New private school in downtown Chicago using AI to teach students
A new school in Chicago is taking a different approach to education, using what they call AI-powered software to teach core subjects like math, science, and reading.
Building partially collapses in Aurora, Illinois; 3 people hurt, officials say
Aurora police said scaffolding and part of a brick building's exterior wall fell onto the roadway. Initial reports say cars were located underneath the debris.
Bears fans searching for Burden updates turns into show of support for X user
When Luther Burden was walked off the field during Sunday night's game against the Buccaneers, Bears fans immediately looked for injury updates on social media. But one post in particular caught their attention.
CCPSA expected to announce 3 finalists for Chicago's next top cop this week
Three finalists are expected to be selected on Thursday, Nov. 12, before Mayor Brandon Johnson makes the final decision.
Violence Interrupters calling for action after CTA bus hijacked on SW Side
The Violence Interrupters group says they're calling on not only law enforcement, but also elected officials and CTA leaders to have a broader conversation about safety for employees and passengers.
Man charged with murder of 84-year-old adopted mother on South Side
The 84-year-old victim was found inside a home unresponsive on March 13, in the 11000 block of South Washtenaw Avenue. She was pronounded dead at the scene.
Cook Co. judge who released man that set woman on fire on Blue Line wins reelection
Judge Teresa Molina-Gonzalez is on track to keep her job, despite releasing the man who set a woman on fire on a Blue Line train at the Clark/Lake stop last year.
Voters at early voting site in Lakeview wait hours to cast ballots for midterms
At the supersite off Belmont in Lakeview, some voters waited up to three hours just to get to the front of the line.
City Council to discuss how to use $75M from parking meter lease transfer
The Chicago City Council on Monday will hold a special meeting to decide how $75 million will be spent.
Experts share why more Chicagoans voting early ahead of Tuesday's midterms
More voters are showing up to vote early ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. So far, Chicago is 30% ahead of the turnout from four years ago.
Affordability top of mind for NW Indiana as Rep. Mrvan seeks re-election
With Election Day fast approaching, in northwest Indiana's 1st Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan is seeking re-election in one of only two districts in the state held by Democrats.
Family of Niko Fuentes, found shot and killed in Bridgeview, demand justice
Niko Fuentes, 33, died after being shot in the back in Bridgeview in September. The family says they're still waiting on more information from the police.
Wedding DJ warns couples of scammers impersonating him online
A Chicago wedding DJ is warning couples to look out for people impersonating him and trying to scam them out of hundreds of dollars.
Candidates for Chicago Board of Education president face off at forum
Those vying for the job tried to win voters at a forum Tuesday night, as attendees listened to the three candidates who will have an uphill battle if elected.
White Sox fans ecstatic as team inches closer to ALCS
With another win against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night, the young team continues to exceed expectations.