Pritzker called to testify in DC as Trump threatens to withhold funding from sanctuary cities

ABC Chicago 4/10 9:19P Craig Wall

President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities, and that could have a huge impact on Chicago. Governor JB Pritzker could be next in line to testify before Congress after Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony...

Field Museum to display infamous, deadly seeds from 'The White Lotus' season finale

ABC Chicago 4/10 9:19P WLS

Fans of "The White Lotus" will be able to see the poisonous seeds at Chicago's Field Museum.

Student loan borrowers scramble to find new payment options with SAVE ending, Dept. of Ed layoffs

ABC Chicago 4/10 9:19P Jason Knowles

The ABC7 Chicago I-Team is investigating the uncertainty over student loans and the 8 million SAVE plan burrowers scrambling to find new payment options.

Chicago Cinco de Mayo Parade canceled over Trump immigration policy fears, organizers say

ABC Chicago 4/10 9:19P Tre Ward

Chicago Cinco de Mayo festivity organizers said immigration policies from the Trump administration is creating fear in the Mexican community, saying their decision to cancel the event puts safety over profit.

Off-duty Chicago police officer dies at Near North Side station

ABC Chicago 4/10 12:02P Stephanie Wade

Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after an officer died at a Near North Side police station Thursday morning.

Chicago's Harry Potter shop, 'Butterbeer Bar' opens Thursday on Mag Mile

ABC Chicago 4/10 12:02P Christian Piekos

Calling all wizards to Chicago's Harry Potter shop!

Joint venture buys fully occupied Elmhurst industrial building

Chicago Biz Journals 4/10 10:33A Wendell Hutson

The property is leased to two tenants.

Flight-to-quality trend reshapes Chicago's office landscape as developers eye upgrades

Chicago Biz Journals 4/10 9:31A Alex Zorn

As premium office space becomes scarce, landlords are getting creative on their building investments.

Chicago police officer dies in 18th District station on Near North Side; death investigation...

CBS Chicago (News) 4/10 9:24A Darius Johnson

A death investigation is underway after an off-duty Chicago police officer died at the 18th District police station on the Near North Side early Thursday morning. The Chicago Police Department confirmed they are "mourning the tragic loss of an...

Trump "working on papers" to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities, including Chicago

CBS Chicago (News) 4/10 9:13A Sara Tenenbaum

President Trump said Thursday he is "working on papers" to withhold federal funding to U.S. sanctuary cities , including Chicago. In a Thursday morning post to his Truth Social account , Mr. Trump wrote, "No more Sanctuary Cities! They protect...

Citi's Chicago expansion continues with new Jeffery Manor branch

Chicago Biz Journals 4/10 8:57A Wendell Hutson

The bank will have nearly 60 local branches after its newest one opens.

More than 70 shipments of counterfeit human growth hormone seized in Chicago

CBS Chicago (News) 4/10 7:24A Sara Tenenbaum

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers said they seized more than 70 shipments of counterfeit human growth hormone and other chemicals in Chicago. The fake goods were found in an operation involving five ports of entry and two international...

‘Very scary world': With Passover celebrations near, concerns about antisemitism rise

NBC Chicago (Local) 4/10 7:07A Patrick Fazio and NBC Chicago St

As the Jewish community prepares for one of its most important holidays, leaders are warning of an increase in antisemitism and potential threats in the Chicago area.

Voting underway Thursday by CPS teachers, CTU members on tentative contract

CBS Chicago (News) 4/10 6:48A Marissa Perlman

A new contract is now in the hands of Chicago Public School teachers. Voting begins Thursday morning on a tentative contract that could mean big changes for Chicago Public Schools. The contract could mean pay raises and smaller class sizes. The...

Increasing temps into the weekend for Chicago area

CBS Chicago (News) 4/10 6:37A CBS Chicago

The warm-up continues this weekend with dry weather and breezy south winds.