte

According to to a U.S.-based human rights group, hundreds of people are dead after Iranian security forces opened fire on protesters.

Man charged with murder in deadly CTA Pink Line shooting in Loop, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 1/13 2:13A WLS

A man has been charged in the deadly CTA Pink Line shooting last month, Chicago police said.

DEA Chicago's new top enforcer discusses priorities, battling cartel influence in drug trafficking

ABC Chicago 1/13 2:13A Mark Rivera

In a wide-ranging exclusive TV interview with the ABC7 I-Team, Todd Smith revealed his priorities as the new leader of DEA Chicago.

Man charged with murder in CTA Blue Line train stabbing in The Loop

CBS Chicago (News) 1/12 11:48P Darius Johnson

A man was charged in the deadly stabbing on a CTA Blue Line train early Saturday morning. Chicago police said Demetrius Thurman, 40, was charged with first-degree murder and is expected in court for a detention hearing on Tuesday. Police said...